The Rifton Support Station was designed to improve the quality of life for so many individuals with disabilities. The Rifton Support Station provides:
Increased self-esteem for individuals that need assistance with hygiene care
Opportunites to offer increases in independence for different aspects of hygiene care
More time to focus on other life skills because hygiene care time is so much quicker
Increased safety for individuals and their caregivers
Until now, most hygienic care needed to happen in a horizontal position for individuals that need assistance. The chance to be upright gives these individuals the more opportunity to assist with their care, increasing their self-esteem. What an emotional benefit! Francie was the first to use the Support Station. Now she comes into the ladies’ room, transfers out of her wheelchair and stands independently using the Support Station. We offer help with clothing – otherwise she takes care of herself. The look of pride and dignity on her face is priceless. - Cindi Spink, LPN, Director of the Day Programs at Chesapeake Care Resources in Northeast, MD"
The Rifton Support Station can be used in two configurations: FIXED DESIGN or PIVOT DESIGN. Most individuals will start with the Fixed Design. With the Fixed design, you can use the optional Kneeboard to provide more stabilization for the user’s legs. The Pivot Design allows the individual to transfer from a wheelchair directly to the toilet. With this design, the user needs to have moderate lower body movement control and strength.
FIXED DESIGN
PIVOT DESIGN
With hygienic care provided in the upright position, less time is spent on it. This means individuals and caregivers have more time to work on other independence skills, more time in the classroom, and more time to enjoy life. The upright position also helps to prevent injuries to staff by eliminating the need to lift the patient onto a horizontal surface: "…elimination of physical injury and back-strain due to lifting, decreased fatigue and stress, and so much time saved. Cindi Spink, LPN, Director of the Day Programs of Chesapeake Care Resources in Northeast, MD"
Please Note: For the health and welfare of others, we regret that we cannot allow toileting or bathing/shower product returns, including the products on this page, because of sanitary and personal hygiene reasons. Please click here Returns Policy to view our complete Returns Policy.
Is this Product Right for You?
A Hygienic Care Upright Support Station for approx. age of 7 years old to adult
For individuals with mild to severe levels of physical disability
Target user height is 46-80” (115-200 cm) tall; Supports up to 250 lbs. (113 kg)
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Critical measurements: Waist Height in Standing & Weight
Standard Features:
Rifton Support Frame is secured to the wall, but the weight is support by the uprights
Slots & Elbow Curves in Trunk Board for user to assist with transfer
Height of Trunk Board Curve can be set to each individuals waist height with lower handle, includes safety mechanism trigger to keep trunk board at correct height
FIXED DESIGN: Angle Adjustable Trunk Board with upper handle, includes safety mechanism trigger to keep trunk board at correct angle. Shown with Optional Kneeboard for Fixed Design.
PIVOT DESIGN: Trunk Board remains parallel to floor (horizontal) and then pivots 180°. Use this design with individuals with moderate lower body movement control and strength.
Easy to clean upholstery has anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties
Folds up out of the way when not in use – only 8" deep
Rifton Support Station
RK715
Target
User Age
7
years to Adult
Target User
Height
46-80"
(115-200 cm)
Trunk Board Size
24 x 24"
(60 x 60 cm)
Maximum Trunk Board Height
45"
(112.5 cm)
Minimum Trunk Board Height
26"
(65 cm)
Height of Frame
65.5" (163.75 cm)
Width of Frame
27.5"
(68.75 cm)
Depth when Trunk Board is Horizontal
31"
(77.5 cm)
Depth when Trunk Board is Collapsed Against Wall
8"
(20 cm)
Maximum Working Load (lbs)
250 lbs
(113 kg)
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Item # RK716 Retail price: $74.00 Sale price:$66.60
The Rifton Support Strap attaches to the Trunk Board to help maintain the standing position of the user. This does not replace the need for a caregiver to be present during hygienic care.
Item # RK717 Retail price: $440.00 Sale price:$396.00
The Rifton Kneeboard provides stabilization of the knees to help maintain the weight-bearing position of the individual during hygienic care. The use of the Rifton Kneeboard determines that the Rifton Support Station will be used in the FIXED DESIGN position.
The Rifton Kneeboard can be removed by pulling out 4 quick-release pins to convert it to the PIVOT DESIGN. This is helpful when the Rifton Support Station is being used by multiple users with different skill levels. As individuals increase their strength and endurance as they use the Rifton Support Station, the Rifton Kneeboard can be removed as their abilities improve.
Item # RK718 Retail price: $52.00 Sale price:$46.80
The Rifton Pair of Handholds can be added to the Rifton Support Station for individuals that can use a vertical grip to assist with transfers on and off the Support Station. The Pair of Handholds can be easily moved or removed (no tools needed) if the Support Station is being used by multiple users with varying grips.
Product information presented in this web-site is intended to inform and assist caregivers. It is not intended to replace the advice of your physicians and therapists. Since each person's circumstance is unique, we encourage parents to develop a close working relationship with medical professionals. They are best qualified to help select beneficial equipment, and to advise in its application, daily use, and possible adaptation.
