M301.2 Transfer Surface.
A transfer surface shall be provided and shall comply with M301.2.
M301.2.1 Adjustability.
Transfer surfaces shall be adjustable in height measured from the floor to the top of the uncompressed transfer surface and shall provide the following:
A. A low transfer position at a height of 17 inches (430 mm) minimum and 19 inches (485 mm) maximum;
B. A high transfer position at 25 inches (635 mm); and
C. At least 4 additional transfer positions located between the low and high transfer positions and separated by 1 inch (25 mm) minimum.
M301.2.2 Sunset.
The low transfer position height, Item A of M301.2.1, shall cease to have effect on [Insert date 5 years after date of publication in the Federal Register].
M301.2.3 Size.
The size of the transfer surface shall comply with M301.2.3.1 or M301.2.3.2. The size of transfer surfaces shall be measured from center points of their opposing sides.
M301.2.3.1 End Transfer Surface.
End transfer surfaces shall be 28 inches (710 mm) wide minimum and 17 inches (430 mm) long minimum.
EXCEPTION: Transfer surfaces for imaging equipment with bores shall be permitted to be 21 inches (535 mm) wide minimum but shall not be permitted to be less than the full width of the examination surface provided for the patient.
M301.2.3.2 Side Transfer Surface.
Side transfer surfaces shall be 28 inches (710 mm) wide minimum and 28 inches (710 mm) long minimum.
EXCEPTION: Transfer surfaces for imaging equipment with bores shall be permitted to be 21 inches (535 mm) wide minimum but shall not be permitted to be less than the full width of the examination surface provided for the patient.
M301.2.4 Unobstructed Transfer.
Each transfer surface shall provide two unobstructed sides for patient transfer.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Obstructions no more than 3 inches (75 mm) deep shall be permitted to extend beyond transfer sides of transfer surfaces provided that such obstructions do not protrude above the tops of transfer surfaces.
2. Temporary obstructions shall be permitted provided that they can be repositioned during transfer to comply with M301.2.4, including Exception 1.
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