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Ambulate - Gait belt
Steps/Supplies for Ambulting resident with gate belt
| Steps | Supplies |
|---|---|
| 1. Opening & wash hands | Shoes |
| 2. Get gait belt; identify if patient has non-skid footwear on | Gait Belt |
| 3. Place gait belt on patient, around waist, buckle in front | |
| 4. Ensure 4 fingers between gait belt and person | |
| 5. Assist patient to stand by holding back or sides of gait belt | |
| 6. Ask about dizziness; hold back of gait belt with one hand on farthest side (behind patient) with patient's arms at sides | |
| 7. Walk slightly behind and to one side; let patient lead; walk 5 steps | |
| 8. Have patient tum and return to chair in same manner | |
| 9. Ask frequently about dizziness, weakness and comfort | |
| 10. Assist patient to back knees up to chair; gently lower into chair | |
| 11. Remove gait belt | |
| 12. Closing & wash hands |