This provision clearly states that diagnostic equipment shall comply with clearance in base or clearance around base....
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M301.4 Lift Compatibility (Section-by-Section Analysis)
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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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M302 Diagnostic Equipment used by Patients in a Seated Position (Section-by-Section Analysis)
M302 in the final rule establishes the technical criteria for diagnostic equipment used by patients in a seated position such as examination chairs....
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M302.1 General (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The MDE NPRM proposed that all diagnostic equipment used by patients in a seated position must comply with the technical requirements of proposed section M302....
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M302.2 Transfer Surface (Section-by-Section Analysis)
This is an introductory section.
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M302.2.1 Adjustability (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The MDE NPRM proposed a transfer surface height range for diagnostic equipment used by patients in a seated position of 17 inches minimum and 19 inches maximum....
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M302.2.2 Sunset Provision (Section-by-Section Analysis)
As discussed in Section IV.B.1.a. (Significant Changes – Transfer Surface Adjustability), this is a new provision added to the final rule in conjunction with the new requirement of a...
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M302.2.3 Size (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The MDE NPRM proposed a transfer surface size for diagnostic equipment used by patients in the seated position of 21 inches wide and 15 inches deep (proposed M302.2.2)....
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M302.2.4 Transfer Sides (Section-by-Section Analysis)
In the MDE NPRM, the transfer side provision for diagnostic equipment used by patients in the seated position required transfer surfaces to have the option to transfer from a mobility device...
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M302.2.5 Unobstructed Transfer (Section-by-Section Analysis)
In the MDE NPRM the Access Board proposed that each transfer side provide unobstructed access to the transfer surface, with an exception to permit temporary obstructions as long as...
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M302.3 Supports (Section-by-Section Analysis)
This is an introductory section. An editorial change was made to this section as a result of the change in M302.3.2, described below, to replace the word “stirrups” with the term...
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M302.3.1 Transfer Supports (Section-by-Section Analysis)
In the MDE NPRM the Access Board proposed that transfer supports must be provided for use with transfer sides on diagnostic equipment used by patients in the seated position, and that these...
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M302.3.2 Leg Supports (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The MDE NPRM did not propose to require stirrups to provide a method of supporting, positioning, and securing the patient’s legs for diagnostic equipment used by patients in the seated position...
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M302.3.3 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 seated position in M302....
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M302.4 Lift Compatibility (Section-by-Section Analysis)
The MDE NPRM proposed to require that diagnostic equipment used by patients in the seated position be usable with a patient lift and comply with either the proposed clearance in base (proposed...
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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)
While the MDE Advisory Committee recommended separate requirements based on the type of diagnostic equipment, stretchers and imaging equipment, the Access Board believes that the type of...
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M305.2.2 Length (Section-by-Section Analysis)
specifically sought public input with question 19, asking if the proposed length of the transfer supports would be sufficient to facilitate transfer and maintain position on the diagnostic equipment...
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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...