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Radiology - X-Ray/CT/Ultrasound/Nuclear Medicine

Antrim Area Hospital, Bush Road, Antrim, BT41 2RL

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Getting To (Radiology - X-Ray/CT/Ultrasound/Nuclear Medicine)

Parking (Main Entrance - Blue Badge Holders and Drop Off Only)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the main hospital entrance.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of block paving.
    • There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 424cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 122cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 7m from the main hospital entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays and inside the main building.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located at the entrance to the car park, on the left.
    • There is a 15 minute maximum wait time at this drop off point.

Entrance (Main Hospital Entrance - Automatic Door)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the main hospital building, to the right of the revolving doors.
  • 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 very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 100cm.
  • The width of the opening is 119cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 104cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • This entrance gives access to Level B of the main hospital building.

Department / Service (Radiology - X-Ray/CT/Ultrasound/Nuclear Medicine)

  • Location and Access View
    • Radiology - X-Ray/CT/Ultrasound/Nuclear Medicine is located on level B.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 113cm.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 99cm.
    • There are double automatic doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 160cm.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 134cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is 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.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 10 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • The seating and tables are fixed.
    • There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
    • The hoist is mobile.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Radiology - X-Ray/CT/Ultrasound/Nuclear Medicine)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the left as you enter the Radiology department, next to X-Ray room 1, within X-Ray room 3, and next to the Clinical Injection Room.
    • The transfer space varies between right, left and no transfer space.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located off X-Ray rooms 2 and 3, and off the CT Suite.
    • Standard changing facilities are located off X-Ray rooms 2, 3 and 4.

Reception (Radiology Reception)

  • The reception is located ahead after entering the Radiology department .
  • The distance from the Radiology - X-Ray/CT/Ultrasound/Nuclear Medicine entrance is 22m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 114cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 79cm.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • 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.
  • The seating and tables are fixed.

Imaging Room (CT Suite)

  • The room surveyed was; the CT Suite.
  • The room is located on the right, opposite reception.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • Changing Room View
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 77cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a lever twist lock.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 122cm (width) x 148cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • A wall mounted grab rail is available.
    • The grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a chair available.
    • The seat/chair is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is an assistance bell, however it is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 151cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Imaging Room View
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into the room.
    • 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 door opens outwards.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 75cm.
    • 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 walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • The treatment table is wall mounted and height adjustable.
    • The length of the treatment table is 210cm.
    • 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.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Imaging Room (Ultrasound - Room 10)

  • The room surveyed was; Room 10.
  • The room is located on the right as you enter the Radiology department.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • Imaging Room View
    • There is written text and numbered 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 has a locked extension leaf.
    • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • 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 walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
    • The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
    • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
    • Some 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.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Imaging Room (Fluoroscopy - X-Ray Room 3)

  • The room surveyed was; X-Ray Room 3.
  • The room is located on the right at the far end of the Radiology department corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • Changing Room View
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 77cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a twist lock.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 91cm (width) x 178cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • A wall mounted grab rail is available.
    • The grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a chair available.
    • There is an assistance bell, however it is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 121cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Imaging Room View
    • There is written text and numbered 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 has a locked extension leaf.
    • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 84cm.
    • 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 walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
    • The length of the treatment table is 190cm.
    • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
    • 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.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Imaging Room (X-Ray Room 2)

  • The room surveyed was; X-Ray Room 2.
  • The room is located on the left just after passing Radiology reception.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • Changing Room View
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a twist lock.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 120cm (width) x 178cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • A wall mounted grab rail is available.
    • The grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a chair available.
    • There is an assistance bell, however it is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 121cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • 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 with a high visual contrast.
    • The door has a locked extension leaf.
    • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 84cm.
    • 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 walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • The treatment table is wall mounted and height adjustable.
    • The length of the treatment table is 202cm.
    • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
    • 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.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Imaging Room (Nuclear Medicine Examination Room)

  • The room surveyed was; Nuclear Medicine Examination Room.
  • The room is located on the main treatment corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • Imaging Room View
    • There is no 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 has a locked extension leaf.
    • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • 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 walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • The treatment table is wall mounted and height adjustable.
    • The length of the treatment table is 197cm.
    • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is background noise in this room.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Consultation / Medical Room (Clinical Injection)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Clinical Injection.
  • The room is located along the main Radiology department corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • 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 has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • 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: height adjustable tables.
  • 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (No Lateral Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the right as you enter the Radiology department.
    • The distance from the Radiology - X-Ray/CT/Ultrasound/Nuclear Medicine entrance is 13m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 187cm (width) x 222cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
    • There is a lever flush on the right as you face the toilet.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 39cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 96cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 138cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.