Measuring Weight Performance Checklist

Measuring Weight

Check care plan for direction and client needs.

• Perform hand hygiene.
• Assess the client’s status before undertaking the activity.
• Explain the procedure to the client.
• Provide for privacy.

Steps

1. Ask the client to void.
2. Bring the scale and paper towels to the person’s room, or if client is able, assist to scale.
3. Balance Beam Scale:

• • Place paper towel on platform.
  • Move the weights to zero (0). The pointer is in the middle.
  • Have the person remove their footwear. Assist as needed.
  • Help the person stand on the scale platform
  • Move the weights until the balance pointer is in the middle.
  • Record the weight on your notepad.
  • Disinfect the scale platform after use according to employer policy.

4. Chair Scale:

• • Transfer from the wheelchair to the chair scale.
  • Make sure to position feet on the foot platform.
  • Move the weights until the balance pointer is in the middle.
  • Record the weight.

5. Electronic Scale:

• • Zero the scale.
  • Assist client onto scale as in Balance Beam scale steps.
  • Record weight.

6. Return scale to its proper place. Clean or disinfect according to agency policy.
7. Perform hand hygiene. Provide for safety and comfort. Tidy area.
8. Report and record observations according to agency policy.