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Cardiac Catheter Suite

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

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Getting To (Cardiac Catheter Suite)

  • This route starts at Firth Close accessible parking.
  • The most accessible route from here has step-free level access.
  • This route also has a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
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  • Access to this department is via the Chesterman Wing - entrance 11.
  • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • This department is located on Level E of the Chesterman Wing.
  • The department is approximately 23m from the Chesterman Wing - NGL 12 and 14 lift.
  • Enter the hospital via the Chesterman Wing - entrance 11.
  • Continue ahead to the Chesterman main corridor and turn right.
  • Proceed through the double doors to the lifts on the right.
  • Take the lifts to Level E and on exiting turn right and continue along the corridor.
  • The Cardiac Catheter Suite is on the right.
  • This route to the department has a lift.
  • Doors are held open along this route.
  • The flooring is shiny and patterned along this route.
  • There are resting areas along this route to the department.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route: accessible toilet (with left hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Firth Close Accessible Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the east side of the hospital site.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.
    • The nearest designated bay is 10m from Chesterman Wing - Entrance 11.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Chesterman Wing - Entrance 11)

  • This entrance is located on the east side of the hospital site.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 172cm.
  • 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 195cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift (Chesterman Wing - NGL 12 and 14)

  • The lift surveyed is located in the Chesterman Wing, off the main corridor.
  • The distance from Chesterman Wing - Entrance 11 is 23m.
  • 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 129cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 152cm (width) x 244cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a medium visual contrast and tactile markings.
  • The majority of the internal 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 vary in size.

Department / Service (Cardiac Catheter Suite)

  • Location and Access View
    • Cardiac Catheter Suite is located on level E of the Chesterman Wing.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 147cm.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 121cm.
    • There are double automatic doors.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 177cm.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • There is background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Cardiac Catheter Suite)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located just inside the Cardiac Catheter Suite Day Ward and opposite reception.
    • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.

Reception (Cardiac Catheter Suite Reception)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located ahead as you enter the Cardiac Catheter Suite.
    • The distance from the Cardiac Catheter Suite entrance is 5m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 98cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Consultation / Medical Room (Recovery Bay)

  • The room surveyed was Recovery Bay.
  • The room is located ahead as you enter the Cardiac Catheter Suite.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 190cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Consultation / Medical Room (Cardiac Catheter Suite Day Ward)

  • The room surveyed was Cardiac Catheter Suite Day Ward.
  • The room is located on the right after entering the Cardiac Catheter Suite.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • There is an open extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 190cm.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: coffee tables, height adjustable tables and desks.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Imaging Room (Cardiac D)

  • The room surveyed was Cardiac D.
  • The room is located on the rear department corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Imaging Room View
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into the room.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • There is an open extension leaf.
    • The width of the opening is 131cm.
    • The door has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • The treatment table is wall mounted and height adjustable.
    • The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There may be background noise in this room.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located just inside the Cardiac Catheter Suite Day Ward.
    • The distance from the Cardiac Catheter Suite entrance is 10m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 89cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 163cm (width) x 290cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 70cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 102cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 112cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 105cm 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 waste bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.