If you are interested in learning what Medicare thinks about transfer chair, read the following article before you make your decision to purchase a bath lift for your home.
One of the top five most popular questions that patients and doctors ask; WILL MEDICARE REIMBURSE FOR BATH LIFTS? If you are like most Medicare insured patients, you may have asked yourself what bathroom aids will or will not be reimbursed since it seems to change quite often.
As one ages, taking a shower can become more and more hazardous. One can easily slip and fall. Taking a bath is both more enjoyable and safer. However, getting into and out of the bathtub can be a challenging and hazardous experience. Fortunately, the lift removes this risk.
By making getting into and out of the transfer chair easy, a bath lift removes the risk of slipping or falling in the process of getting into or out of the bathtub. Most elderly bathtubs are built with comfort in mind. Depending on the lift, many provide both reclining ability and swivel ability. The descent speed is usually completely controllable. Remote controls are designed with the user in mind. The controls are usually large and easy to operate.
Using elderly bathtubs is a great way to make bathing a more enjoyable and safer experience. By choosing a transfer chair that's designed with comfort and safety in mind, the user can relax and fully enjoy the experience of taking a bath.
If your claim for a certain Durable Medical Equipment item is denied, that could mean that the item does not meet the coverage criteria in a medical policy or that there is not enough information to prove why you need the item. You can always appeal a medical necessity denial. You cannot appeal a non-covered item. Non-covered items could include hearing aids, syringes, exercise equipment, wigs, etc.
If your next question is, "What is transfer chair?" then let me explain. Elderly bathtubs are a battery powered reclining type of lift chair that has been designed to assist you to bathe safely and comfortably. The therapeutic value of bathing is recognized by most of us; to simply relax in the bath gently easing away your stresses, aches and pains is one of life’s pleasures.
However, you may find access to your bath difficult for any number of reasons and bath lifts can help.
Padded Seat Transfer Bench
Featuring a comfortable cushioned seat and sturdy backrest, this lightweight aluminum padded transfer bench by Drive Medical is both comfortable and versatile. With unique "Dual Column" extension legs, you can adjust the height in 1/2" increments and the seat back adjusts without tools.
The bench comes with a new "A" frame design composed of 1" aluminum frame that is light, sturdy and corrosion resistant. Extra suction cups provide additional stability and tool-free assembly will make you're life even easier.
Features and Benefits:
- Comfortable cushioned seat and backrest
- New "A" frame construction provides additional stability
- 1" Aluminum frame is lightweight, sturdy and corrosion resistant
- Height adjusts in 1/2" increments with unique "Dual Column" extension legs
- Back reverses without tools
- Extra large suction cups provide added safety
Product Specification:
- Outside Legs (Width): 27.5".
- Outside Legs (Depth): 16.5".
- Seat (Width): 24".
- Seat (Depth): 16".
- Seat (Height): 17.75"-21.75".
- Product Weight: 11.68 lbs.
Shower Transfer
"This 700 lb weight capacity transfer bench comes with contoured seat and backrest, arm rail support and adjustable height legs."
For Disabled Seniors, the handicapped and the elderly Bathroom saftey should be taken seriously. Provides a wide and deep seating surface for those who need extra assistance when transferring in and out of a bathtub.
The durable aluminum frame of this shower transfer bench with special cross brace design provides maximum stability for larger individuals. It is important to feel safe and be comfortable in your bathroom or the bathroom needs to come to those at risk of falling and breaking bones or just getting bruised.
Shower Bench Specifications:
- Seat Width including transfer section: 27"
- Seat Surface Depth: 16"
- Color: White
- Warranty: 3 Years
Shower Chair for Elderly Bathroom Safety
The seat and back were developed using recycled materials and were ergonomically designed with curves to offer support and add comfort. The seat has holes to allow for drainage and handles in order to reduce the risk of slipping. The shower chair has angled legs with suction style tips providing extra stability.
An additional feature of this chair is that the legs are height adjustable in order to meet your specific needs. In an attractive white color, this Bathroom Safety Shower Chair will make a great addition to your home.
Features and Benefits
- Easy Snap together assembly, back, seat and legs
- Drainage holes in seat reduces slipping
- Aluminum frame is lightweight, durable and corrosion proof
- Angled legs with suction style tips provide additional stability
- Support collar prevents leg movement
- Outside Legs Width: 17"
- Outside Legs Depth: 17"
- Seat Width: 20"
- Seat Depth: 14.5"
- Seat Height: 15.75"-19.75"
- Weight Capacity: 400 lbs.
Portable Shower Stalls for Wheelchairs
Standard Portable Shower for Wheelchairs
FAWSsit-S2000
Standard Model
36"x36"x48"
For use by individuals weighing up to approximately 220 lbs and who do not require footrests on the wheelchair Designed for any individual who can sit comfortably in a standard sized wheelchair.
This model enables the user to either do their own bathing, with the enclosure of a full privacy curtain, or to have the assistance of a care attendant who can reach in and assist in the bathing without having to get into the shower with the person in a wheelchair.
The front curtain can be left open to enable easy caregiver access, and only the FAWSsit™ design directs the waste water to the back of the pan for easy and complete removal with the safe frame-attached waste water removal pump. The shower head can be either frame mounted or hand-held to facilitate complete water access for bathing.
Super Standard Portable Shower for Wheelchairs
FAWSsit-SS4040
Super Standard Model
42"x42"x48"
For use by individuals weighing up to approximately 300 lbs, or who may require the use of footrests on the wheelchair. Slightly larger than S2000 for those that need just a bit more room. Meets the needs of wheelchair users who do not require a tilt back shower wheelchair.
Allows room for wheelchair foot pads as well as the wheelchair. With the same caregiver access and usability features as the S2000 Standard model, this unit also allows for quick set up, easy roll in, and immediate roll out after the shower is completed.
The unique pan design for all FAWSsit™ models enables waste water removal while showering, so once the shower is completed there is no need to wait for drain pan emptying, unlike all other shower pan designs.
The FAWSsit™ pump is custom-designed as well to rapidly remove the waste water, and to run safely wet or dry. A special filter mechanism designed into all FAWSsit showers ensures that no blockage will occur with the FAWSsit™ waste water removal pump.
Bariatric Portable Shower for Wheelchairs
FAWSsit-B5000
Bariatric Model
46"x46"x44"
For use by individuals up to 400 lbs, or who may require a slightly reclined wheelchair whose depth does not exceed 45" Meets the needs of wheelchair users that require more space for larger size wheelchairs or special patient requirements.
The FAWSsit™ B5000 Bariatric is designed to offer all of the features and benefits of the S2000 Standard and the SS4040 Super Standard models, but gives added space to accommodate large sized wheelchairs, or even slightly tilted wheelchairs.
With the B5000, even morbidly obese individuals are able to receive a safe, effective shower, and are able to easily reach all body parts with the customized shower head assembly.
The slightly lower height, at 44”, enables care attendants better access when reaching in to the larger unit to assist with bathing.
As with all FAWSsit™ models, the germicide-imbedded vinyl shower curtains can either be fully enclosed for privacy, or can be left open in front to best enable care attendant access. And, only FAWSsit™ portable showers have a triple layer, fiberglass-mesh imbedded waste water pan to hold up to multiple years of repeated roll in and roll out without breakdown or tearing.
No “foam fatigue” occurs with the FAWSsit™ pan design, so water spillage is NOT a problem, as can happen with unsupported foam sided drain pans.
Reclining Portable Shower for Wheelchairs
FAWSsit-R3000
Reclining Model
36"x76"x36"
For use by individuals who require a reclining style wheelchair or gurney, and who require the assistance of a care attendant for bathing Meets the needs of the High quadriplegic, CP and any medical condition requiring a tilt back shower wheelchair.
Only the FAWSsit™ R3000 Recliner has a double fold-away design which allows it to open to a full 74” in length to accommodate reclining wheelchairs and gurneys. But, when the showering is completed, this unit quickly folds flat to only 16” in depth for easy storage.
The R3000 has the added feature of lower height to make care attendant access as easy and effective as possible. The 15 foot long hoses (or longer if requested) allow for full reach and access for bathing.
Tall Portable Shower for Wheelchairs
FAWSsit-T4000
Hazmat Stand-up Tall Model
36"x36"x72"
For use by either able-bodied individuals or individuals with disabilities who can stand while bathing Meets the needs of Emergency Services or HAZMAT and is wheelchair accessible.
The FAWSsit™ T4000 Tall shower is also an ideal alternative for use in homes that need a full shower stall, but do not have room for a permanent or even semi-permanent structure.
The T4000 Tall shower, like all FAWSsit™ models, is shipped COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED, but folds flat to less than 8 inches in depth when showering is completed. This is a great alternative for cabins, basements, garages, or other locations where a shower is desired, but space is a concern.
The T4000 shower is also fully accessible, so it can be used by both the able-bodied and disabled in a family.
For emergency services and hazardous materials decontamination, time is of the essence for getting a shower facility functional. This unit can be mounted, fully assembled, on the side of a fire truck, or stored in an emergency closet for immediate use when needed. Exposure to hazardous materials especially calls for IMMEDIATE decontamination and for containment of the waste water.
ONLY FAWSsit™ portable showers enable this immediate use capability and waste water disposal system for easy bladder containment.
