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RCP 24 - Using a Gait Belt to Assist with Ambulation - Video
RCP 24 - Using a Gait Belt to Assist with Ambulation - Video
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome RCP - Using a Gait Belt to Assist with Ambulation
Student is able to perform the resident care procedure with no critical errors and no more than two non-critical errors to meet expectations. All steps must be performed in order per the manual.  
threshold: 3.0 pts
5 pts
Exceeds Expectations
3 pts
Meets Expectations
0 pts
Does Not Meet Expectations
pts
5 pts
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1. Do initial steps.
threshold: pts
1 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
pts
1 pts
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2. Assist resident to sit on edge of bed. Encourage resident to sit for a few seconds to become steady. Check for dizziness (10-15 seconds). Assist resident to put on non-skid socks/footwear.
threshold: pts
2 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
pts
2 pts
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3. Place belt around resident's waist with the buckle in front (on top of resident's clothes) and adjust to a snug fit ensuring that you can get your hands under the belt. Position one hand on the belt at the resident's side and the other hand on the belt at the resident's back.
threshold: pts
2 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
pts
2 pts
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4. Assist the resident to stand on the count of three.
threshold: pts
2 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
pts
2 pts
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5. Allow resident to gain balance. Ask the resident if dizzy.
threshold: pts
2 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
pts
2 pts
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6. Stand to side and slightly behind resident while continuing to hold onto belt (affected side).
threshold: pts
2 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
pts
2 pts
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7. Walk at resident's pace.
threshold: pts
1 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
pts
1 pts
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8. Return resident to chair or bed and remove belt.
threshold: pts
1 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
pts
1 pts
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9. Do final steps.
threshold: pts
1 pts
Full Marks
0 pts
No Marks
pts
1 pts
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