Features
- Skil-Care PathoShield Gait Belts are perfect for ambulation assistance
- Liquid-proof, plastic-coated webbing disinfects with spray or wipe-on disinfectant
- Sealed construction with no stitching, does not allow penetration of bacteria
- Latex free
More Information
- Purpose:
– -The Gait Belt is intended for use while lifting, ambulating or transferring patients
– It is not to be used as a safety restraint in a chair or bed
– Since the pathoshield gait belts minimize the risk of harboring pathogens, they are to be used in lieu of fabric gait belts when a reduced pathogen environment is desired - Use Instructions:
– When an individual is at risk in ambulating without assistance gait belts should be used
– The gait belt should be placed around the waist and when the buckle is closed the gait belt should fit snugly but not too tight to introduce patient discomfort
– The Delrin side release buckles are secured by inserting the male end of the buckle into the female side
– To release the buckle, simultaneously press the tabs at the top and bottom of the buckle
– Before ambulating the patient make certain that the buckle is positioned out of reach of the patient
– The patient should be ambulated by having the caregiver placing their hands through the belt palms up and grasping the belt
– Before ambulating the resident, it should be confirmed that the number of caregivers and their ability is sufficient for ambulation without introducing risk to either the caregiver or patient
– The belt should be inspected before each use to assure that it is not defective - Care Instructions:
– These devices may be wiped clean with a mild disinfectant
