Posey Fall Management Gait Belts User Manual

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THERAPY AND AMBULATION

Recommended Use: Patients/Residents requiring ambulation and/or

transfer assistance.

Posey Gait and Transfer Belts provide caregivers with a secure hold point
to assist patients/residents during supervised walking and
transfers. Used correctly, Gait and Transfer Belts reduce the risk

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of injury to the patient / resident and the caregiver resulting
from a loss of balance or an uncontrolled fall.

NOTE: This product is not intended for use as a restraint. Remove after
each use. When not in use, the caregiver can wear the belt for immedi­ate access as needed.

Never apply a Gait Belt or Transfer Belt if there is any
compromise of safety or indication of inappropriateness to the patient
or caregiver. Patients using a Gait Belt or Transfer Belt that have the
following conditions should always be evaluated: ostomy, colostomy,
G-tubes, hernias, severe Cardio Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD),
as well as those with post-surgery incisions, or those fitted with
monitoring equipment, tubes or lines that might be compromised by the
pressure or the rubbing against a Gait Belt or Transfer Belt. Do not use a
Gait Belt or Transfer Belt if the risk is outweighed by the benefit.

Do not over-rely on a Gait or Transfer Belt. These are not a
substitute for good body mechanics when assisting patients. Get
assistance when needed, and always follow the facility’s written
procedures for approved assisted walking, lifting and/or transfer
procedures.

MONITORING: ALWAYS check for skin integrity, proper
circulation and range of motion when the belt is in use. Ensure that the
belt is secure and does not compromise the patient’s medical condition
and does not interfere with tubes, lines or other equipment.

INSPECTION: ALWAYS inspect before each use: check for
broken stitches or parts; torn, cut or frayed material; or buckles that are
cracked or broken and do not hold securely. NEVER use soiled or
damaged products.

NEVER use a Gait or Transfer Belt as a seat belt
or to position a person in a chair or vehicle. Gait and
Transfer Belts are not designed for seat positioning or to
withstand the force of a crash.

Application Instructions

1. With the Posey label facing

outside, wrap the belt around
the patient’s waist, pass the
metal tip of the belt through
the buckle and over the teeth
of the buckle (Fig. 1).

2. Bring the tip of the belt across

the front of the buckle and
slip it through the other side
(Fig. 2). Adjust it so it is snug,
but not uncomfortable for the
patient. You should be able to
slip your open hand (flat)
between the belt and the
patient.

3. The strap should lay flat across

the buckle. Tuck excess under
the belt (Fig. 3). ALWAYS verify
proper closure before use.

4. A LWAYS grasp the transfer

belt from underneath (Fig. 4).
Assist patient using your
facility’s approved procedures.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

Posey

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Falls Management Gait Belts

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6547O

6547Y

Cat. No. Color Buckle Type

REF

6547G Green Metal Buckle

REF

6547O Orange Metal Buckle

REF

6547P Purple Metal Buckle

REF

6547R Red Metal Buckle

REF

6547Y Yellow Metal Buckle

6547P

6547R

Washing Instructions

To maintain bright colors in
non-contaminated Gait and
Transfer Belts:

For all contaminated Gait
and Transfer Belts:

NOTE: Fasten all buckles to minimize damage during wash and dry
cycles. During the washing, process, metal buckles could bend. Do
not put buckles through extractors. Always ensure that all buckles are
in good working order and are not cracked or broken before each use.
Customers could expect up to 5% shrinkage in cotton materials over
the life of the product.

Disposal

Properly dispose of the product per facility’s policy for

BIOHAZARDOUS materials.

Storage and Handling

Gait and Transfer Belts are designed for use in normal indoor
environments. Store in ambient warehouse temperatures at normal
humidity levels. Avoid excess moisture or high humidity that may
damage the product.

Posey Company • 5635 Peck Road, Arcadia, CA 91006-0020 USA • www.posey.com
Phone: [phone] or 1.626.443.3143 • Fax: [phone] or 1.626.443.5014

© 2014 Posey Company. All rights reserved.

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Other Posey® Gait Belts

Posey Gait and Walking Belts help prevent caregiver back

injuries and assist in safe patient transfer and ambulation.

Indications: Patients/residents requiring ambulation and/or transfer assistance.

OSHA Guidelines for Nursing Homes – Ergonomics for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders* identify “Gait belts/transfer

belts with handles” for possible considerations when “Implementing Solutions for Resident Lifting and Repositioning.”

*www.osha.gov/ergonomics/guidelines/nursinghome/final_nh_guidelines.html

Posey Metal Buckle Gait Belts

Specially designed nickel-plated,
metal buckles offer maximum
hold, while reducing wear on the
cotton belt for increased
durability.

6524 White

6525 Coral Reef

65251 Confetti

Size Fits Waist Sizes

Standard Up to 51” (130 cm)
Bariatric Up to 71” (180 cm)

6531 Pastel Bouquet

6549 Stars and Stripes

6529 Embroidered Southwest Theme

Posey Premium EZ Clean Gait Belts with Spring-Loaded Buckle

Biothane® webbing wipes
clean to help address facility
patient cross-contamination
concerns. Spring loaded,
self-locking buckle is easy to
apply and molded from
rugged polyethylene. 2” (5 cm)
wide webbing. Available in
standard or bariatric lengths.

Webbing

Color

Pink 6546P 6546PL
Black 6546 6546L

Blue 6546B 6546BL
Orange 6546O 6546OL
Yellow 6546Y 6546YL

Posey EZ Clean Economy Gait Belt

Cat. No. Description Fits waist sizes

6545 Standard Black Up to 58” (147 cm)

Fits waists up to

58”L (147 cm)

70”L (178 cm)

6546O6546Y

6546P65466546B

6545

65252 Lavender

6528 Navy

Posey Add-On Gait Belt Handles

Upgrade standard gait belts with a vertical hand

6527 Fiesta

6531Q

Posey Quick-Release Gait Belts

Easily applied quick-release nylon buckles.

Size Fits waist sizes

Standard Up to 52” (132 cm)
Bariatric Up to 72” (183 cm)

Cat. No.
Std. Bariatric Pattern

6524Q 6524QL White
6528Q 6528QL Navy
6531Q 6531QL Pastel Bouquet

Posey Company • 5635 Peck Road, Arcadia, CA 91006-0020 USA • www.posey.com • Phone: [phone] or 1.626.443.3143 • Fax: [phone] or 1.626.443.5014

grip for better support when assisting patients.

Cat. No. Description Qty.

6558 Posey Handles 1 pr.

6524Q White

6528Q Navy

6531Q Pastel Bouquet

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