BELTS AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

摘要

A belt (10) for use by healthcare worker includes a strap to encomapass a portion of the body of the worker to which a plurality of holders (30, 40, 50, 60 and 80) (or containers) is attached. The holders (30, 40, 50, 60 and 80) are preferably adapted to hold or contain various items that are often used by healthcare workers in the course of their routine. For example, at least one of the holders (30, 40, 50, 60 and 80) can be a pouch fabricated from a lightweight, durable and flexible material. Preferably, the entire belt (10) is fabricated from a generally, lightweigh, durable and flexible material. In addition to pouches, which can hold or contain items of various size, shape etc., one or more of the holders can be adapted to hold specific items. For example, at least one of the holders (30, 40, 50, 60 and 80) can be a bottle holder. (for example, a child or a patient of diminished capacity includes a strap to encomapass a portion of the body of the person. The belt (10) has attached thereto a plurality of holders (30, 40, 50, 60 and 80) in which the patient can carry items. The entire belt (10) can be fabricated from a generally, lightweigh, durable and flexible material. Preferably, at least one of the holders (30, 40, 50, 60 and 80) is sufficiently transparent to allow others to identify the contents thereof. The belt (10) further can also include at least one information tag (70). The information tag (70) can for example provide patient identity and/or the identity of a facility in which the patient is being cared. The belt (10) can also include at least one safety tag to facilitate viewing of the belt in reduced visibility conditions.