# Example Applications of the Proposed Medical Diagnostic Equipment Accessibility Standards

January 23, 2012

U N I T E D S T A T E S A C C E S S B O A R D

A FEDERAL AGENCY COMMITTED TO AC CESSIBLE DES I GN

## Figure M1: Overview of M301 Diagnostic Equipment for Use by a Patient in a Supine, Prone, or Side-Lying Position when adjustable, transfer support resists rail serves as when provided, head and back support vertical and horizontal transfer support stirrups provide a provided throughout forces of 250 lbs at all within reach of method of supporting, the entire range of points and does not transfer surface positioning, and the incline rotate within it’s fittings (M301.3.1 and securing the (M301.3.3) (M305.2.2 and M305.2.1) patient’s leg M305.2.3) (M301.3.2)

transfer surface 17 inches (430 mm) min. and 19 inches (485 mm) max. above floor (M301.2.1), when not needed to facilitate transfer, 6 inches (150 mm) base permits clearance the transfer surface high min. clear above around base for a may be positioned finished floor where patient portable floor lift, above or below the equipment overhangs see Figure M2 height range clearance (M301.4.1) (M301.4 and M301.4.2) (Advisory M301.2.1) support rail removable/ repositioned to permit unobstructed transfer (M301.2.3 EXCEPTION)

transfer surface 30 inches (760 mm) wide min. and 15 inches (381 mm) deep min. (M301.2.2)

one short side (depth) and one long side (width) of the transfer surface permit unobstructed transfer from a mobility device (M301.2.3)

transfer to short side (depth) transfer to long side (width) of transfer surface of transfer surface

## Figure M2: M301.4 Lift Compatibility (at Diagnostic Equipment for Use by a Patient in a Supine, Prone, or Side-Lying Position) extend full depth26 inches(660 mm)max.

patient lift examination surface patient liftEQ EQ 6 inches (150 mm) clearance must high min. clear above extend 36 inches finished floor (915 mm) min. deep from the edge of the examination surface

6 inches (150 mm) 36 inches high min. clear (915 mm) above finished min. floor within clearance or44 inches(1120 mm)wide min.8 inches(205 mm)max. examination surface 

## M301.4.2 Clearance Around Base base is permitted to increase in width at a rate of 1 inch (25 mm) in width for each 3 inches (75 mm) in depth within clearance

the clearances required for lift compatibility permits quipment to be usable with a patient portable floor lift e 

## M301.4.1 Clearance in Base

## Figure M3: Overview of M302 Diagnostic Equipment for Use by a Patient in a Seated Position required armrest serves as transfer support within reach of transfer surface (M302.3.1, M302.3.2, and M305.2.1)

transfer support resists vertical and horizontal forces of 250 lbs at all points and does not rotate within it’s fittings (M305.2.2 and M305.2.3)

one short side (depth) and one long side (width) of the transfer surface permit unobstructed transfer from a mobility device (M302.2.3)

base permits clearance around base for a patient portable floor lift (M302.4 and M302.4.2) when adjustable, head and back support provided throughout the entire range of the incline (M302.3.3)

transfer surface 21 inches (760 mm) wide min. and 15 inches (381 mm) deep min. (M302.2.2)

armrest folds up to permit unobstructed transfer (M302.2.3 EXCEPTION)

transfer surface 17 inches (430 mm) min. and 19 inches (485 mm) max. above floor (M302.2.1), when not needed to facilitate transfer, the transfer surface may be positioned above or below the height range (Advisory M302.2.1)

transfer to short side (depth) transfer to long side (width) of transfer surface of transfer surface

## Figure M4: Overview of M303 Diagnostic Equipment for Use by a Patient While Seated in a Wheelchair and M304 Diagnostic Equipment for Use by a Patient in a Standing Position (Weight Scale Example) 36 inches (915 mm) wide min. and 48 inches (1220 mm) deep min. wheelchair space (M303.2.2 and M303.2.3)
2 inches (50 mm) high min. edge protection on each side of ramp slope for drop-offs exceeding 1⁄2 inch (M303.3.3.4)
change in level greater than 1⁄2 inch is ramped with a running slope no steeper than 1:12 and cross slopes no steeper than 1:48 (M303.3.3, M303.3.3.1, and M303.3.3.2)

clear width of ramp run 36 inches (915 mm) min. (M303.3.3.3)
wheelchair space surface does not slope more than 1:48 in any direction (M303.2.5) standing support on each side of standing surface (M304.3)

horizontal supports with gripping surfaces 4 inches (100 mm) min. long (M305.3.1)

top of gripping surfaces for horizontal supports 34 inches (865 mm) high min. and 38 inches (965 mm) high max. above standing surface (M305.3.1)

standing supports do not rotate within their fittings (M305.3.3)

slip resistant surface (M304.2) Where the primary use of the equipment supports more than one patient position, it must comply with the requirements for each use. The weight scale is usable by both people who are seated in wheelchairs and those who stand and must meet the requirements of both Sections M303 and M304. (M101.2)

the weight scale platform size and ramped entry accommodate people who use mobility devices standing supports help those who ambulate with a disability maintain balance and position

## Figure M5: Overview of M303 Diagnostic Equipment for Use by a Patient While Seated in a Wheelchair and 304 Diagnostic Equipment for Use by a Patient in a Standing Position (Mammography Machine Example) standing support on each side of standing surface (M304.3)
standing supports do not rotate within their fittings (M305.3.3)

vertical gripping surfaces 18 inches (455 mm) long min. (M305.3.2)

bottom of vertical gripping surface 34 inches (865 mm) high min. and 37 inches high (940 mm) max. above standing surface (M305.3.2) Where the primary use of the equipment supports more than one patient position, it must comply with the requirements for each use. The mammography machine is usable by both people who are seated in wheelchairs and those who stand and must meet the requirements of both Sections M303 and M304. (M101.2)

breast platform 30 inches (760 mm) high min. and 42 inches (1065 mm) high max. above floor when used by a patient seated in a wheelchair (M303.4 and M303.4.1)

36 inches (915 mm) wide min. and 48 inches (1220 mm) deep min. wheelchair space (M303.2.2 and M303.2.3)

wheelchair space surface slopes no more than 1:48 in any direction (M303.2.5)
wheelchair space includes knee and toe clearance complying with M303.2.4, see Figure M6 (M303.2.4, M303.2.4.1, and M303.2.4.2)

wheelchair space orients in the same direction as other patients using the diagnostic equipment (M303.2.1) knee and toe space under breast platform 25 inches (635 mm) deep (M303.2.4)

## Figure M6: M303.2.4 Knee and Toe Clearance 8 inches (205 mm) deep min. knee clearance at 27 inches (685 mm) high min. (M303.2.4.2)

27 inches min. (685 mm)

11 inches (280 mm) min. and 25 inches (635 mm) max. deep knee clearance at 9 inches (230 mm) high (M303.2.4.2) between 9 inches (230 mm) and 27 inches (685 mm) above the floor, the knee clearance is permitted to reduce at a rate of 1 inch (25 mm) in depth for every 6 inches (150 mm) in height (M303.2.4.2)

9 inches (230 mm) high toe clearance (M303.2.4.1)

6 inches (150 mm) deep max. toe clearance (M303.2.4.1)

the depth of the wheelchair space (M303.2) must include knee and toe clearance of 17 inches (430 mm) min. and 25 inches (635 mm) max., knee and toe clearance under breast platforms must be 25 inches (635 mm) deep, see Figure M5 (M303.2.4)