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Medical Centre

Deck 1, Marella Discovery

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Summary

Entrance (Red Staircase - Aft)

  • Access View
    • This information is for the entrance located in the Red Staircase area, at the aft of the ship on Deck 1.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open when the venue is open.
    • The width of the opening is 81cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 104cm (3ft 5in).
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.

Seating Area (Waiting Area)

  • The seating area is located ahead as you enter the main entrance.
  • There is ramped/sloped access to the seating area.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
  • In this area there are tables and chairs with armrests available.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Background music is played in this area.
  • The flooring in the seating area consists of vinyl.
  • There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is flooring with a shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a/are hand sanitiser(s) in this area.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser(s) is/are 115cm.

Reception

  • The reception point is located beyond the waiting area.
  • Reception View
    • There is step-free access to the reception point.
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
    • There are no windows, TVs, 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 moderate to good.
    • The height of the reception counter is 116cm.
    • There is not a lowered section of the reception desk.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
    • Background music is played in this area.
    • The flooring in the reception area consists of vinyl.
    • There is flooring with a shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is a seating area close to the reception point.
    • Access to the seating area is unobstructed.
    • In this area there are chairs with armrests available.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
  • Comments View
    • There is a door with an opening width of 84cm to access the reception desk.
    • There is a clearly marked lip on the threshold of the door opening.

Medical Centre

  • There is step free access throughout this medical centre.
  • The doors in the medical centre have opening widths of 75cm+.
  • All of the doors have lipped thresholds.
  • The services available within the medical centre include: a Doctor's Office/Room, a washroom with a shower, a washroom with a bath, a ward, treatment rooms and ambulant toilet facilities.