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Cardiac High Dependency Unit - C604

Bristol Heart Institute, Terrell Street, Bristol, BS2 8ED

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Getting To (Cardiac High Dependency Unit)

  • The most accessible route from The Zone C Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope, a dropped kerb, bollards and a pedestrian crossing.
  • Access to The Cardiac High Dependency Unit is via the Zone C main entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • The Cardiac High Dependency Unit is located on Level 6 of the Zone C building.
  • The Cardiac High Dependency Unit is approximately 20m from the lift.
  • From the main Zone C entrance, proceed through the lobby, past the central staircase to the lifts, located on the left.
  • Take a lift to Level 6.
  • Exit the lift and continue straight ahead along the corridor.
  • Enter the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, at the end of the corridor.
  • Turn left and continue past the nurses station.
  • The Cardiac High Dependency Unit is directly ahead.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny.
  • 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; a toilet with adaptations (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Zone C Entrance - Accessible Parking and Drop Off)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the right of the Zone C entrance.
    • The car park is sheltered.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and 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 283cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 35m from the Zone C entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope, bollards and a pedestrian crossing.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is restricted to 4 hours.
    • 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.
    • View information on parking policies/charges (opens new tab).
    • Blue Badge holders must scan their blue badge at the payment machine.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located on the left of the Zone C entrance.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Entrance (Zone C Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the west end of the hospital.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • 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 steep gradient.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 114cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 110cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 137cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 149cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 5.

Lift (Lift 125 and 126)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the right after entering the Zone C entrance.
  • The distance from the Zone C entrance is 42m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Levels 5, 6, 7 and 8 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 76cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 126cm (width) x 137cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Entrance (C604 - Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and Cardiac High Dependency Unit)

  • This entrance is located at the end of the corridor, directly ahead of the lifts on Level 6.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 135cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 118cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 118cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors are easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 181cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 119cm.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 92cm.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 120cm.

Ward (Cardiac High Dependency Unit)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is an emergency care ward.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • There are 14 bays available.
    • There are 14 beds in total on the ward.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is step-free level access into this ward.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Reception / Nurses' Station View
    • The height of the desk is 95cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • The desk has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs without armrests, riser recliner chairs and bariatric chairs with armrests.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The hoist is mobile.
    • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations and a washroom.
    • The following facilities are available for visitors: a toilet with adaptations.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Cardiac High Dependency Unit)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located at the very end of the ward, past the nurses station and on the left.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The toilet with adaptations can be used by patients and visitors.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located at the very end of the ward, past the nurses station and on the left.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Toilet and Shower)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located at the rear of the ward, past the nurses station on the left.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • 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 bathroom are 433cm (width) x 164cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the non-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 46cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin 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 121cm 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 121cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The bathroom has a pedal bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 158cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is a shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of the ward, past the nurses station and on the left.
    • The distance from the C604 - Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and Cardiac High Dependency Unit entrance is 35m.
    • 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 no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 157cm (width) x 195cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 93cm (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 non-transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 93cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 86cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low 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 127cm 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 142cm 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 sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 157cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.