Recommendations on Standards for the Design of Medical Diagnostic Equipment for Adults with Disabilities, Advisory Committee Final Report

5.3 Transfer Sides.

5.3.1 Permitted Obstructions to Transfer Sides for Equipment Used by Patients in a Supine, Prone, Side-Lying or Seated Position. A 3-inch maximum obstruction is permitted at transfer sides.

5.3.2 Transfer Sides for Equipment Used by Patients in a Supine, Prone, or Side-Lying Position.

5.3.2.1 Transfer Sides for Stretchers. The transfer surface shall be located to provide the ability to transfer from a mobility device onto both long sides of the surface.

5.3.2.2 Transfer Sides for Imaging Equipment. The transfer surface should be provided on at least one long side of the table.

5.3.3 Transfer Sides for Equipment Used by Patients in Seated Position.

5.3.3.1 Transfer Sides for Exam Chairs with Fixed Footrests. The 17 inch minimum depth and 21 inch minimum width should be located on both sides of examination chairs with a fixed footrest to allow for a left or right transfer.