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

5.4.1 Transfer Support Location for Equipment Used in a Supine, Prone, Side-Lying, or Seated Position. Transfer supports should be required on both sides of the transfer surface and be movable or removable so they can be out of the way during transfer.

5.4.1.1 Transfer Support Location for Stretchers. The transfer surface for stretchers should be oriented along the long side of the surface.

5.4.1.2 Transfer and Positioning Support Location for Imaging Equipment. Transfer supports should be provided for imaging equipment with transfer surfaces with depths of less than or equal to 24 inches. Positioning supports should be provided for imaging equipment with transfer surfaces with depths greater than 24 inches. The transfer supports or positioning supports should be located opposite the transfer side.