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Ultrasound

Doncaster Royal Infirmary , Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN2 5LT

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Getting To (X-ray and Ultrasound)

  • This route starts at Outpatients 1 and 2 parking.
  • The most accessible route from here has step-free access via slope.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • This route also has a pedestrian crossing.
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  • Access to this department is via the Outpatients 1 and 2 entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • This department is located in the Emergency and Outpatients area of the hospital.
  • The department is approximately 130m from the Outpatients 1 and 2 entrance.
  • Enter the hospital via the Outpatient 1 and 2 entrance. Go straight ahead the at the end turn left and follow the corridor. Carry on past the staircase on your right then at the junction beyond turn right. Follow the corridor and the X-ray department will be located along the corridor on the left.
  • This route to the department has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along this route.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned along this route.
  • There are resting areas along this route to the department.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route: accessible toilet (with left hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Out-patients 1 and 2 Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in the centre of the hospital site, accessed through Gate 3, off Armthorpe Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 7 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 251cm (width) x 446cm (depth).
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The nearest designated bay is 43m from the Out-patients 1 and 2 entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep slopes.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders but not all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located at the front left of the car park.

Entrance (Out-patients 1 and 2 Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Out-patients Department.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 101cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 118cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 2 of the hospital.

Entrance (X-ray and Ultrasound)

  • This entrance is located in the emergency and outpatient area of the hospital.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 155cm.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 145cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 134cm.

Department Service (Ultrasound)

  • Location and Access View
    • Ultrasound is located next to X-Ray in the Emergency and Outpatients area of the hospital.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There are no doors along circulation routes.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • There is background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Ultrasound)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located along the far department corridor.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located along the far department corridor.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.

Reception (X-ray and Ultrasound)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located on the right as you enter.
    • The distance from the X-ray and Ultrasound entrance is 3m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
    • The reception has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Seating Area (Ultrasound Waiting)

  • Location and Access View
    • The seating area is located ahead after passing reception.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access to this area.
    • There is an opening without doors.
    • The width of the opening is 105cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Imaging Room (Ultrasound 1)

  • The room surveyed was Ultrasound 1.
  • The room is located on the left after passing the shared X-Ray and Ultrasound reception.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Imaging Room View
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into the room.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • There is a locked extension leaf.
    • The width of the opening is 88cm.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
    • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
    • The length of the treatment table is 173cm.
    • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located along the far department corridor.
    • The distance from the shared X-Ray and Ultrasound entrance is 18m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is tactile, pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 151cm (width) x 291cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 81cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 94cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 92cm.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.