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Radiology Department

Causeway Hospital, 4 Newbridge Road, Coleraine, BT52 1HS

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Getting To (Radiology Department)

  • The most accessible route from the Main Patient and Visitor Car Park has a slight ramp or slope, uneven surfaces, a dropped kerb with tactile paving and a pedestrian crossing.
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  • Access to the Radiology Department is via the Main Hospital Entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • The Radiology Department is located on the ground floor of the main hospital building, in the right wing corridor.
  • The Radiology Department is approximately 60m from the Main Hospital Entrance.
  • Enter via the main hospital entrance.
    Continue straight ahead until you reach the main staircase and turn right down the right wing corridor.
    Continue along the right wing corridor and the Radiology Department is located along the corridor and on the right.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny and patterned.
  • 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; standard toilets and a toilet with adaptations (with transfer on both sides).
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Parking (Main Patient and Visitor Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the main hospital building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 497cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 146cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 20m from the main hospital entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • Some of the dropped kerbs from the Blue Badge bays do not have tactile paving.
      There are 2 parent and child parking bays available.
      Patients and visitors can park in any car park located around the hospital site.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located inside the main building.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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    • There are barriers upon entry and exit to the hospital site.
      Patients and visitors must take a ticket from the barrier on arrival.
      The height of the ticket button is 117cm.
      The payment machines are currently cash only.
      The height of the payment machine controls is between 112cm-136cm.
      The ticket is needed for the exit barrier.

Entrance (Main Hospital Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the main hospital building.
  • 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 slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 175cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors .
  • The second set of doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 145cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a third set of entrance doors which are double, automatic and open away from you.
    The width of the third set of doors is 186cm and the colour contrast is low.
    There is a fourth set of entrance doors which are double, automatic and open by sliding.
    The width of the doors are 193cm and the colour contrast is low.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Department / Service (Radiology Department)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Radiology Department is located on the ground floor of the main hospital building, in the right wing corridor.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 120cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 169cm.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 114cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There may be 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 with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The hoist is mobile.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Radiology Department)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 6 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located off the reception waiting area, within the ultrasound scan room, next to x-ray room 4 and to the right of x-ray room 3.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located to the rear of the main department corridor, between the CT scanner room and ultrasound rooms, off x-ray room 4 and next to x-ray room 3.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations off the reception waiting area.

Reception (Radiology Department)

  • The reception is located along the main department corridor and on the left.
  • The distance from the Radiology Department entrance is 15m.
  • 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 86cm.
  • The reception has windows.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is 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 and chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • Some seating is fixed.

Consultation / Medical Room (Preparation Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Preparation Room.
  • The room is located along the main department corridor and on the right, before the reception.
  • 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 inwards.
  • 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.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • 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.
  • 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 even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Changing Room with Adaptations (CT Scanner and Ultrasound)

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located to the rear of the main department corridor, between the CT Scanner and Ultrasound imaging rooms.
    • The distance from the Radiology Department entrance is 25m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 66cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Facilities available in the changing room include: a chair/stool.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 107cm (width) x 195cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The changing room has no disposal facilities.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 150cm and 157cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The flip-down seat is 45cm high.
      There is an emergency push button within the room.
      There are 3 changing rooms available in this area.

Imaging Room (CT Scanner)

  • The room surveyed was; CT Scanner.
  • The room is located to the rear of the main department corridor and on the left.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • 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 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
    • The length of the treatment table is 300cm.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is 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.
    • There are 2 CT Scanner rooms available within the department.

Imaging Room (Ultrasound Scan)

  • The room surveyed was; Ultrasound Scan.
  • The room is located to the rear of the main department corridor and on the right.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • 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 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.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • 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 186cm.
    • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
    • The tables are fixed.
    • 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, with unshaded light sources.
    • There are 3 ultrasound scan rooms available within the department.
      The room surveyed contains 2 ultrasound rooms and a toilet with adaptations.

Imaging Room (Dental X-Ray)

  • The room surveyed was; Dental Room.
  • The room is located along the left department corridor and on the right.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • 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 opens inwards.
    • The width of the opening is 81cm.
    • 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.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Seating Area (Emergency Patients X-Ray Waiting Area)

  • The Emergency Patients X-Ray Waiting Area is located along the left department corridor, outside the X-Ray imaging rooms.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • 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 flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Imaging Room (X-Ray)

  • The room surveyed was; X-Ray Room 4.
  • The room is located along the left department corridor and on the right.
  • 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 width of the opening is 67cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a sliding bolt lock.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 109cm (width) x 225cm (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 wall mounted chair available.
    • The seat/chair is 45cm from the floor.
    • There is no assistance bell.
    • There is a push button emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 150cm and 157cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • There are 2 changing rooms located along the left department corridor to access X-Ray Room 4.
      The door into the X-Ray room from the changing room is single, opens away from you and is 67cm wide.
      The door into the X-Ray room can only be opened by a member of staff.
  • 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 an open extension leaf.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The width of the opening is 129cm.
    • 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.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • 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.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Toilet with Adaptations (Reception - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located off the reception waiting area.
    • The distance from the Radiology Department entrance is 18m.
    • 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, written text and tactile signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 206cm (width) x 255cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 140cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm 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 92cm 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 rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 118cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 118cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The cubicle has a pedal bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 58cm and 130cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 98cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.