Medline Gait Belts are an important part of its preventative Falls Management products for safe patient handling. The gait belts are reusable, made with a washable cotton strap. It securely wraps around the patient's waist using a metal buckle to fasten and allows a caregiver to hold on to the belt to help patient walk or safely transfer a patient who is unstable due to illness or injury. The belts are two inches wide and range in a variety of lengths and colors, including falls management yellow, to accommodate patient needs.