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Acute Medical Unit (AMU) - Firth 5

Northern General Hospital, Herries Road, Sheffield, S5 7AT

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Getting To (Acute Medical Unit -AMU - Firth 5)

  • The most accessible route from the Huntsman accessible parking and drop-off includes has a slight ramp or slope and a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
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  • Access to Acute Medical Unit (AMU) - Firth 5 is via the Huntsman Building Entrance 3.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • Acute Medical Unit (AMU) - Firth 5 is located on Level D of the Firth Wing.
  • Acute Medical Unit (AMU) - Firth 5 is approximately 25m from the NGL 40/41 lift.
  • Enter via the main Huntsman Building entrance and proceed along the corridor past the first and second sets of lifts on the left.
    Continue along the corridor to the third set of lifts.
    Take a lift to Level D and on exiting, turn right.
    Follow the corridor on the right and continue ahead.
    Acute Medical Unit (AMU) - Firth 5 is located on the left.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny .
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer), standard toilets and a changing places facility.
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Parking (Huntsman Entrance - Accessible Parking and Drop-Off)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the south side of the hospital site, in front of the Huntsman Building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 229cm (width) x 454cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 125cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 31m from Huntsman Building - Entrance 3.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes, uneven surfaces and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located in front of the Huntsman Building entrance.

Entrance (Huntsman Building - Entrance 3)

  • This entrance is located on the south side of the hospital site.
  • 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 level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 151cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high 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 153cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 178cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift (Firth Wing - NGL 40 and 41)

  • The lift surveyed is located in the Firth Wing, off the main corridor.
  • The distance from Chesterman Wing – Entrance 11 is 66m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • Level B, C, D and E are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a medium 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 medium visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 130cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 143cm (width) x 278cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: 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 vary in size.

Ward (Acute Medical Unit - AMU - Firth 5)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a Medical Admissions ward.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • There are 3 bays available.
    • There are 4 side rooms available.
    • There are 20+ beds in total on the ward.
    • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access via lift into this ward.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 110cm.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 130cm.
    • There are double automatic doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 156cm.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 123cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Reception / Nurses' Station View
    • The height of the desk is 112cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without 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: toilets with adaptations and washrooms.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations for visitors is located at the Huntsman Building hospital entrance.
  • Visiting Hours View
    • There are set visiting times for the ward.
    • Visiting times are 08:00 - 20:00.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Acute Medical Unit - AMU - Firth 5)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 6 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located in each bay, 2 of the side rooms and on the ward corridor.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located on the ward corridor.

Room (Quiet Room)

  • The room is located on the left when entering the ward.
  • The distance from the ward entrance is 10m.
  • 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 is a key fob/card reader at a height of 117cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the opening is 73cm.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 116cm.
  • 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 medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: armchairs and sofas.
  • 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, with unshaded light sources.

Shower with Adaptations (Shower)

  • Location and Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located to the right of the ward.
    • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens both ways and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 54cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The facility has a clinical waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in Bay C.
    • 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 written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens both ways and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a lever 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 155cm (width) x 202cm (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, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 86cm (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 no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 42cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 89cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab 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 132cm 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 150cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.