Posey Transfer Belts User Manual

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BUCKLE/CLOSURE REORDER NUMBER

Available Styles

White Cotton

Coral Reef

Confetti

Lavender

Fiesta

Navy Blue

Southwest Embroidered

Bouquet - Heavy Duty Webbing

Bouquet

White

Navy

Bouquet

E-Zee Navy 62” (157 cm)

E-Zee White 62” (157 cm)

Stars and Stripes - Ribbon

Seasonal Spring - Tulips

Seasonal Summer - Beach

Seasonal Autumn - Leaves

Seasonal Winter - Snowmen

NOTE: Standard length is 54” (137 cm) unless otherwise noted. Colors and patterns on belts subject to change without notice.

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STANDARD EXTRA LONG

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(See Note) 70” (178 cm)

Hook aNd

6524 6524L

6525 6525L

65251 65251L

65252 65252L

6527 6527L

6528 6528L

6529 6529L

6530 6530L

6531 6531L

6524Q 6524QL

6528Q 6528QL

6531Q 6531QL

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6528V N/A

6524V N/A

6549 6549L

6555SP 6555LSP

6555S 6555LS

6555F 6555LF

6555W 6555LW

Posey Add-On Gait Belt Handles

Upgrade standard Gait Belts
with a vertical hand grip
for better support when
assisting patients. Fits all
2” wide Gait Belts and the
ergonomically contoured
soft touch, polymer handles
provide a firmer handhold.
Weight capacity of 300 lbs.
(136 kgs.) per handle.

Ref. #Qty.

REF

6558 1 pr.

6558

Other Posey Gait Belts

Posey Falls Management Gait Belts

Posey Falls Management Gait Belts are available in Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange and
Green to match Posey’s Falls Management Kits and other color-coded Fall Risk Indicator
Products. The brightly-colored 2” wide cotton gait belts accommodate waists up to 51”
(130 cm) and provide caregivers with a secure hold point while assisting patients during
supervised walking and transfers. Used correctly, Gait and Transfer Belts reduce the risk
of injury to the patient/resident and the caregiver resulting from a loss of balance or an
uncontrolled fall. When not in use, the Gait Belt can be worn by the caregiver to ensure
immediate availability when needed.

6547G

6547O

6547P

6547R

6547Y

Webbing Color

Green Metal
Orange Metal
Purple Metal
Red Metal
Yellow Metal

Posey Single Patient Use Gait Belts

Posey Single Patient Use Gait
Belts provide caregivers with
a secure hold point while
assisting patients during
supervised walking and
transfers. Used correctly, Gait
and Transfer Belts reduce the
risk of injury to the patient/
resident and the caregiver
resulting from a loss of
balance or an uncontrolled fall.

Buckle Type Length Cat. No. Qty.

Metal 60”L (152 cm)
Metal 72”L (183 cm)
Quick Release 60”L (152 cm)
Quick Release 72”L (183 cm)

Posey Premium EZ Clean Gait Belts

Heavy-duty laminated webbing wipes clean to help address facility 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 and bariatric lengths and in five
colors.

Fits Waists Up To

58”L (147 cm)

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6546P

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6546

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6546B

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6546O

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6546Y

6546P

6546

6546B

6546O

6546Y

Webbing

Color

Pink
Black
Blue
Orange
Yellow

Buckle

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6556 Box of 50

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6556L Box of 50

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6556Q Box of 50

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6556QL Box of 50

70”L (178 cm)

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6546PL

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6546L

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6546BL

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6546OL

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6546YL

Cat. No.

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6547G

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6547O

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6547P

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6547R

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6547Y

THERAPY & AMBULATION

Gait and Transfer Belts

Posey Gait and Transfer Belts

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 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.

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.

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Phone: [phone] or 1.626.443.3143 • Fax: [phone] or 1.626.443.5014

© 2013 Posey Company.

M1358 REV C 102913

LATEX

Application Instructions
for Metal Buckle:

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

Application Instructions for the Posey E-Zee closure:

1. With the Posey label facing

away from the patient, wrap the
belt around the patient’s waist
and pass the end through the
first metal ring on the belt.

2. For waists up to 42” (107 cm),

pass the tip through the second
metal ring also. For waists 43”
to 54” (109 cm to 137 cm), use
only the first metal ring.

3. After passing the belt through

the appropriate metal ring(s),
fold it over itself and back in the opposite direction.

4. Secure the hook and loop closure by pressing both sides together firmly.

5. ALWAYS verify proper closure before use. Adjust the belt so it is snug, but not

uncomfortable for the patient. You should be able to slide your open hand (flat)
between the belt and the patient.

Washing Instructions for Posey Cotton and/or Polyester
Gait and Transfer Belts:

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

For all contaminated Gait and Transfer Belts:

Posey Transfer and Walking Belts

6537QDX

Posey Transfer and Walking Belts offer
caregivers added support with multiple easy
to grasp hand loops. The belt is made of
machine washable black nylon webbing with
green nylon hand loops. Belts are available
with nickel-plated or quick-release buckle
closures.

6537Q

Ref # Fits Waists Handles Buckle Rear Band

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6537DX 30” to 66” (76 cm to 168 cm) 7 Metal 6” (15 cm) wide

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6537QDX 30” to 66” (76 cm to 168 cm) 7 Quick-Release 6” (15 cm) wide

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6537 28” to 52” (71 cm to 132 cm) 6 Metal 4” (10 cm) wide

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6537Q 28” to 52” (71 cm to 132 cm) 6 Quick-Release 4” (10 cm) wide

6537QDX

DeluxeEconomy

Posey Ergonomic Walking Belt

This white cotton belt is 5” (13 cm) wide and has three hand
loops, one at each side and one horizontal loop in the
back. The side handles are reinforced with plastic for a
more secure grip. Attaches quickly with plastic quick­release buckles. Adjustable strap in back for improved fit.
Machine washable.

Application Instructions for Quick-Release Buckle:

1. Release the quick-release buckle by

pushing inward on the quick-release
buttons.

2. Fit the belt to the patient’s waist size.

3. Once adjusted, wrap the belt around

the patient and snap the buckle shut.

4. Make sure you can slide your open

hand (flat) between the belt and the patient.

5. Turn the buckle around to the patient’s back (tuck excess strap under belt).

6. ALWAYS grasp the transfer belt from underneath. Assist patient using your facility’s

approved procedures.

The quick-release buckle should be positioned to the patient’s back so
that the patient can not release the buckle during transfer. Release of the buckle during
transfer may result in injury. ALWAYS verify the buckle is not broken or cracked and holds
securely before transferring the patient.

NOTE: Fasten all buckles to minimize damage during wash and dry cycles. Close hook
and loop fasteners before washing to prevent lint build-up. Use stiff metal brush to
clean “hook” material after washing. Test hook and loop adhesion before use, and
discard belt if hook and loop does not hold securely. During the washing, process, metal
buckles could bend and quick-release buckles could crack or break. 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.

Inservice Video Available!

The Proper Use of Posey Gait and Transfer Belts” is a 15
minute video that demonstrates the proper application
of Posey Transfer and Walking Belts. Available in both
DVD (REF 8508D) and VHS (REF 8508) formats, the video
reviews nine basic rules for successful transfers and
three common transfer procedures.

Ref No. Size Fits Waist

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6534S Small 26” to 34” (66 cm to 86 cm)

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6534M Medium 33” to 38” (84 cm to 97 cm)

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6534L Large 36” to 45” (91 cm to 114 cm)

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6534XL X-Large 44” to 52” (112 cm to 132 cm)

FRONT

Application Instructions:

1. Center the belt around the patient’s waist with the

quick-release buckles in the center front and the rear
adjustment strap at the top of the belt.

2. Adjust the belt to fit so it is snug, but not

uncomfortable for the patient, and close it with the
hook and loop fastener. You should be able to slide your
open hand (flat) between the belt and the patient.

3. Secure the quick-release buckles and tighten the straps so that they lie flat.

4. Tighten the cotton strap in the rear of the belt until it fits snugly in the waist area.

Make sure the strap and buckle lie flat against the belt.

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