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Providing Health Care for People with Disabilities: Competency Planning Checklists

Accessible Medical Equipment

# Accessible Medical Equipment Yes No Unsure Comments and follow up
D. For participants with mobility limitations, we use exam and procedural tables and chairs that: [See Resources below and Section H]        
D.1.
  • Are height adjustable with a minimum of 17-19 inches from the floor to the top of the cushion?

       
D.2.
  • Have extra wide cushion tops, 24 inches or greater to accommodate larger participants

       
D.3.
  • Have higher weight capacities, 400 lbs. or greater to accommodate larger participants

       
D.4.
  • Have adjustable handrails and/or side rails

       
D.5.
  • Have foot/leg supports than can be adjusted and locked (i.e., articulating knee crutches for table only)

       
D.7. When scheduling appointments, we always ask participants to identify or reconfirm assistance and accommodations needs. (See G.1.)        
D.8. Accessible medical equipment is placed in accessible exam rooms with maneuvering space for participants using mobility aids (See RESOURCES)        
E.1. Designated staff get annual training on safe transfer techniques.        
E.2.
  • We provide participants transfer assistance on and off of equipment (this includes use of lift equipment when needed).

       
E.3.
  • Lift equipment is available to assist staff with transfers (portable, overhead, or ceiling mounted)?

       
F. Weight Scales have:        
F.1.
  • Sturdy hand rails

       
F.2.
  • Higher weight capacity (400-800lbs+)

       
F.3.
  • Large and easy to read display (digital)

       
F.4.
  • Scale platforms accommodate large power wheelchairs.

       
F.5.
  • Instructions next to or attached to the weight scale on how to weigh a person using a mobility aid.

       
  Exercise and Rehabilitation Equipment        
G.1. We provide height adjustable mats for safe transfers from wheelchairs, scooters, or walkers, etc.        
G.2. Our exercise equipment (e.g. strengthening equipment) has instructions at a seated height level.        
G.3. Display and/or controls on the equipment have tactile indicators to help users program exercise bicycles, steppers, treadmills, etc.        
G.4. The display uses large print.        

DEFINITIONS

Mobility Aids: Cane, crutch, walker, mobility scooter, wheelchair.

Positioning Aids: Pillows, wedges, protective padding, positioning straps, Velcro, side rails, knee crutches.

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