Access Guide
Getting To (Lung Function Department)
- The most accessible route from South Wharf Road on-street to the Chest and Allergy Clinic entrance has uneven surfaces, a slight ramp or slope and bollards.
- Access to the Lung Function Department is via the Chest and Allergy Clinic entrance.
- There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
- The Lung Function Department is located along the corridor on the left side of the Chest and Allergy Clinic.
- The Lung Function Department is approximately 12m from the Chest and Allergy Clinic entrance.
- Enter via the Chest and Allergy Clinic entrance and turn left.
Proceed up the steep ramp and the entrance to the Lung Function Department is located ahead and to the right. - Internally the most accessible route has narrow walkways and a steep ramp or slope.
- Some flooring along the route is shiny.
- There are not resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- View more information on getting to and around the hospital (opens new tab).
- The gap from the footpath to access the courtyard is 93cm wide.
Parking (South Wharf Road)
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
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On-street Parking
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- On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
- The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on South Wharf Road.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
Entrance (Chest and Allergy Clinic Entrance)
- This entrance is located off the Mint Building courtyard area between South Wharf Road and Winsland Street.
- The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces and bollards.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 116cm.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 117cm.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 132cm.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 107cm.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The second set of doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 137cm.
- The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 106cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Department / Service (Lung Function Department)
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Location and Access
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- The Lung Function Department is located along the corridor on the left side of the Chest and Allergy Clinic.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
- The door has a locked extension leaf.
- The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 76cm.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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Facilities and Services
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- There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations is located within the Chest and Allergy Clinic.
Consultation / Medical Room (Body Plethysmography Room)
- There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
- The room surveyed was; Body Plethysmography Room.
- The room is located at the end of the department corridor, on the right.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- 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 with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- Furniture cannot be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- The door to the booth opens towards you, is 64cm wide and has a 7cm step.
Consultation / Medical Room (Nitrogen Washout Room)
- There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
- The room surveyed was; Nitrogen Washout Room.
- The room is located to the right as you enter the department.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- 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 with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.