Skil-Care PathoShield Gait Belts

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