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Cardiac Procedure Lounge

Royal Victoria Hospital, 274 Grosvenor Road, Belfast, BT12 6BA

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Getting To (Cardiac Procedure Lounge)

  • The Cardiac Procedure Lounge is/are located on level 5 of the main building.
  • Access to the Cardiac Procedure Lounge is via the Main Entrance.
  • Enter via the main entrance and proceed straight ahead, past reception, to the escalators.
    Turn right into the lift lobby and take lift A to level 5.
    Exit the lift and turn left down the corridor.
    The Cardiac Procedure Lounge is located on the left.
  • There is step free access, via lift, to the Cardiac Procedure Lounge.
  • The Cardiac Procedure Lounge is approximately 125m from the lift A.
  • There are not 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.

Parking (Main Entrance - Blue Badge Parking and Drop-Off)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located opposite the Main Entrance.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 265cm (width) x 730cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 140cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 11m from the Main Entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • The access road for the Blue Badge bays and the drop-off point is between the Blue Badge bays and the Main Entrance.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is restricted to 1 hour.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located to the right of the main accessible hospital entrance.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the hospital, opposite the Blue Badge bays.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 114cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 134cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 171cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 139cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift (Lifts A - RVH 14-15)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead and to the right after entering through the Main Entrance.
  • The distance from the Main Entrance is 56m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • Levels 0 to 7 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a medium visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 131cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 153cm (width) x 262cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
  • There are other lifts available along the main hospital corridor that are very similar to the one surveyed.

Opening Times (Cardiac Procedure Lounge)

  • Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Entrance (Cardiac Procedure Lounge)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located on level 5 of the main building.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 113cm (3ft 8in).
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 118cm (3ft 10in).
    • There is a door release button when exiting.
    • The height of the door release button is 113cm (3ft 8in).
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • 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 78cm.

Room / Area (Pre and Post Procedure Lounge)

  • There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Pre and Post Procedure Lounge.
  • The room / area is approximately 4m from the service entrance.
  • There is level access to the room / area.
  • There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
  • 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 156cm (5ft 1in).
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is not a bed / couch.
  • There is a chair.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are height adjustable.
  • There are some chairs with armrests available.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • There is space in the Procedure Lounge for patients who are brought in from the wards on beds.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The shared toilet is located to the far left as you enter the lounge.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 13m from the lounge entrance.
    • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
    • Toilet seats do not have a high visual contrast.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 78cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above the basin.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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