Description

Transfer Belt with Metal Buckle, 2in. Width x 60in. Length, Beige with Stripes

A gait belt — also called a transfer belt — is an assistance safety device used to help a patient sit, stand or walk, as well as to transfer them from a bed to a wheelchair and vice versa.

Caregivers will secure the gait belt around the patient’s waist, then grab the belt to steady the patient as they move. When used properly, a gait belt reduces the chance that a patient might accidentally fall. The belt also takes some of the physical stress off the caregiver and reduces the chance a nurse could injure his or her back.

Gait belts are usually a few inches wide and made from canvas, nylon or leather with a buckle at the end and sometimes loops for holding.

• Strong, hospital-quality gait belt helps steady those at risk of falls
• Fits securely around the patient’s waist and provides caregivers with a surface to grab when helping patients ambulate or transfer
• Metal buckle for a secure hold
• Durable, washable cotton
• Beige with stripes for easy cleaning
• 2in. Width x 60in. Length