Access Guide
Getting To (Ward 34 - Elective Orthopaedic Unit)
- Ward 34 - Elective Orthopaedic Unit is/are located on level 6 in the Orange Zone.
- There is step free access, via lift, to Ward 34 - Elective Orthopaedic Unit.
- Ward 34 - Elective Orthopaedic Unit is approximately 13m from the level 6 Orange Zone Lifts.
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- Access to Ward 34 - Elective Orthopaedic Unit is via the Main Hospital Entrance C2.
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- From the car park head towards the Main Entrance C2 facing Gawber Road.
- Enter via the Main Entrance C2 and turn right.
Follow the corridor to the lifts.
Take a lift to level 6.
Exit the lift and turn right.
The Ward 34 - Elective Orthopaedic Unit entrance is to the right. - View information about the lift (opens new tab)
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route; accessible toilet (with transfer on both sides).
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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.
- There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
Ward (Elective Orthopaedic Unit)
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Ward Information
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- This is a shared ward.
- There is/are 3 bay(s) available.
- There is/are 5 side room(s) available.
- There is/are 19 bed(s) on this ward in total.
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Ward Access
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- There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 137cm (4ft 6in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 142cm (4ft 8in).
- There is a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- There is a door release button when exiting.
- The height of the door release button is 119cm (3ft 11in).
- There is level access throughout the ward.
- There is clear signage on the ward.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is some flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Reception/Nurses' Station
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- The height of the ward reception desk is 118cm.
- There is not a lowered section.
- There is not a hearing assistance system available at the desk.
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Relatives' Room
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- There is a relatives' room for the ward.
- There is a clear turning space in the relatives' room.
- There is a/are chair(s) with armrests available within the relatives' room.
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Example Side Room
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- There are no side rooms available with an accessible ensuite.
- The width of the door opening into the side room is over 75cm.
- The side room surveyed does not have a ceiling track hoist.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre around the bed.
- Bedside storage is available.
- The colour contrast between the walls and the floor in the side room is good.
- The lighting levels in the side room are moderate to good.
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Ward Features and Patient Facilities
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- A hearing assistance system is not available on the ward.
- The ward does not play background music.
- There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
- A mobile hoist is available on the ward.
- There are washroom facilities for patients on the ward.
- There are toilet facilities for patients on the ward.
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Visitor Facilities
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- There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located on level 0 in Orange Zone lift foyer.
- There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located on level 0 in Orange Zone lift foyer.
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Visiting Times
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- There are set visiting times for the ward.
- Visiting times are 10:00 to 22:00.
- The visiting times are the same for each day.
- Protected meal times are between 12:00 to 13:00 and 17:00 to 18:00.
Washroom (Female - Shower Room)
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Washroom Details
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- The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower and a wash basin.
- There is/are 3 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
- The washroom surveyed is located on the ward corridor.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the unit.
- This washroom is female.
- There is written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
- The washroom door(s) open(s) outwards.
- The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 250cm x 138cm (8ft 2in x 4ft 6in).
- The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
- There are coat hooks at 174cm and 186cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
- There is a wash basin.
- The height of the wash basin is 82cm.
- As you face the wash basin the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- The tap type is lever. It is a mixer tap.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 104cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 123cm.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- There is a/are general waste (with lid) disposal units.
- The washroom has a non-slip floor.
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Shower Details
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The shower control type is twist/turn.
- A shower chair is available.
- There are wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is fair.
- The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is fair.
- The colour contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is poor.
- The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is poor.
- Lighting levels are good.
Washroom (Ward Corridor - Female - Shower Room)
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Washroom Details
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- The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower and a wash basin.
- There is/are 3 washroom(s) of this type in the unit.
- The washroom surveyed is located on the ward corridor.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the unit.
- This washroom is female.
- There is written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
- The washroom door(s) open(s) outwards.
- The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 178cm x 137cm (5ft 10in x 4ft 6in).
- The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
- There are coat hooks at 169cm and 181cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
- There is a wash basin.
- The height of the wash basin is 83cm.
- There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
- The tap type is lever. It is a mixer tap.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 103cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 127cm.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- Disposal facilities are not available.
- The washroom has a non-slip floor.
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Shower Details
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The shower control type is twist/turn.
- A shower chair is available.
- There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is fair.
- The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is fair.
- The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is fair.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Washroom (Male - Shower Room)
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Washroom Details
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- The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower and a wash basin.
- There is/are 3 washroom(s) of this type in the unit.
- The washroom surveyed is located on the unit corridor.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the unit.
- This washroom is male.
- There is written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
- The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
- The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 227cm x 323cm (7ft 5in x 10ft 7in).
- The washroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
- There are coat hooks at 171cm and 184cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
- There is a wash basin.
- The height of the wash basin is 80cm.
- There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
- The tap type is lever. It is a mixer tap.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 105cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 128cm.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- There is a/are general waste (with lid) disposal units.
- The washroom has a non-slip floor.
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Shower Details
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The shower control type is twist/turn.
- A shower chair is available.
- There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is fair.
- The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is fair.
- The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is good.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female toilet is located on the ward corridor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
- The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The toilet seats have a good colour contrast.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
- The colour contrast of the horizontal wall mounted grab rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is good.
- The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above the wash basin.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The male toilet is located on the ward corridor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
- The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is fair.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The toilet seats have a good colour contrast.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
- The colour contrast of the horizontal wall mounted grab rail(s) in the ambulant cubicle(s) is good.
- The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above the wash basin.
- Lighting levels are good.