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Ward 3 - Surgical Assessment Unit

Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9HT

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Getting To (Ward 3 - Surgical Assessment Unit)

  • The most accessible route from Car Park B has step-free level access, a dropped kerb with tactile paving, bollards and a pedestrian crossing.
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  • Access to Ward 3 - Surgical Assessment Unit is via the main entrance.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • Ward 3 - Surgical Assessment Unit is located on the ground floor of the hospital, on Brown Street.
  • Ward 3 - Surgical Assessment Unit is approximately 200m from the main entrance.
  • Enter via the main entrance and continue ahead along the Blue Street corridor.
  • Continue ahead over Burgundy and Green Streets to the end of the corridor.
  • Turn right into Brown Street and continue to the end of the corridor.
  • Turn left and the entrance to Ward 3 - Surgical Assessment Unit is located ahead.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny and patterned.
  • 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 changing places facility, a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer), toilets for ambulant disabled users and standard toilets.
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Parking (Car Park B - Standard and Blue Badge Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located opposite the main entrance at the north of the hospital.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 15m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope, uneven surfaces and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
    • There is not a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the hospital opposite Sharoe Green Lane.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is 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 115cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a medium 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 111cm.
  • The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Ward (Ward 3 - Surgical Assessment Unit)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a shared ward.
    • There are 6 bays available.
    • There are 2 side rooms available.
    • There are 18 beds in total on the ward.
    • There are 4 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this ward.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 133cm.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 123cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
    • The doors are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 157cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • 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 vary due to the size of the space.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs without armrests.
    • There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations and washrooms.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations for visitors is located on Blue Street.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Ward 3 - Surgical Assessment Unit)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 5 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located in the assessment rooms 1 and 3, and along the corridors to the left and right at the end of the main corridor.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located along the corridors to the left and right at the end of the main corridor.

Reception (SAU Reception)

  • The reception is located on the left after the Ward 3 entrance.
  • The distance from the Ward 3 entrance is 1m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 114cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • 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 without armrests.
  • The seating is fixed.

Seating Area (Waiting Room)

  • Location and Access View
    • The waiting room is located ahead from the Ward 3 entrance, at the end of the corridor .
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • 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 away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • 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 high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and armchairs.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mobile hearing assistance in the room which was working.

Standard Bedroom (Side Room - 2)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located ahead from the Ward 3 entrance, to the end of the corridor and then at the end of the corridor to the left.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is pictorial, written text, dementia friendly and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests, a height adjustable bed, bedside plug sockets and a TV with subtitles.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Consultation / Medical Room (Assessment Room 3)

  • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Assessment Room 3.
  • The room is located ahead from the Ward 3 entrance, on the left side of the corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (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 and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: height adjustable tables.
  • 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.
  • The room has an en suite toilet with adaptions.

Consultation / Medical Room (Treatment)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Treatment.
  • The room is located ahead from the Ward 3 entrance, on the right side of the corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 154cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (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 at a fixed height.
  • The length of the treatment table is 175cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Consultation / Medical Room (Assessment Room 6 - Venepuncture Station)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Assessment Room 6 - Venepuncture Station.
  • The room is located ahead from the Ward 3 entrance, on the right side of the corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not 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.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Toilet with Adaptions and Shower)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located ahead from the Ward 3 entrance, to the end of the corridor and then at the end of the corridor to the right.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is pictorial, written text, dementia friendly and numbered signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens both ways and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 81cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • 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 345cm (width) x 191cm (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, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 98cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a high 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 96cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 78cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 115cm 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 106cm 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 mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The bathroom has a clinical waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high 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 lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located ahead from the Ward 3 entrance, to the end of the corridor and then at the end of the corridor to the left.
    • 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 and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens both ways and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • 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 cubicle are 153cm (width) x 315cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 87cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever 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 is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has 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 46cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 103cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm 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 low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 124cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 122cm 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 clinical waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.