We know that within the medical facility where you work, you want the best solutions for your patients. That's why we partner with you, to make the procurement process as easy as possible and provide product training through a wide range of options, giving you the flexibility you need.

Sometimes our waist belt is referred to as a gait belt. But a gait belt is different. It’s like a waist belt. It goes around the waist. The caregiver puts the gait belt on a patient who has balance or other mobility issues to aid in safe movement, from a standing position to a wheelchair, for example. The nurse holds the gait belt from the back and guides them. Sometimes the belt is made of vinyl, which is a hard plastic – not as comfortable as soft fabric.

In some hospital systems, the traditional four-point restraint is the only one used. It provides some security but does not allow for mobility or adjustments. As a health care provider, if you are looking for a restraint that will keep the patient secure, but will also allow for mobility and can work with the patients’ needs, check out Pinel’s De-Restraint System.

Emergency response teams and nursing staff play a vital role in saving lives and relieving suffering. Whether they work in hospital psych departments, long-term care facilities, correctional institutions, or even air ambulances, ER and nursing staff consistently interact with inmates and patients, frequently putting their own physical wellbeing at risk.

Challenges health care providers face during the pandemic

By now, we are all too familiar with the impact the current pandemic is having on our lives and those of our family members, friends, neighbours and community. What we don’t hear so much about is the effect it’s having on health care providers. These include nursing staff in medical facilities and long-term care homes, hospital transportation providers and officers in correctional facilities.