How to Put on a Gait Belt

A Gait Belt is a durable fabric belt used to transfer patients that may be too weak to stand for long periods. These belts are typically used in nursing homes, hospitals or other facilities for elderly or handicapped people. They are safe, reliable methods for transferring patents from any surface such as a bed, chair or toilet.

Instructions

• 1

  Hold up the belt to ensure the buckle isn't turned inward. Wrap the belt around the patient's waist.

• 2

  Be sure the belt is low enough and well below the breasts for females.

• 3

  Secure the belt by threading it through the teeth, and pulling the excess through the last metal opening. It may be necessary to tuck the slack of the belt into the pants, depending on the length.

• 4

  Run a finger through the belt to check its tightness. No more than a few fingers should fit between the belt and the waist to maintain a good grip.