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Rifton Wave Letter of Medical Necessity

Lori Potts, PT | October 2016

A boy with special needs smiles in his Rifton Wave bath chair while a caregiver assists himIn 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 or commodity. The Wave offers features not available anywhere else, including a truly innovative tub transfer base.

Download the sample letter of medical necessity for the Rifton Wave.

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