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D140 - Nuclear Medicine

Broomfield Hospital, Court Road, Broomfield, Chelmsford , CM1 7ET

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Getting To (D140 - Nuclear Medicine)

  • D140 - Nuclear Medicine is located in Zone D on Level 1.
  • D140 - Nuclear Medicine is approximately 278m from the Main Entrance - Zone A.
  • The route from the Multi Storey Car Park has uneven surfaces and bollards leading to the main entrance.
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  • Access to D140 - Nuclear Medicine is via the Main Entrance - Zone A.
  • Enter via the Main Entrance and proceed through the atrium following the corridor around to the left towards the Broomfield Fracture Clinic.
    Turn right, then right again and then continue along the corridor. There is a slight slope in this corridor.
    Proceed ahead to the end and turn right into Zone D.
    Follow the corridor to the end and D140 - Nuclear Medicine is located on the right.
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  • There is ramped/sloped access to D140 - Nuclear Medicine.
  • The most accessible route includes manual doors which are held open and automatic doors.
  • Some flooring is shiny .
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • 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), accessible toilet (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Hospital Parking (Broomfield Hospital - Multi Storey Car Park)

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car park is located opposite the Main Entrance.
    • The car park type is multi storey.
    • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
    • The maximum height is 260cm (8ft 6in).
    • The car park does have a barrier control system.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 250cm x 480cm (8ft 2in x 15ft 9in).
    • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • Paying View
    • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located at the payment machines in the car park.
    • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
    • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
    • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
  • Access to the Hospital View
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
    • The hospital entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
    • The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is clearly signposted.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 70m (76yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.

Outside Access (Main Entrance - Zone A)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital building, providing access to level 1 of Zone A.
    • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 204cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 204cm.
  • Comments View
    • The entrance doors may be set to a narrower opening width depending on weather conditions.

Entrance (D140 - Interventional Radiology, Ultrasound and Nuclear Medicine)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located in Zone D on Level 1.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 134cm (4ft 5in).
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 162cm.

Department / Service (D140 - Nuclear Medicine)

  • Department / Service Access View
    • D140 - Nuclear Medicine is located in Zone D on Level 2.
    • There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
    • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • There is level access throughout the department/service.
    • Staff can provide assistance with using any manual doors within the department/service.
    • There is clear signage on the department/service.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • There is some flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • The department/service does not play background music.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Department / Service Facilities View
    • This department/service has; a main reception, a waiting room/area and treatment rooms.
    • There are 2 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
    • A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
    • A mobile hoist is available from another department/service.
    • There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
    • Accessible toilet facilities are located in the Ultrasound waiting area.
    • There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
    • Standard toilet facilities are located in the Interventional Radiology Day Care Unit waiting area.

Opening Times (D140 - Nuclear Medicine)

  • Monday 08:00 - 17:00.
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00.
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00.
  • Thursday 08:00 - 17:00.
  • Friday 08:00 - 17:00.
  • Saturday 08:00 - 17:00.
  • Sunday 08:00 - 17:00.

Reception (D140 - Interventional Radiology Day Case Unit/Ultrasound/Nuclear Medicine)

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located ahead after entering.
    • The reception point is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the D140 - Interventional Radiology Day Case Unit/Ultrasound/Nuclear Medicine entrance.
    • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There is step free access to the reception point.
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
    • There are windows, 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 medium height (77cm - 109cm).
    • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • There is not a bell to attract attention.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Reception Waiting Area View
    • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.

Waiting Room / Area (Nuclear Medicine)

  • There is a waiting room / area.
  • The waiting room / area is approximately 17m from the D140 - Interventional Radiology, Ultrasound and Nuclear Medicine entrance.
  • There is level access into the waiting room / area.
  • There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is not a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • All chairs have armrests.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 40cm.
  • The tables do contrast visually with the floor.
  • There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The manoeuvring space is obstructed by chairs and the coffee table.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is not a television.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • A water dispenser is not available.
  • There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Imaging Room (Nuclear Medicine)

  • This section describes the imaging Room(s), located in a rear corridor to the left of reception.
  • There is / are 2 imaging Room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; 2.
  • This room is not accessed via a changing room.
  • Imaging Room View
    • There is step free access into the imaging room.
    • The imaging room is approximately 13m from the reception.
    • The imaging room is approximately 9m from the main waiting area.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
    • The door(s) has/have a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
    • A member of staff is available to assist with opening the door if required.
    • The width of the door is 88cm.
    • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the imaging room.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • There is a bed / couch.
    • The bed / couch is adjustable.
    • The room does not have background music playing.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the imaging room.
    • The lighting levels in the imaging room are adjustable.
    • Music can be played at patients request.