Access Guide
Getting To (Medical Imaging - CT)
- Medical Imaging is/are located in the Red Zone on the ground floor of Barnsley Hospital.
- There is step free access to Medical Imaging - CT.
- Medical Imaging - CT is approximately 57m from the Main Hospital Entrance - C2.
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- Access to Medical Imaging - CT is via the Main Hospital Entrance - C2.
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- The route from the car park to the Main Hospital Entrance - C2 has zebra crossings and bollards.
- Enter the hospital via the Main Hospital Entrance - C2.
Turn right and follow the corridor along to the Red Zone.
At the end of the corridor turn right and then left.
The entrance for Medical Imaging - X-Ray is ahead on the right.
Go through the entrance to the reception and waiting area, where you will be escorted to the CT department by staff. - The following toilet facilities are available along the route; accessible toilet (with transfer on both sides) and standard toilets.
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- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
Entrance (Medical Imaging - X-Ray - Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor in the Red Zone of Barnsley Hospital.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a hand sanitiser.
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
Reception (Main Reception)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located ahead as you enter the department.
- The reception point is approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the Medical Imaging - X-Ray - Main Entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is a bell to attract attention.
- The bell is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 28/09/2023.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the reception area.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- There are seats with armrests on both sides.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
- There is not a television.
- Vending machines are not available.
- A water dispenser is available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Lighting levels are good.
Opening Times (CT Suite)
- This service is open 24 hours.
Department / Service (CT Suite)
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Department / Service Access
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- CT Suite is located on the ground floor of Barnsley Hospital in the Medical Imaging - X-Ray Department.
- There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is not a door release button when exiting.
- There is level access throughout the department/service.
- There is no clear signage on the department/service.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is some flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The department/service does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Department / Service Facilities
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- This department/service has; consultation rooms and standard toilet facilities.
- There are 2 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
- A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
- A mobile hoist is not available on the department/service.
- There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the corridor on the left of Ultrasound.
- There are standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Cannulation)
- There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Cannulation.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is not a/are not door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is not a bed / couch.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The chair(s) is/are height adjustable.
- All chairs have armrests available.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- Lighting levels are good.
Imaging Room (CT Suite)
- This section describes the CT Room(s), located in the Medical Imaging Department.
- There is / are 2 CT Room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; CT Suite 1.
- This room is not accessed via a changing room.
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Imaging Room
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- There is step free access into the imaging room.
- The imaging room is approximately 8m from the sub waiting area.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door(s) is/are single width with an open extension leaf.
- The door(s) has/have a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
- A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
- The width of the door is 160cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the imaging room.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the imaging room.
- The lighting levels in the imaging room are good.
Standard Changing Cubicle / Room (Assisted Cubicle)
- The changing cubicle/room is located opposite CT Suite 1.
- The changing cubicle/room is 4m from the sub waiting room/area.
- There is step-free access to the changing cubicle/room.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) for the room is/are not push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- The type of flooring in the room is vinyl/laminate.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the cubicle/room.
- There is a bench seating in the cubicle/room.
- There is a/are coat hook(s) available.
- There is a/are coat hook(s) 147cm from the floor.
- There is a functional emergency alarm, but the pull cord is out of reach (10cm+ from the floor).
- The lighting levels are good.
Standard Changing Cubicle / Room (CT Suite)
- The changing cubicle/room is located on the right in CT Suite 1.
- The changing cubicle/room is 8m from the sub waiting room/area.
- There is step-free access to the changing cubicle/room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) for the room is/are not push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 70cm.
- The type of flooring in the room is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the cubicle/room.
- There is a bench seating in the cubicle/room.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s) available.
- There is not an emergency alarm in the changing cubicle/room.
- The lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located on the left as you enter CT Suite 1.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m from the CT Suite 1 entrance.
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- Toilet seats do not have a good colour contrast.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above and to the left of the wash basin.
- Lighting levels are good.