Bedpan contents. STUDENT NURSE REQUIRES HELP

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Hi Everyone, Im a nursing student and am confused with what you exactly do with the contents of a bedpan (faeces, urine, tissue, wipes). we use re-usable bedpans at work. There is also a slop hopper in the sluice. Can I place all contents (faeces, urine, tissue and wipes down the slop hopper and flush? Or do I have to remove paper and wipes before putting bedpan in the dishwasher? I even read somewhere that you just place the whole bedpan plus contents in dishwasher and the dishwasher disposes of it? Please give me some guidance. Many Thanks

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Find out what policy is and follow it. I really hope the dishwasher you are talking about is dedicated to bedpans.

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I am hoping that it is a pan washer as well. Each washer is different so check out with thr ward. Mine can manage toilet suitable contents but not wipes other than toilet paper.

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