The MDE NPRM proposed to require that transfer supports not rotate in their fittings (proposed M305.2.3). Five commenters addressed this provision....
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M305.2.8 Fittings (Section-by-Section Analysis)
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M305.2.2 Length
The length of transfer supports shall comply with M305.2.2.1 or M305.2.2.2....
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3.1 Getting Weighed
Accessible scales are important to quality health care for people with disabilities. An accessible scale allows a wheelchair user to roll onto the platform of the scale. Someone who...
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M305.2.3 Height (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The MDE Advisory Committee supported adding a requirement setting the height of transfer supports within the range described in question 20 in the MDE NPRM preamble, of 6 inches minimum...
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M305.2.6 Gripping Surfaces (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The proposed rule did not provide any specific requirements regarding gripping surfaces on transfer supports....
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M305.2.1 Location
Transfer supports shall comply with M305.2.1.1 or M305.2.1.2 and shall be located 1 ½ inches (38 mm) maximum measured horizontally from the plane defined by the nearest edge of the transfer...
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M305.2.6 Gripping Surface
Transfer support gripping surfaces shall be continuous along their length and shall not be obstructed along their tops or sides....
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M305.2.3 Fittings
Transfer supports shall not rotate within their fittings....
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M305.2.8 Fittings
Transfer supports shall not rotate within their fittings when in place for transfer....
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M305.2.4 Cross Section (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The proposed rule did not provide specific requirements for the cross section of transfer supports....
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M305.2.7 Clearance
Clearance between the transfer support gripping surface and adjacent surfaces or obstructions shall be 1 ½ inches (38 mm) minimum....
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M305.2.4 Cross Section
Transfer supports shall have a cross section complying with 305.2.4.1 or 305.2.4.2....
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M305.2.1 Location (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The Committee recommended requiring one support on the opposite side of the transfer side regardless of whether it was a transfer support or positioning support....
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M305.2.5 Surface Hazards
Transfer supports and surfaces adjacent to transfer supports shall be free of sharp or abrasive components and shall have eased edges....
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Service Animal Issues
Another important issue that a number of commenters raised concerned “emotional support animals.”...
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M305.2.1 Location
Transfer supports shall be located within reach of the transfer surface and shall not obstruct transfer onto or off of the surface when in position....
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Conclusion
During this second phase of the independent wheelchair transfer study, platform transfers with and without grab-bars and a backrest and two-step transfers were evaluated. The study...
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Implication for Standards and Design
Each phase involved a highly customized transfer station iteratively developed with scientific, expert and consumer input to support the goals of the project. ...
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Service and Companion Animal Owners: Know Your Rights!
Service and Companion Animal Owners Service and companion animals can help people with disabilities go about their daily lives. Unfortunately, there’s still a lot of confusion...
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M305.2.3 Height
During use, the tops of transfer support gripping surfaces shall be 6 inches (150 mm) minimum and 19 inches (485 mm) maximum higher than the top of the associated uncompressed transfer surface...
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M305.2.5 Surface Hazards (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The proposed rule did not provide any specific restrictions regarding surface hazards around the transfer supports....
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(1) Transfer Surface Location for Diagnostic Equipment Used in the Supine, Prone, or Side-lying Position
This revision to provide options for two types of transfer surfaces necessitated adding additional technical criteria addressing transfer surface size (M301.2.3) and transfer supports (M305.2...
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M305.2.4.1 Circular Cross Section
Transfer supports with circular cross sections shall have an outside diameter of 1 ¼ inches (32 mm) minimum and 2 inches (51 mm) maximum....
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Examples of access:
Exam table that lowers to 17-19 inches from the floor Many people find these tables easier to use. There are many ways to help people get access. See the [images]...