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

5.4.4 Transfer Support Distance From Transfer Surface for Equipment Used in a Supine, Prone, Side-Lying, or Seated Position. The transfer support should be located a maximum distance of 1½ inches from the transfer surface.

5.4.4.1 Transfer Support Distance from Transfer Surface for Stretchers. Transfer supports should be located along the long side of the transfer surface on the opposite side of the transfer. The horizontal distance from the transfer surface should be no more than 3 inches from the edge of the patient support surface.

5.4.4.2 Transfer Support Distance from Transfer Surface for Imaging Equipment. Supports (transfer or positioning) should be located 1 ½ inches maximum from the transfer surface. The distance may extend up to 3 inches where the support must fold, collapse, come off, or articulate.