Search Results "Patient in Supine Position"

• 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...

• 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...

• 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
  5.2.1.1 Transfer Surface Width Recommendations for M301

  5.2.1.1 Transfer Surface Width Recommendations for M301 The Committee recommends a transfer surface of 28 inches minimum width for equipment used by patients in a supine, side-lying,...

• 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,...

• 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 > Preamble to Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment - Preamble
  M301.2.3 Size (Section-by-Section Analysis)

  The MDE NPRM proposed a transfer surface size for diagnostic equipment used in the supine, prone, or side-lying position of 30 inches wide and 15 inches deep minimum....

• Federal Documents > Standards > 2010 ADA Standards
  Car Position Indicators: ADA Standard Section 407.4.8

  Section 407.4.8 covers the current ADA Standards for elevator car position indicators.

• 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....

• 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 Committee explained that the transfer support length provides the gripping surface for the patient to grasp or maintain balance while transferring....

• 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

  Discussion: The Access Board is considering whether the following technical criteria would be appropriate for the location and size of transfer supports on diagnostic equipment used by patients...

• 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....

• 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....

• 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....

• 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
  5.3.2.2 Transfer Sides for Imaging Equipment

  5.3.2.2 Transfer Sides for Imaging Equipment. The transfer surface should be provided on at least one long side of 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
  5.4.6 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...

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

  End transfer supports cover diagnostic equipment used by patients in the supine, prone, or side-lying position with end transfer surfaces, M301.2.3.1 in the final rule, and all diagnostic...

• 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
  18 Inch Low Height

  18 Inch Low Height As our discussions progressed on the low height, whether it should be 17 inches, 18 inches or 19 inches; a compromise position of 18 inches was suggested....

• 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
  Height – M301.2.1 & M302.2.1

  subcommittee discussed the increments for adjustability and decided that infinite adjustability is the appropriate standard as both electronic and manual pump chairs have ability to stop at any position...

• Federal Documents > Standards > 36 CFR Part 1195 Standards for Accessible Medical Diagnostic Equipment
  M304.1 General

  Diagnostic equipment used by patients in a standing position shall comply with M304....

• 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

  Transfer supports shall be located within reach of the transfer surface and shall not obstruct transfer onto or off the surface when in position....

• 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
  Gripping Surface Cross Section and Clearances M301, M302, and M305.2

  Gripping Surface Cross Section and Clearances M301, M302, and M305.2 Gripping surface for transfer supports shall be free of sharp or abrasive elements and shall have rounded...

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