Norco Cotton Gait Transfer Belt with Buckle

Name: Norco Cotton Gait Transfer Belt with Buckle
Brand: North Coast
SKU: NCM-NC91380
Price: 30.76 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

SKU #: NCM-NC91380

RMID: 6166

Brand: North Coast

Norco Cotton Gait Transfer Belt with Buckle
Made with machine-washable cotton.
Choose from metal or plastic buckles.

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Category: Gait Belts

Made with machine-washable cotton
Choose from metal or plastic buckles
Holds securely with safety-locking teeth
Can be used as a gait transfer or walker belts

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Rehabmart ID: 6166

MPN: NC91380

Brand: North Coast

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Product Overview:

The Norco Cotton Gait Transfer Belt with Buckle assists elderly and mobility challenged residents in ambulating safely. Available in 3 different lengths to accommodate a variety of resident sizes, the patient transfer belt comes in plastic or metal buckle versions that fit securely but can be quickly released when needed.

The Norco Cotton Gait Transfer Belt with Buckle gives the caregiver something to grab onto if the patient begins to fall. If a fall does begin to happen, the caregiver can then safely ease the patient downward, along the caregiver's leg. The safety gait belt eliminates the need to lift the patient under their arms and decreases the occurrence of injuries caused by falls. Norco Cotton Gait Transfer Belt with Buckles are ideal for use in long term care and subacute rehabilitation facilities.

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Metal Buckles

The Pastel, White, and Blue Belts have metal buckles.

Plastic Buckles

The Rainbow Pastel belt is available with a metal or plastic buckle.

Determining Size:

Measure the user's waste to determine the size needed. Choose from 54", 60" or 72" sizes.

Gait Transfer Belt Placement:
1. The folded over and stitched tag and seem of the Gait Belt should face on the outside of the user's body. The gait belt teeth should also be facing the outside.
2. Place the gait belt around the patient.
3. Feed the belt through the buckle and pull it as snugly, bringing the extra belt through the other part of the strap buckle.
4. Tuck the belt slack through the belt in order to get it out of the way.
5. For thin people, make sure the belt sits at the narrowest part of the waste, which ensures that the gait belt is snug.
6. Proper placement of the gait belt ensures safety for both the user and the caregiver. For bigger shaped patients, place the gait belt as far below the belly as possible so the belt will catch below the stomach if the caregiver needs to grab ahold of the gait belt, it will catch under the stomach. For patients who hunch over, bring the gait belt over the belly. With females, the gait belt should fit under the breast line snugly. Some patients may need the gait belt to fit above the breast line and under the armpits.
7. Two gait belts can be connected together through the buckle attachments for larger patients.

How to Use a Gait Transfer Belt for Transfers from Bed to Wheelchair:
1. Position the wheelchair at the foot or head of the bed.
2. Lock bed brakes to ensure the resident's safety.
3. Lock the wheelchair brakes to ensure the resident's safety.
4. Lower the bed to the lowest position, and assist the resident in putting on non-skid slippers.
5. Raise the head of the bed to a reasonable seating position.
6. Have the patient bend the knee farthest from the caregiver, and assist them in rolling towards the caregiver.
7. Assist the resident to a sitting position using proper body mechanics. Then, place the gait belt below the rib cage and above the waist to stabilize the trunk.
8. Tighten the gait belt and check to make sure it is not too tight by having the caregiver slip their fingers between the gait belt and the resident.
9. Have the resident scoot to the bed's edge and place their feet flat on the floor.
10. Count to 3 and assist the resident in standing up by grasping the gait belt with both hands for stabilization. Make sure the patient uses proper body mechanics.
11. Assist the resident in walking to the wheelchair, making sure to keep one hand grasped to the transfer belt's back side.
12. Help the resident to pivot and sit in a a controlled manner, ensuring safety. Have them touch their knees to the back of the chair, reach for the chair, and plant into a seated position.
13. The transfer belt can then be taken off the resident.

Caring for the Norco Cotton Gait Transfer Belt with Buckle:

The Norco Cotton Gait Transfer Belt can be easily disinfected by cleaning in a washing machine.

Norco Cotton Gait Transfer Belt with Buckle Specifications:

Width: Measures 2" (5.1cm) wide

Color	Length	Wist Circumference
White	54" (137cm)	15" to 51" (38 to 130cm)
Rainbow Pastel	60" (152cm)	15" to 54" (38 to 137cm)
Rainbow	60" (152cm)	15" to 54" (38 to 137cm)
Blue	72" (183cm)	15" to 68" (38 to 173cm)