Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report

5.4.5.1 Transfer and Positioning Support Position Recommendation for Imaging Equipment

On imaging equipment, the transfer surface is oriented along the long dimension of the surface where patients lie in a supine, prone, or side-lying position (see Figure 5.4.2.2).

On imaging equipment with transfer surfaces, the transfer or positioning support must be oriented horizontally.

Rationale for the recommendation

A transfer support will extend horizontally along the side of the patient scanning/imaging table at least the minimum width of the transfer surface, but in all cases 28 inches minimum. It will be located at the designated transfer location.

A positioning support will extend horizontally along the side of the patient scanning/imaging bed/table and be 12 - 16 inches in length and 3 - 6 inches above the transfer surface. It will be located at a position designated by the manufacturer for optimal positioning assistance.

(see Figure 5.4.2.2 Schematic of Transfer Surface Size and Patient Support for Diagnostic Imaging Equipment)