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I have an accessible exam table, but if it is in use when a patient with a disability comes in for an appointment, is it OK to make the patient wait for the room to open up, or else use an exam table that is not accessible?
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In a doctor’s office or clinic with multiple exam rooms, must every examination room have an accessible exam table and sufficient clear floor space next to the exam table?
Q In a doctor’s office or clinic with multiple exam rooms, must every examination room have an accessible exam table and sufficient clear floor space next to the exam table?...
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I don’t want to discriminate against patients with disabilities, but I don’t want my staff to injure their backs by lifting people who use wheelchairs onto exam tables. If my nurse has a bad back, then she doesn’t have to help lift a patient, does she?
Q I don’t want to discriminate against patients with disabilities, but I don’t want my staff to injure their backs by lifting people who use wheelchairs onto exam tables....
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PART 3: ACCESSIBLE EXAMINATION ROOMS
One such exam room may be sufficient in a small doctor’s practice, while more will likely be necessary in a large clinic....
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3. Getting Access to Medical Equipment
In a national survey of people with disabilities or activity limitations, wheelchair users reported the following: 69% had difficulty using exam tables; 60% had difficulty...
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M301 Diagnostic Equipment Used by Patients in Supine, Prone, or Side-Lying Position
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M301 Diagnostic Equipment Used by Patients in Supine, Prone, or Side-Lying Position
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M301.2 Transfer Surface
A transfer surface shall be provided and shall comply with M301.2.
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M301.2 Transfer Surface
A transfer surface shall be provided and shall comply with M301.2.
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M301.2.1 Adjustability
Transfer surfaces shall be adjustable in height measured from the floor to the top of the uncompressed transfer surface and shall provide the following: A. A low transfer position...
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M301.2.1 Height
The height of the transfer surface during patient transfer shall be 17 inches (430 mm) minimum and 19 inches (485 mm) maximum measured from the floor to the top of the transfer...
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M301.2.2 Sunset
The low transfer position height, Item A of M301.2.1, shall cease to have effect on [Insert date 5 years after date of publication in the Federal Register].
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M301.2.2 Size
The transfer surface shall be 30 inches (760 mm) wide minimum and 15 inches (381mm) deep minimum. Advisory M301.2.2 Size. The size requirements in this section apply only to the...
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M301.2.3 Transfer Sides
The transfer surface shall be located to provide options to transfer from a mobility device onto one short side (depth) and one long side (width) of the surface. Each transfer side...
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M301.2.3 Size
The size of the transfer surface shall comply with M301.2.3.1 or M301.2.3.2. The size of transfer surfaces shall be measured from center points of their opposing sides.
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M301.2.3.1 End Transfer Surface
End transfer surfaces shall be 28 inches (710 mm) wide minimum and 17 inches (430 mm) long minimum. EXCEPTION: Transfer surfaces for imaging equipment with bores shall be...
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M301.2.3.2 Side Transfer Surface
Side transfer surfaces shall be 28 inches (710 mm) wide minimum and 28 inches (710 mm) long minimum. EXCEPTION: Transfer surfaces for imaging equipment with bores shall be...
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M301.2.4 Unobstructed Transfer
Each transfer surface shall provide two unobstructed sides for patient transfer. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Obstructions no more than 3 inches (75 mm) deep shall be permitted to extend beyond...
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M301.3 Supports
Transfer supports, leg supports, and reclining surfaces shall comply with M301.3.
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M301.3 Supports
Transfer supports, stirrups, and reclining surfaces shall comply with M301.3.
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M301.3.1 Transfer Supports
Transfer supports shall be provided for use with the transfer sides required by M301.2.3 and shall comply with M305.2.
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M301.3.1 Transfer Supports
Transfer surfaces required by M301.2 shall provide transfer supports and shall comply with M305.2.
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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 Stirrups
Where stirrups are provided, they shall provide a method of supporting, positioning, and securing the patient’s legs.