Providing Health Care for People with Disabilities: Competency Planning Checklists
Accessible Medical Equipment
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| D. | For participants with mobility limitations, we use exam and procedural tables and chairs that: [See Resources below and Section H] | ||||||||
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| 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. | ||||||||
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| F. | Weight Scales have: | ||||||||
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| 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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