At least one accessible route within the boundary of the site shall be provided from public transportation stops, accessible parking, and accessible passenger loading zones, and public streets...
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2. a. Accessible route into and throughout the facility
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2.1 Parking
Are there accessible parking spaces (8 feet wide for car plus 5-foot wide access aisle)? Are there usable ramps or curb cuts onto the sidewalks?...
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2. a. i. Accessible parking
Accessible Parking vi “A greater number of accessible parking spaces is required at facilities providing medical care and other services for persons with mobility impairments....
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2. a. ii. Accessible entrance and exit route
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2. a. iii. Clear (Path-of-Travel) Floor Space
Access also includes how people will move into and around lobby and office reception areas, and determine the unobstructed floor or ground space to accommodate a wheelchair user....
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2. a. iv. Path-of-Travel (wheelchair) space allowances
Path-of-Travel (wheelchair) space allowances.xii In general, a 36” wide accessible route is needed with a slightly larger space provided at corners....
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2.2 Entrances
Are there signs showing the locations of accessible entrances? If there are stairs at entrances, are there also ramps or lifts?...
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2. b. WIDE AND EASY TO OPEN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR DOORS
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Dispersion
Commenters with disabilities supported a requirement for dispersion of accessible sleeping rooms among all types of medical specialty areas, such as obstetrics, orthopedics, pediatrics,...
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2.3 Restrooms
Are the restrooms accessible? Is the entry door at least 32 inches wide?...
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2. c. REACH RANGES
Figure 18 (high forward reach range), and Figure 19 (side reach range) illustrate reach ranges accessible to wheelchair users or people with limited mobility....
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Section 36.406(g) Medical Care Facilities (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The Department is aware that the Access Board sought comment on how dispersion of accessible sleeping rooms can effectively be achieved and maintained in medical care facilities such as...
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Section 35.151(h) Medical Care Facilities (Section-by-Section Analysis)
by section 223.2.1 of the proposed standards in a manner that enables patients with disabilities to have access to appropriate specialty services....
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2.4 Patient Areas
Is there space in the waiting room for wheelchair users to sit? Is there space in the exam room for an individual using a wheelchair or other mobility aid to move and...
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2. d. PATIENT RECEPTION DESKS
Reception desks should have a lower section where scooter and wheelchair users and people of short stature can easily communicate with staff. Compliant height range is 28 - 34...
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2. e. Accessible toilet and dressing rooms
ACCESSIBLE TOILET AND DRESSING ROOMS...
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§ 36.406(g) Medical care facilities
In addition, medical care facilities that do not specialize in the treatment of conditions that affect mobility shall disperse the accessible patient bedrooms required by section 223.2.1...
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223.1 General
In addition, medical care facilities that do not specialize in the treatment of conditions that affect mobility shall disperse the accessible patient bedrooms required by section 223.2.1...
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223.2.1 Facilities Not Specializing in Treating Conditions That Affect Mobility
In facilities not specializing in treating conditions that affect mobility, at least 10 percent, but no fewer than one, of the patient sleeping rooms shall provide mobility features...
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II. ENFORCING THE ADA PART 2
Francis Healthcare in Wilmington, Delaware, and South Florida Baptist Hospital in Plant City, Florida.54 The Department has resolved complaints about other types of health care providers...
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3. FIXTURES and HARDWARE
Other fixtures and hardware can also prevent and/or limit access within medical exam and treatment rooms such as: Accessible coat hooks, Shelves, Sinks and faucets...
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Physical Access
# Physical Access Yes No Unsure Comments and follow up C....
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3. Getting Access to Medical Equipment
No access to medical equipment can prevent people from getting appropriate medical services....
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Electronic Health Records
Electronic Health Records Finally, electronic health records (EHRs) of covered entities must be accessible to people with disabilities so that all patients are able to access their records...