This is an introductory section. An editorial change was made to this section as a result of the change in M301.3.2, described below, to replace the word “stirrups” with the term...
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M301.3 Supports (Section-by-Section Analysis)
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M301.3.1 Transfer Supports (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The MDE NPRM proposed to require transfer supports to be provided for use with transfer sides on diagnostic equipment used by patients in the supine, prone, or side-lying position, and that...
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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....
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M301.3.3 Head and Back Support (Section-by-Section Analysis)
In the MDE NPRM the Access Board proposed to place the requirements for head and back support for diagnostic equipment used by patients in the supine, prone, or side-lying position in M301...
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M301.4 Lift Compatibility (Section-by-Section Analysis)
This provision clearly states that diagnostic equipment shall comply with clearance in base or clearance around base....
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M301.4.1 Clearance in Base (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The MDE NPRM proposed certain clearance requirements beneath the diagnostic equipment to allow sufficient space for the legs of a portable patient lift to fit underneath the equipment so...
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M301.4.2 Clearance Around Base (Section-by-Section Analysis)
equipment with a solid base that sits on or close to the floor....
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M305 Supports (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Transfer supports are required for diagnostic equipment complying with M301 and M302 and standing supports are required for diagnostic equipment complying with M304....
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M305.1 General (Section-by-Section Analysis)
This is an introductory section.
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M305.2 Transfer Supports (Section-by-Section Analysis)
transfer support requirements and added additional requirements in the final rule to ensure that supports are capable of assisting with independent transfer onto and off of the diagnostic equipment...
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M305.2.1 Location (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The final two commenters, a manufacturer and a medical association, raised concerns about requiring any transfer supports on imaging equipment, specifically MRI and CT machines, asserting...
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M305.2.2 Length (Section-by-Section Analysis)
For imaging equipment with transfer surfaces less than or equal to 24 inches deep, the Committee recommended requiring a transfer support to extend horizontally along the side of the patient...
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M305.2.3 Height (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The manufacturer opposing the proposed range raised concerns with its ability to attain a 19-inch height on its diagnostic equipment....
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M305.2.4 Cross Section (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The Access Board sought input in MDE NPRM preamble question 21, on whether the gripping surfaces of current transfer supports on different types of equipment meet the cross sectional dimensions...
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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. No public comments were submitted on this issue, but the MDE...
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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. However, in the MDE NPRM preamble the Access Board repeatedly noted that...
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M305.2.7 Clearance (Section-by-Section Analysis)
Specifically, the Access Board sought input from the public in question 22, on whether transfer supports on diagnostic equipment could provide 1½ inches minimum clearance around the gripping...
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M305.2.8 Fittings (Section-by-Section Analysis)
A different manufacturer stated that its seated diagnostic equipment uses armrests as transfer supports, which can be pushed back toward the rear of the equipment to allow entry....
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M305.4 Leg Supports (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The MDE Advisory Committee recommended adding additional language to this provision to clarify that “where the equipment provides stirrups, it must also provide an alternate method to support...
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M305.5 Head and Back Support (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The MDE NPRM proposed to require diagnostic equipment used by patients in the supine, prone, or side-lying position and the seated position that can be adjusted to a reclined position to...
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A. Final Regulatory Assessment (EO 13563 and EO 12866)
Examples of such diagnostic equipment include examination tables and chairs, weight scales, mammography equipment, and other imaging equipment....
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Figure M2: M301.4 Lift Compatibility
(at Diagnostic Equipment for Use by a Patient in a Supine, Prone, or Side-Lying Position)...
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M301.4.1 Clearance in Base
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M301.4.2 Clearance Around Base