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Firth 6 - Acute Medical Unit (AMU) Medical Assessment Centre (MAC)

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

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Getting To (Firth 6 - Acute Medical Unit - AMU / Medical Assessment Centre - MAC)

  • The most accessible route from the Huntsman Building accessible parking and drop-off has a slight ramp or slope and a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
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  • Access to Firth 6 - Acute Medical Unit (AMU) Medical Assessment Centre (MAC) is via the Huntsman Building Entrance 3.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • Firth 6 - Acute Medical Unit (AMU) Medical Assessment Centre (MAC) is located on Level D of the Firth Wing.
  • Firth 6 - Acute Medical Unit (AMU) Medical Assessment Centre (MAC) is approximately 11m from the Firth Wing NGL 40/41 lifts.
  • Enter via Huntsman Building Entrance 3 and proceed along the corridor past the first set of lifts on the left.
    Continue past a further set of lifts on the left.
    Follow the corridor to a third set of lifts.
    Take the lift to Level D.
    Exit the lift and turn right.
    Firth 6 - Acute Medical Unit (AMU) Medical Assessment Centre (MAC) is located on the right.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors 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 changing places facility, a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Accident and Emergency - 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 Accident and Emergency department.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 129cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 9m from Accident and Emergency - Entrance 4.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb without 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 between the Blue Badge bays.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

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 (Firth 6 - Acute Medical Unit - AMU / Medical Assessment Centre - MAC)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is an Acute Medical Ward.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • There are 6 bays available.
    • There are 8 side rooms available.
    • There are 20+ beds in total on the ward.
    • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this ward.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 122cm.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 109cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 157cm.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 119cm.
  • 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 114cm.
    • 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 a relatives' room for the ward.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: toilets with adaptations, a standard toilet and washrooms.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations for visitors is located at the Huntsman building main entrance.
  • Visiting Hours View
    • There are set visiting times for the ward.
    • Visiting times are 08:00 - 20:00.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Firth 6 - Acute Medical Unit - AMU / Medical Assessment Centre - MAC)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 7 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located in each bay and in 4 of the side rooms.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on the ward corridor.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located on the ward corridor.

Reception (Nurses Station)

  • The reception is located at the rear of the ward.
  • The distance from Firth 6 ward entrance is 18m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 114cm.
  • 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, with unshaded light sources.

Consultation / Medical Room (Treatment Room 1)

  • There are 2 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Treatment Room 1.
  • The room is located on the ward corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • 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 with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • 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 flooring is shiny.
  • 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 184cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • The furniture is fixed.
  • 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Toilet - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of Bay B.
    • 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 low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
    • 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 cubicle are 152cm (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 left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 89cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • 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 44cm 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 97cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 90cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has 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 129cm 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 127cm 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 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 even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.