When it comes to personal hygiene tasks such as toileting, mobility is everything. Some patients may have to use bedpans, while others can still walk to and from the bathroom. For those with limited ...

Transferring a patient from a bed to a wheelchair, bedside commode or bathroom safely is a challenging task for caregivers. Professional physical therapists and nurses often use a simple but effective ...

A commode is a toilet with no plumbing. It can't be drained or flushed and must be emptied by hand. It also needs cleaning after each use. A bedside commode is kept near a bed for people with limited ...