The Support Station’s unique features enable even partially weight-bearing individuals to receive hygiene care or a diaper change in an upright position – making the process more dignified, improving access to clothing and skin, and eliminating heavy lifting on the part of the caregiver. With the Support Station clients assist in the sit-to-stand transfer using their own strength and skills to participate in their care. Over time clients using the Support Station actually improve their standing and toileting skills – paving the way for greater independence and better health.
Features:
-Self-assisted transfers
Self-assisted transfers are enabled by the Support Station. Hand slots, elbow curves, and optional handholds on the padded trunk board provide versatile options for self-support to accomodate clients’ varying needs. Even users with limited hand control can assist by transferring from their wheelchair to a toilet or commode, or by remaining upright for diapering.
-Adjustable height and tilt
Numbered calibrations indicate the height of the trunk board from the floor. Adjust trunk board height by using the lower pair of black handles on the Support Station frame. A safety trigger prevents accidental release of the height adjustment handle.
Adjust the trunk board angle using the upper handles. Adjust the trunk board height using the lower handles with a safety trigger. The trunk board adjusts from 26″ to 45″ above the floor.
Pivot or fixed configurations
-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 comfortably on the padded trunk board, with only as much weight-bearing through the legs as the user can tolerate. Even non-weight-bearing adults have experienced success in using this type of changing table.
-Pivot configuration:
When installed without the kneeboard, the Support Station can be pivoted to aid transfers from a wheelchair to a fixed toilet or commode. In the horizontal position the padded trunk board can pivot 180° enabling the client to safely move his or her feet in an arc – often independently – and comfortably transfer to the toilet. Located conveniently at the top of the white slotted trunk board, the lever controlling rotation can be operated by either caregiver or client.
-Easy to clean
The Support Station’s frame and upholstery include antimicrobial materials and are designed for thorough, easy cleaning.
-Folds for storage
The Support Station folds up flat against the wall when not in use.
-Upright positioning
After a simple transfer even a large, non-weight-bearing client is in a comfortable, more dignified and accessible position for hygiene care with the help of the Support Station.
In either configuration the Support Station trunk board can be adjusted by sliding it up or down the vertical posts so that it is either horizontal or vertical to the floor – or at any angle in between. Thus a client can be encouraged to assume a more upright posture.
-Non-weight-bearing transfers
With the trunk board in a nearly horizontal position, even a large, non-weight-bearing client is able to use the Support Station for toilet transfers. A support strap with buckle lends added safety while a caregiver adjusts clothing.
