Personal Care Skills - Dressing
Apply knee-high elastic compression stockings to promote venous circulation and prevent blood clots.
Critical steps are identified only where the CareFlow study checklist marks them.
Perform hand hygiene
Critical step
Address resident by name and explain the procedure
Provide privacy
Position resident lying down - stockings should be applied before getting out of bed or after legs have been elevated
Critical step
Ensure correct size stocking is being used
Critical step
Check skin on legs and feet for any redness, sores, or swelling and report abnormalities
Turn stocking inside out down to heel area
Support resident's foot and slip stocking over toes and foot
Ensure heel is properly positioned in heel pocket of stocking
Critical step
Gently pull stocking up over ankle and calf, smoothing as you go
Ensure stocking is smooth with no wrinkles or bunching
Critical step
Position stocking 1-2 inches below knee - do not roll or fold top
Critical step
Ensure toe opening (if present) is properly positioned
Repeat for other leg if ordered
Position resident comfortably with call light within reach
Perform hand hygiene
Critical step
Requirements and evaluator wording can vary by state and testing program. Compare this study checklist with your current candidate handbook and instructor guidance.