M301 Diagnostic Equipment Used by Patients in Supine, Prone, or Side-Lying Position
M301.1 General.
Diagnostic equipment that supports patients in a supine, prone, or side-lying position shall comply with M301.
EXCEPTION: Examination chairs complying with M302 that recline to facilitate diagnosis after patients transfer onto the chair shall not be required to comply with M301.
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.
M301.3 Supports.
Transfer supports, leg supports, and reclining surfaces shall comply with M301.3.
M301.3.1 Transfer Supports.
Transfer surfaces required by M301.2 shall provide transfer supports and shall comply with M305.2.
M301.3.2 Leg Supports.
Where stirrups are provided, leg supports shall also be provided and shall comply with M305.4.
M301.3.3 Head and Back Support.
Where the diagnostic equipment is used in a reclined position, head and back support shall be provided and shall comply with M305.5.
M301.4 Lift Compatibility.
Diagnostic equipment shall be usable with portable patient lifts and, when in use with such lifts, shall comply with M301.4.1 or M301.4.2.
EXCEPTION: Where fixed overhead patient lifts are provided, and when their use with diagnostic equipment is permitted by an enforcing authority, diagnostic equipment shall not be required to meet the lift compatibility requirements of this section provided that such equipment is clearly labeled as not compatible with portable floor lifts.
M301.4.1 Clearance in Base.
The base of diagnostic equipment shall provide a clearance 39 inches (990 mm) wide minimum, 6 inches (150 mm) high minimum measured from the floor, and 36 inches (915 mm) deep minimum measured from the edge of the examination surface. Where the width of examination surfaces is less than 36 inches (915 mm), the clearance depth shall extend the full width of the equipment. Components of diagnostic equipment are permitted to be located within 8 inches (205 mm) maximum of the centerline of the clearance width.
M301.4.2 Clearance Around Base.
The base of diagnostic equipment shall provide a clearance 6 inches (150 mm) high minimum measured from the floor and 36 inches (915 mm) deep minimum measured from the edge of the examination surface. The width of the base permitted within this clearance shall be 26 inches (660 mm) wide maximum at the edge of the examination surface and shall be permitted to increase at a rate of 1 inch (25 mm) in width for each 3 inches (75 mm) in depth.
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