Clinics
Examination Room Accessible Layout for Clinics
Review the complete journey from arrival to use and exit. Check what people need to see, reach, turn around or operate.
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Walkthrough checklist
- Walk the route from the actual building approach, including thresholds, doors and level changes.
- Identify functions that need an approachable position and reachable controls, and check them with users.
- Check furniture, contrast and signage against applicable accessibility requirements with the project professional.
Worked example
Imagine a resident using a walker who can enter the room but cannot reach the wardrobe after a visitor chair is pulled beside the bed.
Review the full route with the resident, aid and chair in both occupied and parked positions. Relocate daily clothing to the accessible zone and have the relevant professional verify applicable access requirements.
How to test it
Repeat the walkthrough after furniture is placed and verify the finished design against the applicable local standards.
Apply it to this space
- Layout
- Keep the examination surface accessible from working sides and place a screen between the door and changing area.
- Detail
- Use easy-clean flooring and task lighting directed to the examination area with a separate ambient source.
- Trade-off
- More equipment storage can constrain staff movement.
- Walk the clinician route around the surface
- Check changing privacy from the doorway
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