This section of the preamble addresses significant changes made from the MDE NPRM to the final rule in response to the comments received, recommendations from the MDE Advisory...
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IV. Significant Changes to the NPRM
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M101.4 Equivalent Facilitation (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The MDE NPRM proposed to permit the use of alternative designs or technologies that are substantially equivalent to or provide greater accessibility and usability than strict...
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B. Summary of Major Provisions and Organization of Technical Criteria
The Access Board has divided the MDE Standards into separate technical criteria based on how the diagnostic equipment is used by the patient: (1) supine, prone, or side lying...
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12181(7)(F)
(F) a laundromat, dry-cleaner, bank, barber shop, beauty shop, travel service, shoe repair service, funeral parlor, gas station, office of an accountant or lawyer, pharmacy,...
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M101.4 Dimensions
The standards are based on adult dimensions and anthropometrics. Dimensions that are not stated as "maximum" or "minimum" are absolute.
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Operable Parts
A component of diagnostic equipment that is used by the patient to activate, deactivate, or adjust the equipment.
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A. Access Board
The Access Board is an independent federal agency established by Section 502 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. 792).1 The Access Board is responsible for developing accessibility...
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M305 Supports
M305 provides the technical criteria for transfer supports and standing supports. The technical criteria for transfer supports are discussed under M301 Diagnostic Equipment Used by...
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Sargent 7800 Mortise Lock with Push/Pull Trim Hardware
The Push/Pull design commonly known for its ease of operation is coupled with the strength and integrity of a mortise lock to provide greater versatility. The PT 7800 is perfect for...
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CDHP: Quality Services for People with Disabilities and Activity Limitations
Part 4, explores issues involving physical, communication, and medical equipment access—particularly, the “hassle factors” experienced by people with disabilities and activity limitations...
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11B-213.2.2 Unisex (Patient) toilet rooms in medical care and long-term care facilities
Common-use unisex toilet rooms for exclusive patient use not located within patient bedrooms shall contain a lavatory and one water closet.
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11B-213.2.2 Unisex (Patient) toilet rooms in medical care and long-term care facilities
Common-use unisex toilet rooms for exclusive patient use not located within patient bedrooms shall contain a lavatory and one water closet.
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2. Getting To, Into and Through a Health Care Facility
You can encounter barriers even before you get to your medical appointment. ...
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How to Measure Transfer Surface Height
Many medical examination rooms are equipped with fixed height examination tables, with a typical 32-inch seat height....
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11B-206.4.10 Medical care and long-term care facilities
Weather protection by a canopy or roof overhang shall be provided at a minimum of one accessible entrance to licensed medical care and licensed long-term care facilities where the period...
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17 Inch Low Height
Expert Advice of Medical Practitioners Numerous practitioners commented on the importance of the availability of a lower transfer surface. Nüket J....
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M301.3.2 Leg Supports
Where stirrups are provided, leg supports shall also be provided and shall comply with M305.4.
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M301.3.2 Leg Supports (Section-by-Section Analysis)
In the MDE NPRM, the Access Board proposed to place the requirements for stirrups on diagnostic equipment used by patients in the supine, prone, or side-lying position in M301. In...
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M301.3.2 Stirrups
Where stirrups are provided, they shall provide a method of supporting, positioning, and securing the patient’s legs.
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11B-223.2 Hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, psychiatric facilities and detoxification facilities
Hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, psychiatric facilities and detoxification facilities shall comply with Section 11B-223.2. All public use and common use areas shall be...
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AD Systems’ Exam Room Doors
AD Systems’ exam room doors feature a sliding layout and are designed to meet today’s rigorous standards for medical offices....
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M101.3 Existing Diagnostic Equipment (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The MDE NPRM did not address when or how the MDE Standards would be applied to existing medical diagnostic equipment....
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Accessible Health Care Briefs: HEALTH CARE (Clinic/Outpatient) FACILITIES ACCESS
The Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) on Accessible Medical Instrumentation was a five-year project that evaluates methods and technologies to increase the accessibility...
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(4) Adjustability: Method of Measurement
static conditions, but allowing a ¾ inch bolster in no more than 25 percent of the short side of the transfer surface to be permitted to be outside the height requirement; two commenters (medical...
