Access Guide
Getting To (Renal Rapid Assessment Unit)
- The most accessible route from the Zone F drop-off point has a slight ramp or slope and a dropped kerb.
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- Access to the Renal Rapid Assessment Unit is via the Zone F - Front entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- The Renal Rapid Assessment Unit is located to the left as you enter the Zone F - Front entrance.
- The Renal Rapid Assessment Unit is approximately 5m from the Zone F - Front entrance.
- Enter via the Zone F - Front entrance.
The Renal Rapid Assessment Unit is located ahead and to the left. - Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access.
- Some flooring along the route is shiny .
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with right hand transfer).
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Drop-off Point (Zone F)
- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located at the Zone F - Front entrance.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
- There is a maximum stay of 20 minutes.
Entrance (Zone F - Front)
- This entrance is located on the left hand side of the hospital.
- 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 slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open towards you.
- There is a push pad at a height of 87cm.
- The width of the opening is 134cm.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 96cm.
- There is an automatic revolving door to the right of this door.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
- This entrance brings you in to the ground floor of Zone F.
Department / Service (Renal Rapid Assessment Unit)
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Location and Access
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- The Renal Rapid Assessment Unit is located on the ground floor of Zone F.
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- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is a bell at a height of 118cm.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 130cm.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
- The locked door can be opened on request .
- The doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 72cm.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 130cm.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout.
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
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Facilities and Services
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- There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations is located in the ground floor foyer of Zone F.
Seating Area (Renal Rapid Assessment Unit)
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Location and Access
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- The seating area is located ahead and to the left as you enter the unit.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Consultation / Medical Room (Consultation Room 2)
- There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
- The room surveyed was; Consultation Room 2.
- The room is located ahead and to the left as you enter the unit.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm.
- There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
- The door has a locked extension leaf.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 88cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 185cm.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
- The furniture is fixed.
- 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 and unshaded light sources.