PT/OT Rifton Wave Letter of Medical Necessity October 10, 2016 by Lori Potts, PT
A boy with special needs smiles in his Rifton Wave bath chair while a caregiver assists him
In response to requests from the field we’re happy to offer a sample letter of medical necessity for the newly up-graded and redesigned Rifton Wave, a bathing and transfer system. Good hygiene is paramount to good health, and this particular product has the solutions for bathing and showering as an activity of daily living. The Rifton Wave is a medical device, not intended as a self-help convenience...
PT/OT Winning the Funding Battle for Standing Devices March 24, 2016 by Melissa K. Tally, PT, MPT, ATP and Erin M. Pope, PT, MPT, ATP
A young girl positioned in a standing mobility device points to her communication tray.
For all of us, standing is an integral part of the developmental sequence. And particularly for people with motor impairments and physical disabilities it is one of the key building blocks that leads to exploratory mobility. (Bower, E.) A child who is unable to stand may be missing out on developmental learning and interaction with the environment. We know the many benefits of standing as well: improved...
PT/OT Sample Letters of Medical Necessity for the Rifton Pacer Gait Trainer January 05, 2016 by Lori Potts, PT
A caregiver assists a teenager using a medically necessary Rifton Pacer gait trainer outdoors
Since the new Pacer became available we have been receiving questions regarding funding for this device. Evolving from the previous model of Pacer, the new Pacer now offers many new additional features including a dynamic upper frame, multi-positioning saddle, arm platforms, utility base (with bigger wheels for rough, outdoor  surfaces), and a treadmill base option. To obtain funding, each...
PT/OT Sample Letter of Medical Necessity for the Rifton Hygiene and Toileting System January 28, 2014 by Elena Noble, MPT
A young girl and boy sit in the new Rifton Hygiene and Toileting System (HTS) while their caregiver chats with them.
Our most recent offering, the Rifton Hygiene and Toileting System (HTS), facilitates toileting for people with disabilities while at the same time making the task of hygiene care easier for caregivers. Effective toileting not only maintains a healthy bowel and bladder, it makes an enormous difference on a child’s quality of life (as any parent can tell you). In the past, many toileting routines and...
PT/OT A Sample Letter of Medical Necessity for the Rifton TRAM August 21, 2012 by Elena Noble, MPT
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Since the Rifton TRAM came out just four weeks ago we have been getting frequent requests for a sample letter of medical necessity for this item. Because the device offers the unique functions of seat-to-seat transfers, sit-to-stand transfers, and supported ambulation, justification is more complex and each function of the Rifton TRAM needs to be considered thoroughly in the letter. So by popular request...