When using a transfer belt, the NA should place it?

When using a transfer belt, the NA should place it?

• A. Place it underneath the resident's clothing
• B. Place it around the resident's shoulders
• C. Place it over the resident's clothing
• D. Place it around the resident's chest

Answer: (C)

Using a transfer belt correctly centers your support at the resident’s midsection, giving you a secure grip to help them stand and move without pulling on their arms. The belt should be fastened around the waist and worn over the resident’s clothing so you can easily grasp it and control the transfer while protecting the skin from rubbing. Placing the belt around the shoulders or around the chest won’t provide proper leverage for stabilizing the hips and could increase the risk of falls or injury. Putting it under clothing makes the belt hard to locate and grip and can irritate the skin. For these reasons, the belt is placed over clothing around the waist.

Using a transfer belt correctly centers your support at the resident’s midsection, giving you a secure grip to help them stand and move without pulling on their arms. The belt should be fastened around the waist and worn over the resident’s clothing so you can easily grasp it and control the transfer while protecting the skin from rubbing. Placing the belt around the shoulders or around the chest won’t provide proper leverage for stabilizing the hips and could increase the risk of falls or injury. Putting it under clothing makes the belt hard to locate and grip and can irritate the skin. For these reasons, the belt is placed over clothing around the waist.