Access Guide
Getting To (Oral Surgery)
- Oral Surgery is/are located on level 0 of the hospital main block.
- There is step free access, via lift, to Oral Surgery.
- Oral Surgery is approximately 150m from the Critical Care Complex lifts.
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- Access to Oral Surgery is via the Critical Care Complex and Acute Services Block entrance.
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- The route from the multi-storey car park has a sloped path before you cross a service road.
After the crossing there are several bollards on the pathway that leads to Critical Care Complex and Acute Services Block entrance.
This crossing can be bypassed via the Critical Care Complex and Acute Services Block drop off point. - After entering the hospital via the Critical Care Complex and Acute Services Block entrance, enter the Critical Care Complex lifts that are ahead and to the right.
Take the lift to level 0.
Exit the lift and proceed along the corridor to the right.
Take the turning on the right that is signed Oral Surgery, and follow the corridor ahead.
The entrance to Oral Surgery is ahead on the left. - View information about the lift (opens new tab)
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- There are not resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
Department / Service (Oral Surgery)
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Department / Service Access
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- Oral Surgery is located on level 0 of the hospital main block.
- There is a/are door(s) leading into the department/service.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm.
- 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.
- There is level access throughout the department/service.
- There is clear signage on the department/service.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- The department/service does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Department / Service Facilities
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- This department/service has; a main reception, a waiting room/area and consultation rooms.
- There are 4 consultation/treatment rooms in this department/service.
- A hearing assistance system is not available in the department/service.
- A mobile hoist is available from another department/service.
- There are not accessible toilet facilities within the department/service.
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on level 0 of the main hospital building, towards the main entrance.
- There are not standard toilet facilities within this department/service.
- Standard toilet facilities are located on level 0 of the main hospital building, towards the main entrance.
Opening Times (Oral Surgery)
- Access is by appointment only.
Reception (Oral Surgery Reception)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the left as you enter Oral Surgery.
- The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Oral Surgery 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 placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
- The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
- 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.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- There is bench seating and also a mixture of single seats with and without armrests.
- 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 a television.
- Subtitles are not available.
- Vending machines are not available.
- A water dispenser is not 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 moderate to good.
Consultation / Treatment Room (Treatment Room 1)
- There is / are 4 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; Treatment Room 1.
- 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 double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- 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 adjustable.
- There is a chair.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- There are some 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 moderate to good.
Entrance (Exit)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located in the treatment rooms corridor.
- 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 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 83cm.
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Comments
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- Patients are able to exit via the entrance door if preferable.