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Pre-Op Assessment Unit

Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, PL6 8DH

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Getting To (Pre-Op Assessment Unit)

  • The most accessible route from the Dartmoor Building car park has a very easy slope, a dropped kerb with tactile paving, bollards and a pedestrian crossing.
  • Access to the Pre-Op Assessment Unit is via the Dartmoor Building main entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • the Pre-Op Assessment Unit is located on level 1 of the Dartmoor Building .
  • the Pre-Op Assessment Unit is approximately 6m from the Level 1 lift entrance.
  • From the Dartmoor Building main entrance take the lift to Level 1.
  • Turn right out of the lift and then an immediate left.
  • The Main Outpatients and Pre-Op Assessment entrance is ahead of you.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
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Parking (Dartmoor Building Car Park)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the left of the Dartmoor Building main entrance.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 242cm (width) x 467cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 17m from the Dartmoor Building main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope and bollards.
    • 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 all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located to the left of the Dartmoor Building main entrance.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Entrance (Dartmoor Building Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Dartmoor Building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 120cm.
  • 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 126cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.

Lift (Dartmoor Building Lifts)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead and on the left from the Dartmoor Building entrance.
  • The distance from the Dartmoor Building entrance is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Levels 0, 1 and 2 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 low visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 136cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 141cm (width) x 241cm (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, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
  • The maximum weight for the lift is 1600kg.
  • Level 2 is for staff only and cannot be accessed by patients.

Entrance (Main Outpatients and Pre-Op Assessment Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on level 1 of the Dartmoor Building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 172cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The second set of doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 172cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.

Department / Service (Pre-Op Assessment Unit)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Pre-Op Assessment Unit is located on Level 1 of the Dartmoor Building.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 170cm.
  • 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.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • 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: coffee tables.
    • 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 (Pre-Op Assessment Unit)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located to the left along the Pre-Op Assessment corridor in Zone C, and at the end of the corridor in Zone D.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.

Reception (Pre-Op Assessment Reception)

  • The reception is located past the Outpatients reception, on the left.
  • The distance from the Main Outpatients and Pre-Op Assessment entrance is 10m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 97cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
  • The reception has glazed screens.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 100cm to 128cm from the floor.
  • The touchscreens are located on the right before the second set of the Main Outpatients and Pre-Op Assessment entrance doors. .
  • There is no (or very little) 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 with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.

Consultation / Medical Room (Room C10)

  • There are 10+ consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Room C10.
  • The room is located to the left along the Zone C corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 136cm.
  • 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.
  • 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 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.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Consultation / Medical Room (Observation Bay)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Observation Bay.
  • The room is located directly to the left as you enter the Zone C corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 195cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and bariatric chairs with 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.

Consultation / Medical Room (Bariatric Room)

  • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Room D1.
  • The room is located in the main corridor in Zone D.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 135cm.
  • 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 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 free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 195cm.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Seating Area (Wait C)

  • Location and Access View
    • The seating area is located along the corridor of Zone C.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and bariatric chairs with armrests.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Seating Area (Wait D)

  • Location and Access View
    • The seating area is located along the corridor in Zone D.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some 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 flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and bariatric chairs with armrests.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the left along the main Pre-Op Assessment Unit corridor in Zone C.
    • The distance from the Pre-Op Assessment Unit entrance is 8m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial, written text, dementia friendly and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • 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 high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 190cm (width) x 254cm (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, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 123cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 88cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 103cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 103cm 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 full length mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin, a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 102cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.