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• Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
  Transfer Supports Location and Configuration M301.3 and M302.3

  The length of the transfer support shall be a minimum of 15 inches long and positioned so that the transfer support overlaps the length of the transfer surface by 80% at a maximum distance...

• Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
  M305.2.2 Length (Section-by-Section Analysis)

  the side of the patient table 12 to 16 inches and is located at a position to accommodate clinical use....

• Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
  5.4.7 Transfer Support Gripping Surface Clearance Recommendation for M301 and M302

  Preamble Discussion: The Access Board is considering whether 1½ inches minimum clearance around the gripping surface would be appropriate for transfer supports on diagnostic equipment used by patients...

• Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
  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...

• Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment
  M305.4 Leg Supports

  Leg supports shall provide a method of supporting, positioning, and securing the patient’s legs....

• Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
  5.4.4 Transfer Support Distance from Transfer Surface Recommendations for M301 and M302

  in a supine, prone or side-lying position, and diagnostic equipment used by patients in a seated position: At least one transfer support would be provided on the side of the transfer...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
  5.4.5 Transfer Support Position Recommendation for M301 and M302

  5.4.5 Transfer Support Position Recommendation for M301 and M302 Description: Transfer support position refers to the placement of the gripping surface within the minimum and maximum...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
  5.4.3 Transfer Support Height for M301 and M302

  The purpose of a minimum height is to ensure that the gripping surface is at an adequate height to facilitate positioning during a transfer....

• Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
  5.1 Transfer Surface Height Recommendations

  The height provision is the same for MDE used by patients in supine, prone, or side-lying positions (M301) and patients in seated positions (M302)....

• Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
  M302 Diagnostic Equipment Used by patients in Seated Position

  M302 Diagnostic Equipment Used by patients in Seated Position • Sub-Committee Recommendation May be seen as applying to some versions of “Stretcher Chairs” used in Emergency Departments...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
  19 Inch Low Height

  support surfaces are contoured or upholstered for patient comfort or to support patient positioning during diagnostic procedures, the height of the transfer surface measured from the floor...

• Additional Access Publications > Health Access for Independent Living (HAIL) Fact Sheet: Working with Your Health Care Provider
  How Can You Overcome These Barriers to Work with Your Providers?

  There are many things that a person with a disability can do to improve his or her quality of health care and break down the barriers that compromise care. The following suggestions...

• Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
  M305.2.1 Location (Section-by-Section Analysis)

  , prone, or side-lying position: end and side transfer surfaces, either of which can be employed depending on the configuration and use of the particular equipment....

• Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
  4.3.5 Patient Positions During Diagnostic Imaging

  4.3.5 Patient Positions During Diagnostic Imaging Finally, the vast majority of diagnostic imaging exams are conducted while patients are supine, prone, or side-lying on the table....

• Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
  5.4.1 Transfer Support Location for M301 and M302

  Provisions require transfer supports be provided for use with the transfer sides and be located within reach of the transfer surface and not obstruct transfer onto the surface when in position...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
  5.1.4 Transfer Surface Height Measurement for M301 and M302

  Rationale for final recommendation Having an accessible transfer surface height is critical to facilitate independent patient transfers to equipment used by patients both in a supine,...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
  How to Measure Transfer Surface Height

  The corner radii allow for closer wheelchair positioning to facilitate independent transfer by minimizing gaps....

• Rulemaking Process Documents > NPRMS > 36 CFR Part 1195 Proposed Accessibility Standards for Medical Diagnostic Equipment NPRM
  M301.3.2 Stirrups

  Where stirrups are provided, they shall provide a method of supporting, positioning, and securing the patient’s legs....

• Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
  d. Unobstructed Transfer

  did not impede the patient’s ability to transfer....

• Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
  M305.4 Leg Supports (Section-by-Section Analysis)

  The MDE NPRM proposed that where stirrups are provided, they must provide a method to support, position, and secure the patients legs....

• Federal Documents > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
  M301.2.1 Adjustability (Section-by-Section Analysis)

  The MDE NPRM proposed a transfer surface height range for diagnostic equipment used by patients in the supine, prone, or side-lying position of 17 inches minimum and 19 inches maximum....

• Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
  5.4.6 Transfer Support Gripping Surface Cross Section and Clearances for M301, M302, and M305.2

  The Access Board is considering whether the above cross section dimensions would be appropriate for the gripping surfaces of transfer supports on diagnostic equipment used by patients in...

• Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
  5.4.10 Transfer Support Fittings Recommendations for M301 and M302

  The Committee recommends transfer supports not rotate when locked in place for patient transfer or use....

• Rulemaking Process Documents > Committee Activity and Reports > Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report
  17 Inch Low Height

  A 17 inch height allows for safer, easier transfers of patients whose wheelchair height is at the low end of those ranges....