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Posey Gait and Transfer Belts

Posey® Gait Belts and Transfer Belts provide caregivers with a secure hold-point to assist patients/residents during supervised walking and transfers. Gait and transfer belts are key components of safe patient handling and fall prevention programs. When not in use, the gait belt can be worn by the caregiver to ensure immediate availability when needed, or can be hung on a hook in the patient's or resident's room.

Intended use:

  • Patients/residents requiring ambulation and/or transfer assistance
  • Provides caregivers with a secure hold-point to assist patients/residents during supervised walking and transfers

 

 

Patient handling injuries account for 25% of all workers' compensation claims for the healthcare industry.*

Posey Cotton Gait Belt

Each of the cotton gait belts presented in the table below features a metal buckle to offer maximum hold while reducing wear on the cotton belt for increased durability.

Resources:
• Instructions For Use

Color Dimensions UOM
6528 Navy 54" Each
6528L Navy 74" Each
6531 Pastel 54" Each
6531L Pastel 74" Each
6556 White with green stripe 66" 50 per case
6556L White with green stripe 78" 50 per case
6556S White with green stripe 54" 50 per case

Posey Quick-Release Gait Belt

Each of the gait belts presented in the table below is made of sturdy cotton and features an easily applied quick-release buckle.

Resources:
• Instructions For Use

Color Dimensions UOM
6528Q Navy 52" Each
6531Q Pastel 52" Each
6556Q White with green stripe 62" 50 per case
6556QL White with green stripe 74" 50 per case

EZ Clean Gait Belt

The gait belts presented in the table below feature Biothane® polyurethane-encapsulated webbing with a spring-loaded buckle and can be wiped clean.

Resources:
• Instructions For Use

Color Dimensions UOM
6546 Black 60" Each
6546Y Yellow 60" Each
6546BL Blue 81" Each

Transfer Belt

Transfer belts assist in safe patient transfer and ambulation and can help reduce risk of injury to caregivers. Posey’s extra-wide transfer belt features a quick-release buckle and six handles.

Resources:

Model Rear Support Band No. of Grips Length
6537Q Economy 4" (10 cm) unlined 6 54" (137 cm)

Instructional Videos

*Source: https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/OSHA3279.pdf