Access Guide
Getting To (Tayberry Ward)
- Tayberry Ward is/are located on the first floor, in Zone 1 of St. Andrew's Wing in the main hospital building.
- There is step free access, via lift, to Tayberry Ward.
- Tayberry Ward is approximately 7m from the St Andrew's Wing - Zone 1 Lift.
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- Access to Tayberry Ward is via the Main Hospital Entrance - St Andrew's Wing.
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- From the Blue Badge bays, cross the road at the crossing and continue ahead towards the main hospital entrance.
The crossing has dropped kerbs.
There are bollards on the approach that have poor colour contrasts.
The width between the bollards is 156cm. - Enter via the Main Hospital Entrance - St Andrew's Wing, then immediately turn right and continue straight towards the lift.
Take the lift to the first floor.
Upon exiting the lift on the first floor, turn right and the Tayberry Ward will be to your right. - View information about the lift (opens new tab)
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- There are not resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- There is 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.
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- Tayberry Ward entrance was temporarily locked and out of service when the survey was carried out.
- Visitors can access Tayberry Ward by going to Thistle Ward.
- Continue straight ahead, to the end of the Thistle Ward and turn right.
- The Tayberry Ward temporary entrance will then be straight ahead.
- Tayberry Ward entrance was temporarily locked and out of service when the survey was carried out.
Entrance (Temporary Entrance to Tayberry Ward)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the Thistle Ward.
- 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 a hand sanitiser.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- 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 but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 76cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 75cm.
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Comments
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- This is a temporary entrance to Tayberry Ward until the works behind the main entrance are completed.
Ward (Tayberry Ward)
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Ward Information
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- This is a/an acute admissions ward.
- This is a shared ward.
- There is/are 4 bay(s) available.
- There is/are 10 side room(s) available.
- There is/are 26 bed(s) on this ward in total.
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Ward Access
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- There is level access throughout the ward.
- Staff can provide assistance with using any manual doors within the ward.
- There is clear signage on the ward.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are good.
- At the time of the survey, the ward entrance was under renovation and a temporary entrance is used through Thistle Ward.
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Reception/Nurses' Station
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- The height of the Nurses' Station desk is 101cm.
- 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 not a relatives' room for the ward.
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Ward Features and Patient Facilities
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- 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.
- Corridor washroom can be used as a standard toilet.
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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 the ground floor in Zone 1.
- There are no standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
- Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located on the ground floor in Zone 1.
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Visiting Times
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- There are set visiting times for the ward.
- Visiting times are 14:00 to 20:00.
- The visiting times are the same for each day.
Reception (Tayberry Ward)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located along the ward corridor.
- The reception point is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Temporary Tayberry Ward entrance.
- Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not 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 no 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 not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
Washroom (Shower Room - Bay 2)
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Washroom Details
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- The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
- There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
- The washroom surveyed is located within Bay 2.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
- This washroom is shared.
- There is no additional 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 167cm x 260cm (5ft 6in x 8ft 6in).
- 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 within reach and fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
- There are coat hooks at 129cm and 140cm 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 wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 73cm.
- 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 soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 144cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 124cm.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- There is a/are pedal bin and clinical waste disposal units.
- The washroom has a non-slip floor.
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Toilet Details
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- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a rail with a padded back rest.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 92cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 107cm.
- There is a shelf next to the toilet.
- The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 110cm.
- The shelf is located where it is reachable.
- There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
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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 lever.
- There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 good.
- The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is good.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The colour contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is fair.
- Lighting levels are good.