Bathing Equipment and Basins
Bathing equipment and basins for bedside patient hygiene in hospitals, long-term care and rehabilitation units - graduated wash basins, deep bath basins, water pitchers, tumblers, soap dishes and pre-assembled bedside kits. Stocked from Medline, McKesson and brand-agnostic value lines in 6 to 8 quart capacities and color-coded sets. These single-patient-use durable items are standard admission-kit and patient-room components. Available in bulk cases with pitcher-and-tumbler kits. Wholesale case pricing for hospitals, long-term care and clinical procurement.
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Bathing Equipment and Basins for Bedside Care
This subsection stocks the durable and semi-disposable equipment used for traditional bed bathing and patient room hygiene - wash basins, bath basins, water pitchers, soap dishes, tumblers and related accessories. These items are standard admission-kit and patient-room components stocked in bulk cases for hospitals, long-term care and rehabilitation units.
Bathing Equipment Formats Stocked
- Wash basins - Round and oval graduated wash basins in 6 to 8 quart capacities, color-coded for room assignment, stocked in bulk cases.
- Bath basins and bedside kits - Deep bath basins used for bed bathing, often paired in admission kits with a water pitcher and tumbler.
- Water pitchers and carafes - Insulated and non-insulated graduated pitchers with lids and matching tumblers for patient hydration and bathing.
- Soap dishes and tumblers - Soap dishes, emesis-style basins, denture cups and drinking tumblers for the patient bedside setup.
- Bathing accessories - Bath sponges, wash mitts, back scrubbers and bath thermometers stocked as durable bathing accessories.
Bathing Equipment Comparison
| Item | Common Capacity | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| Wash basin | 6 qt, 7 qt, 8 qt | Bed bathing, general cleansing |
| Water pitcher | 32 oz, insulated with lid | Hydration, bath water |
| Bath basin kit | Basin, pitcher, tumbler, soap dish | Admission and bedside setup |
| Wash mitt / sponge | Disposable and reusable | Bed bath application |
Bathing basins, pitchers and bedside kits are standard-issue durable items replaced on admission and turnover, which makes them a steady bulk-case line for materials management. Facilities standardizing patient-room setups order color-coded basins and pitcher kits by the case to keep admission stock and floor pars filled. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sizes of wash basins are stocked?
Wash basins are stocked in graduated round and oval shapes in 6, 7 and 8 quart capacities. Basins are available in multiple colors for room assignment and infection-control color-coding, and are stocked in bulk cases. Deeper bath basins used specifically for bed bathing are also carried, often bundled in bedside admission kits.
What is included in a bedside bathing kit?
A typical bedside or admission bathing kit includes a wash basin, a graduated water pitcher with lid, a drinking tumbler and a soap dish, and some kits add a denture cup and emesis basin. Kits are pre-assembled for patient intake so nursing staff can set up a room in one step. Individual components are also stocked separately for restocking.
Are the basins and pitchers reusable or single-patient use?
Wash basins, pitchers and tumblers are single-patient-use durable plastic items that stay with the patient for the length of stay and are discarded on discharge. They are not designed for reprocessing between patients. This is why they are stocked in bulk cases and replaced on admission and turnover.
Can facilities order bathing equipment and basins in bulk?
Yes. Wash basins, bath basins, water pitchers, tumblers and bedside kits are stocked in case and pallet quantities for hospitals, long-term care facilities, surgery centers, rehabilitation units and licensed medical distributors. Standing order programs are available for high-velocity SKUs such as graduated wash basins and pitcher-and-tumbler kits. Contact our procurement team for tiered case pricing and standing order setup.
What bathing equipment should be in a facility formulary?
A comprehensive bathing equipment formulary typically includes graduated wash basins in a standard capacity and color set, insulated water pitchers with lids and matching tumblers, pre-assembled bedside admission kits, soap dishes, and disposable and reusable wash mitts or sponges. Optional additions depend on facility case mix, such as bath thermometers for pediatric or long-term care units. MAP Medical builds consolidated bedside setup packages matched to facility type and clinical volume - contact our team for an assessment.