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NA Gait Belt Steps
ASSISTS TO AMBULATE (Skill 3)
Term | Definition |
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step 1 | knock, introduce, check id, explain, wheels, lower bed, provide privacy, provide call bell |
step 2 | go wash hands and gather supplies (transfer belt) |
step 3 | assist resident to sit up and dangle |
step 4 | apply non-skid shoes/socks |
step 5 | have resident raise arms then apply and fasten transfer belt |
step 6 | have resident place their hands on my shoulders |
step 7 | count to three before assisting resident to stand |
step 8 | ask resident if they are okay once they are standing |
step 9 | while holding onto transfer belt, move behind and slightly to the side of resident |
step 10 | pivot resident ten steps slowly |
step 11 | assist resident to sit on bed and remove transfer belt |
step 12 | assist resident back into bed and straighten covers |
step 13 | wheels, lower bed, REMOVE privacy, provide call bell |
step 14 | wash hands |
step 15 | "skill complete!" |