And can't we use a more appropriate and universally understood name for, "Chucks?"
Laypeople usually have NO idea what a "Chuck" is. Having to describe them by functionality in order to explain it by definition to a patient, family or outside support staff is just, well ... crude & is always kinda awkward, Lol.
Any better suited name recommendations for our beloved Chucks, so that we can all understand exactly what it is by its own self-descriptive term? Thanks AN!
Like others, I just figured it was because they got "chucked" in the garbage when they were soiled.
Years ago, we had thick pads that would be used. They were great because they could be used to pull up the patient in bed (if positioned right) and absorbed enough to not have to change the whole bed when wet (well, depending on the definition of ‘wet'). Then I saw them disappear for a while because the linen was charged by weight and they could be quite heavy. A few months ago I saw them come back where I worked. We were told chux or pad, pick one but not both. I like the pads better because of the lift use but also because they don't tend to bunch up under the patients rear und like a wad of left over toilet paper or something.
When using the chux, I refer to them as the disposable pad. Less confusion for any lay person in earshot.
Thanks AN!
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