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Bracton Centre - Crofton ICU / Kelsey Ward (PICU)

Leyton Cross Road, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7AF

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Summary

  • This is an inpatient unit.
  • Crofton ICU, also known as Kelsey Ward, is located within the Crofton Clinic. There are 2 sections, with a room for short-term seclusion and various rooms and areas for long-term seclusion.

Getting Here

Getting Help and Assistance

  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
  • Language interpreters can be provided on request.
  • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print on request, Makaton on request, different languages on request, voice recognition CD on request and audio on request.
  • There is a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
  • There is not a/are not hearing assistance system(s) available.
  • Home visits services are not available.

Parking (Bracton Centre - Main Car Park)

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located near the Bracton Centre Reception entrance.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 228cm x 437cm (7ft 6in x 14ft 4in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the Bracton Centre Reception entrance.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 14m (15yd 11in) from the Bracton Centre Reception entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • On Street Parking and Drop-off Details View
    • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
    • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
    • There is a designated drop off point.
    • The drop off point is located in front of the Bracton Centre Reception entrance.
  • Comments View
    • There are 2 bays for electric vehicles within the car park.

Outside Access (Bracton Centre Reception)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the entrance to the site, at the top of the main car park.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped 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 a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 117cm (3ft 10in).
    • 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 93cm.
    • 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 93cm.
  • Ramp/Slope Details View
    • The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • Comments View
    • The slope/ramp has tactile paving at the bottom.

Reception (Bracton Centre Reception)

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located ahead as you enter via the Bracton Centre Reception entrance.
    • The reception point is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Bracton Centre Reception 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 good.
    • The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • There is not a bell to attract attention.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
  • Reception Waiting Area View
    • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
    • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
    • The type of flooring is stone.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
    • There is bench seating only.
    • 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 available.
    • There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
    • Lighting levels are good.
  • Comments View
    • There is a counter located between the secure entrance doors to the left of reception used when entering/exiting the site (photographs 3 and 4).
    • The counter is 104cm high.
    • Opposite this counter is the security office.

Entrance (Bracton Centre Reception - Secure Site Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the Reception desk.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 155cm (5ft 1in).
    • 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) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
  • Comments View
    • This is a secure entrance where visitors will be escorted from by a member of staff.
    • There is a bell 155cm high to call Reception to exit the secure site.
    • There is a security office between the entrance doors. The door is 77cm wide, opens towards you but is permanently kept open (photographs 5 and 6). Security guards will make sure certain items do not enter site.
    • The Reception point between door is shown in photographs 7 and 8.

Outside Access (Danson Clinic Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located directly opposite the secure site reception entrance.
    • The entrance area/door is not 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/do 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) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 93cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.

Entrance (Danson Clinic)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located within 15 metres of the building entrance.
    • 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 125cm (4ft 1in).
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • Comments View
    • The corridor leading to the entrance is 116cm wide.

Entrance (Crofton ICU - Long-term Seclusion)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located immediately on the left upon entry to Crofton Clinic.
    • 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 not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.

Inpatient Unit / Ward (Crofton ICU)

  • Unit / Ward Information View
    • This is a shared unit/ward.
    • There is/are 3 bedroom(s) available.
    • The bedrooms do not have ensuite facilities.
    • There is/are 3 bed(s) on this unit/ward in total.
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is level access throughout the unit/ward.
    • There is no clear signage on the unit/ward.
    • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
    • There is flooring on the unit/ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • The unit/ward does not play background music.
    • A mobile hoist is not available on the unit/ward.
    • There are accessible washroom facilities with wheel in showers for patients on the unit/ward.
    • There are not accessible toilet facilities for patients on the unit/ward.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Visitor Facilities View
    • There is not a relatives' room on the unit/ward.
    • There are no accessible toilet facilities on the unit/ward for visitors.
    • Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located by the site entrance and reception.
    • There are no standard toilet facilities on the unit/ward for visitors.
    • Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located within Henri's café or along the main building corridor.
  • Visiting Times View
    • There are no set visiting times, please contact the ward in advance.

Day Room / Lounge Area (Long-term Seclusion)

  • There is a day room/lounge area.
  • There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
  • The day room/lounge area is always open.
  • There is not a/are not door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The seats do not have armrests.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • The distance between the floor and the highest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • There is a television.
  • Subtitles are available.
  • There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • Comments View
    • There is a push-button panic/emergency alarm that is 105cm high.
    • There is a wash basin at 86cm high.

Entrance (Long-term Seclusion - Courtyard)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located leading out from the long-term seclusion day room area.
    • The entrance area/door is not 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 not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 63cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.

Long-term Seclusion - Courtyard

  • The courtyard is a small outdoor space with artificial grass.

Consultation / Treatment Room (Long-term Seclusion - Clinical Room)

  • There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; 2.
  • There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
  • There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is not a bed / couch.
  • There is a chair.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
  • There are no chairs with armrests available.
  • All tables are permanently fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • Comments View
    • The clinical room is used as a consultation room for blood tests etc.
    • There is a hatch at 104cm high which can be opened at medication times.
    • The counter in the room is 91cm high and there is a basin at 86cm high with extended handles/levers for ease of use.
  • Comments View
    • The clinical room is used as a consultation room for blood tests etc.
    • There is a hatch at 104cm high which can be opened at medication times.
    • The counter in the room is 91cm high and there is a basin at 86cm high with extended handles/levers for ease of use.

Room / Area (Long-term Seclusion Room)

  • There is / are 3 room(s) / area(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; 4.
  • There is level access to the room / area.
  • There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a bed / couch.
  • The bed / couch is not adjustable.
  • A hoist is not available.
  • There is not a chair.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • Comments View
    • There is a push-button panic/emergency alarm that is 116cm high.

Entrance (Short-term Seclusion - Courtyard)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located leading out from the Crofton Clinic close to the long-term seclusion entrance.
    • The entrance area/door is not 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 not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.

Short-term Seclusion - Courtyard

  • The short-term seclusion courtyard is a small area in between the entrance doors for the Crofton Clinic and the Crofton ICU / Kelsey Ward.

Entrance (Short-term Seclusion)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located within the short-term seclusion courtyard.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • 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) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 92cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
  • Step Details View
    • The step(s) is/are located at the door.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Room / Area (Short-term Seclusion - Room)

  • There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Short-term Seclusion.
  • There is level access to the room / area.
  • There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is not a bed / couch.
  • The bed / couch is not adjustable.
  • A hoist is not available.
  • There is not a chair.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • Comments View
    • The room itself is 353cm by 330cm with only a mattress.
    • The washroom is to the rear of the room. There is no door to the washroom.

Entrance (Short-term to Long-term Seclusion Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located between the short and long-term seclusion areas.
    • The entrance area/door is not 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 not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.

Washroom (Long-term Seclusion)

  • Washroom Details View
    • The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
    • There is/are 2 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
    • The washroom surveyed is located within Long-term Seclusion.
    • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
    • This washroom is male.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the washroom door.
    • The washroom door(s) open(s) outwards.
    • The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
    • The door(s) is/are light to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
    • The dimensions of the washroom are 300cm x 173cm (9ft 10in x 5ft 8in).
    • The washroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm.
    • There is a push button alarm system in this washroom.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
    • There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the wash basin is 79cm.
    • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
    • The tap type is push. It is not a mixer tap.
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 140cm.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • Disposal facilities are not available.
    • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
  • Toilet Details View
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
    • The toilet has a wall which can act as a back rest.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 139cm.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
    • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the toilet.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 72cm.
    • There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
  • Shower Details View
    • There is a wheel in shower.
    • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The shower head height is fixed.
    • The height of the shower head is 297cm (9ft 9in).
    • The shower control type is push.
    • There is no seat for the shower.
    • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The visual contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
    • The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
    • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
    • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is medium.
    • Lighting levels are good.
  • Comments View
    • There is a push-button panic/emergency alarm that is 93cm high.

Washroom (Short-term Seclusion Room)

  • Washroom Details View
    • The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
    • There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
    • The washroom surveyed is located within the short-term seclusion room.
    • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
    • This washroom is shared.
    • The dimensions of the washroom are 180cm x 204cm (5ft 11in x 6ft 8in).
    • The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
    • There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
    • There is not a mirror.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the wash basin is 85cm.
    • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
    • The tap type is push. It is not a mixer tap.
    • There is not a soap dispenser.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • Disposal facilities are not available.
    • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
  • Toilet Details View
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
    • The toilet has a wall which can act as a back rest.
    • There is not a lateral transfer space.
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
    • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the toilet.
    • There is not a toilet roll holder.
    • There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
  • Shower Details View
    • There is a wheel in shower.
    • The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The shower head height is fixed.
    • The height of the shower head is 196cm (6ft 5in).
    • The shower control type is push.
    • There is no seat for the shower.
    • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
    • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
    • Lighting levels are good.
  • Comments View
    • There is level access to the room via the long-term seclusion entrance and area.
    • There is a 4cm step if approaching from the short-term seclusion entrance.

Location of Toilet / Changing Facilities

  • Accessible toilet facilities are located to the right of the Bracton Centre Reception, before the secure site entrance.
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located along the Therapies corridor, close to the Danson Clinic within the secure site area.
  • Female and male standard toilet facilities are located in Henri's café close to the Danson Clinic within the secure site area. There is stepped access.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet by the main reception and secure site entrance.

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