Bed-Care Garments

The bed-care garment is designed to facilitate giving medical care to an endowed member who is terminally ill or bedridden for an extended period because of illness or injury.

A member’s bishop or branch president determines the need for a bed-care garment and authorizes it. A bishop or branch president may purchase bed-care garments by calling Customer Support or from select distribution stores for a member of his ward or branch. In emergency situations, employees in distribution stores may contact the bishop or branch president for verbal approval.

Standard bed-care garments are similar to a hospital gown. The sizing and styling are not gender specific.

Bed-care garments may be specially ordered. The following options are available and must be specified:

• Opening: back, front, or either side
• Closure: ties, snaps, or Velcro (Velcro is not recommended because it catches and snags other clothing in the laundry.)
• Fabric: any current garment fabric
• Size: Order the size closest to the customer’s usual garment size. Available sizes include small, large, and 2XL. Include height and weight so marks are placed appropriately.

Please allow three to four weeks for delivery. Bed-care garments need to be destroyed when no longer required for medical use by the member who wore them.