Soft Bed Belt

WHAT IS THIS PRODUCT? The Soft Bed Belt is used to restrain someone in bed. It has a soft padded section that is placed across the patient’s waist. WHO IS THIS PRODUCT SUITABLE FOR? This product is suitable for someone who can be safely restrained in a bed. BRIEF INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE The webbing on the left of the padding should be put behind the patient’s back. It is then threaded through the webbing loop sewn onto the right side webbing. The webbing on the right should also go behind the patient’s back. It is then threaded through the webbing loop sewn onto the left side webbing. Make sure the webbing is flat against the patient’s back. This means that when they are lying down, the webbing will not cause a pressure problem. When the patient is lying down in bed, put the male buckles down between the base of the bed and the bed rail, on both sides of the bed. Slide the female parts of the buckles down the webbing so they are just above the side rails. Wrap the webbing around the rails a few times, to keep the patient in the middle of the bed. Do the buckles up, adjusting the webbing belt to size. It is not necessary to do the belt up too tight. Double check to see if it is comfortable. Ensure that the patient cannot put their hands or arms under the belt. When positioning a patient on their side, or after turning, you may lengthen the webbing to ensure the belt is not too tight. If the patient slides up or down the bed, or if they sit up and put their legs over the side of the bed, the belt will automatically gently tighten around them to prevent them from moving too far. When attending to the patient during the night, test that the belt is still comfortable around the patient. On request, padded Leg straps can be added as an extra security to prevent the belt moving up the patient’s body. Have the bed rails raised when using this item. WHAT IS THIS PRODUCT MADE FROM? Foam, material, plastic buckle, webbing. GENERAL PUBLIC RESTRAINT AUTHORISATION LETTER If this product is for use in a private home, we require authorisation from a suitable person. This is to ensure it will be used correctly and safely by the family and/or carers, and that using it will not be dangerous. Examples of a suitable person who is able to sign the letter are: Occupational therapist; Physiotherapist; Clinical Nurse Manager; Registered Nurse; Doctor; or another suitably qualified person. If this product is for use in a care facility such as a hospital or aged care facility, then this letter is not required, because their staff are already trained in safe restraint use. Note: We are unable to sell this product to the USA. Click here to print the authorisation letter, and email the completed form to [email protected]