How To’s Features and Benefits of the Wave Bathing System
A caregiver holds a shower want as she prepares to bath a young boy with special needs in the Rifton Wave adaptive bathing system.
For people with significant support needs, bathing is essential to health and hygiene. However, transfer difficulties and the lack of appropriate supportive equipment often make it one of the most difficult tasks for families and caregivers. If you care for someone who needs help with transfer and you don't have an accessible shower, your options for bathing aren't great – either bathroom...
How To’s Rifton TRAM FAQs
A man smiles at his therapist while walking in the Rifton TRAM.
Who uses the TRAM? The Rifton TRAM is a multi-purpose device used for sit-to-stand lifting, gait training, assisted transfers and toileting. The TRAM is used by children and adults presenting with a wide range of developmental and acquired disabilities including TBI, CVA, SCI, post hip replacement surgery, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy. Always have a qualified healthcare...
How To’s Rifton TRAM Safe Patient Handling & Mobility Training Documents
Rifton TRAM
The following documents have been compiled for providers, hospitals and long-term care facilities to use in the implementation of safe patient handling and movement programs with the Rifton TRAM. TRAM Evaluation Form (pdf) serves as a guide to help the clinician decide whether the Rifton TRAM is appropriate for a particular patient. TRAM Employee Competency Checklist (pdf) is for use after a TRAM...
Letters of Medical Necessity Rifton TRAM Sample LMN: Adult homecare
A caregiver using the Rifton TRAM to help an elderly homecare client make a seated transfer into bed.
Components of a Letter of Medical Necessity for use in the homecare of an adult. Note: Every reasonable effort has been made to verify the accuracy of the information. However, sample letters of medical necessity are not intended to provide specific guidance on how to apply for funding for any product or service. Health care providers should make the ultimate determination as to when to use a specific...
Letters of Medical Necessity Rifton TRAM Sample LMN: School-based therapy
Rifton TRAM telescoping lift column
Components of a Letter of Medical Necessity for use in school-based therapy of an adolescent. Note: Every reasonable effort has been made to verify the accuracy of the information. However, the sample letter of medical necessity is not intended to provide specific guidance on how to apply for funding for any product or service. Health care providers should make the ultimate determination as to when to...
How To’s Install the Support Station diapering and hygiene station that meets your needs
support station feature pivot configuration
Fixed Configuration With the comfortable kneeboard in place for leverage, the client using this changing station can remain in an upright, forward-leaning position for convenient clothing adjustment, hygiene care, transfer to a rolling commode or shower chair or simply for diaper changing. The client's torso rests...