Examining a patient in their wheelchair usually is less thorough than on the exam table, and does not provide the patient equal medical services....
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Is it OK to examine a patient who uses a wheelchair in the wheelchair, because the patient cannot get onto the exam table independently?
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5.8.1.2.2 Single Ramped Entry - Edge Protection on the Platform and Platform Sides Recommendations
Rationale for the recommendation The edge protection adds a safety feature to prevent wheeled mobility device users from “over-shooting” the platform edges and tipping, falling, etc....
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§ 382.40 Boarding assistance for small aircraft
(b) Carriers shall, in cooperation with the airports they serve, provide boarding assistance to individuals with disabilities using mechanical lifts, ramps, or other suitable devices that...
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Defining and Delivering Disability-Competent Care - Building a Disability-Competent Provider Network
This was the eighth webinar in Webinar Series #1, "Leading Healthcare Practices and Training: Defining and Delivering Disability-Competent Care". The objective of this webinar was to...
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Background
Some engineered wood fiber (EWF) and chipped wood surfaces on playgrounds are difficult for those who use mobility aids, such as wheelchairs and walkers, because the surfaces are...
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Michael Graves at TEDMED 2011
Following a stay in a rehab center, the architect realized that most hospitals ignore critical resident needs. He set out to change all that with attractive, efficient,...
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Accessible Pittsburgh: Hospital Compliance Guidelines
Published on Nov 3, 2014 Accessible Pittsburgh In 2010, the ADA Office within the City of Pittsburgh Department of City Planning announced the launch of the Hospital...
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M303.3 Entry
Where there is a change in level at the entry to wheelchair spaces, the change in level shall comply with M303.3.
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M303.2.1 Orientation
Wheelchair spaces shall be designed so that a patient seated in a wheelchair orients in the same direction that a patient not seated in a wheelchair orients when the diagnostic...
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11B-805.3.1 Wheelchair spaces
Where seating is provided in waiting rooms, at least 5 percent of the seating shall be wheelchair spaces complying with Section 11B-802.1. Exception: In waiting rooms serving...
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M303.2.4.2.1 Depth
Wheelchair spaces shall include knee and toe clearance 17 inches (430 mm) deep minimum and 25 inches (635 mm) deep maximum.
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M303.2.4.2.2 Height
Wheelchair spaces shall include toe clearance 9 inches (230 mm) high minimum above the floor measured to a depth of 6 inches (150 mm) maximum measured from the toe end of the...
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M304 Diagnostic Equipment Used by Patients in Standing Position
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M302.1 General
Diagnostic equipment that supports patients in a seated position shall comply with M302. EXCEPTION: Where weight scales contain wheelchair spaces complying with M303 and also...
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M304 Diagnostic Equipment Used by Patients in Standing Position (Section-by-Section Analysis)
M304 in the final rule establishes the technical criteria for diagnostic equipment used by patients in a standing position such as a weight scale or x-ray equipment that is used in a...
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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. As discussed in...
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M303.3 Entry (Section-by-Section Analysis)
This is an introductory section.
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PURPOSE
PURPOSE The purpose of this Code Application Notice (CAN) is to clarify code sections in the 2013 California Building Code (CBC) in order to provide consistent application of...
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5.8.1 Wheelchair Spaces on Raised Platforms
5.8.1 Wheelchair Spaces on Raised Platforms.
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United States of America v. Washington Hospital Center - Settlement Agreement
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AMONG THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PLAINTIFFS EQUAL RIGHTS CENTER, DENNIS CHRISTOPHER BUTLER, ROSEMARY CIOTTI, GEORGE AGUEHOUNDE, AND MARSHA...
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Alterations / Additions
Alterations / Additions The minimum number of accessible patient rooms required is based on the total number of bedrooms that are altered or added, including where a unit or...
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M303.2.1 Orientation
Wheelchair spaces shall be designed so that a patient seated in a wheelchair orients in the same direction that a patient not seated in a wheelchair orients when the diagnostic...
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M303.3 Entry
Where there is a change in level at the entry to a wheelchair space, the change in level shall comply with M303.3.
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M304.1 General
Diagnostic equipment used by patients in a standing position shall comply with M304.
