Hospital Sign Design Guidelines - Revision history

Sdgotfre: /* Governing Document Reference: */

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	== Governing Document Reference: ==		== Governing Document Reference: ==
	[http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD)], ~~2009~~ or latest edition and the [http://online.encodeplus.com/regs/overlandpark-ks/doc-viewer.aspx?secid=3158&keywords=12.04.085#secid-3155 Overland Park Municipal Code (OPMC), Title 12 – Traffic, Chapter 12.04.]		[http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD)], 2023 or latest edition and the [http://online.encodeplus.com/regs/overlandpark-ks/doc-viewer.aspx?secid=3158&keywords=12.04.085#secid-3155 Overland Park Municipal Code (OPMC), Title 12 – Traffic, Chapter 12.04.]

	== MUTCD Requirements: ==		== MUTCD Requirements: ==

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	== Governing Document Reference: ==		== Governing Document Reference: ==
	[http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD)], 2009 or latest edition and the [http://online.encodeplus.com/regs/overlandpark-ks/doc-viewer.aspx#secid-~~2940~~ Overland Park Municipal Code (OPMC), Title 12 – Traffic, Chapter 12.04.]		[http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD)], 2009 or latest edition and the [http://online.encodeplus.com/regs/overlandpark-ks/doc-viewer.aspx?secid=3158&keywords=12.04.085#secid-3155 Overland Park Municipal Code (OPMC), Title 12 – Traffic, Chapter 12.04.]

	== MUTCD Requirements: ==		== MUTCD Requirements: ==

Bruce Wacker: /* Governing Document Reference: */

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	== Governing Document Reference: ==		== Governing Document Reference: ==
	[http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD)], 2009 or latest edition and the [http://~~www~~.~~opkansas~~.~~org~~/wp-~~content/uploads/downloads~~/~~1204~~-~~overland~~-~~park-traffic-ordinance-including-table-of-contents-and-index.pdf~~ Overland Park Municipal Code (OPMC), Title 12 – Traffic, Chapter 12.04.]		[http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD)], 2009 or latest edition and the [http://online.encodeplus.com/regs/overlandpark-ks/doc-viewer.aspx#secid-2940 Overland Park Municipal Code (OPMC), Title 12 – Traffic, Chapter 12.04.]

	== MUTCD Requirements: ==		== MUTCD Requirements: ==

Bruce Wacker: /* Definition of Hospital: */

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Definition of Hospital:

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	A facility that has:		A facility that has:
	#An organized medical staff of physicians with permanent facilities that include inpatient beds.		#An organized medical staff of physicians with permanent facilities that include inpatient beds.
	#Medical services, including physician services, and continuous registered professional 24-hour nursing services, 7 days a week.		#Medical services, including physician services, and continuous registered professional 24-hour nursing services, 7 days a week, to provide diagnosis and treatment for patients who have a variety of medical conditions.
	#Emergency department facilities with a Physician (or Emergency Care Nurse on duty within the Emergency department with a physician on-call) trained in Emergency Medical procedures on duty.		#Emergency department facilities with a Physician (or Emergency Care Nurse on duty within the Emergency department with a physician on-call) trained in Emergency Medical procedures on duty.
	#Licensed or approved for definitive medical care by an appropriate State authority.		#Licensed or approved for definitive medical care by an appropriate State authority.

Bruce Wacker: /* Definition of Hospital: */

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Definition of Hospital:

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	===Definition of Hospital:===		===Definition of Hospital:===
	A facility that has:		A facility that has:
	#24-hour ~~service~~, 7 days a week.		#An organized medical staff of physicians with permanent facilities that include inpatient beds.
			#Medical services, including physician services, and continuous registered professional 24-hour nursing services, 7 days a week.
	#Emergency department facilities with a Physician (or Emergency Care Nurse on duty within the Emergency department with a physician on-call) trained in Emergency Medical procedures on duty.		#Emergency department facilities with a Physician (or Emergency Care Nurse on duty within the Emergency department with a physician on-call) trained in Emergency Medical procedures on duty.
	#Licensed or approved for definitive medical care by an appropriate State authority.		#Licensed or approved for definitive medical care by an appropriate State authority.

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	== MUTCD Requirements: ==		== MUTCD Requirements: ==
	[[~~File~~:D9-2.png\|center]]		[[Image:D9-2.png\|center]]
	“Hospital” (D9-2) signs are considered to be general service signs. It is quite likely that general service signs for hospitals and police assistance will be desirable or necessary where such services are infrequent, and are to be found only on an intersecting highway or crossroad. The “Hospital” (D9-2) signs, if used at intersections, shall be accompanied by a directional message such as the “Advance Turn” (M5 series) or “Directional Arrow” (M6 series) auxiliary signs.		“Hospital” (D9-2) signs are considered to be general service signs. It is quite likely that general service signs for hospitals and police assistance will be desirable or necessary where such services are infrequent, and are to be found only on an intersecting highway or crossroad. The “Hospital” (D9-2) signs, if used at intersections, shall be accompanied by a directional message such as the “Advance Turn” (M5 series) or “Directional Arrow” (M6 series) auxiliary signs.
	[[~~File~~:Hospital Advance Turn and Directional Signs.png\|center]]		[[Image:Hospital Advance Turn and Directional Signs.png\|center]]
	The sign should be installed at a suitable distance in advance of the turn-off point or intersecting street. Individual states that elect to provide service signing should establish a statewide policy or warrant for its use and criteria for the availability of services, based on national guidelines. Local jurisdictions for such signing should follow the state policy for the sake of uniformity.		The sign should be installed at a suitable distance in advance of the turn-off point or intersecting street. Individual states that elect to provide service signing should establish a statewide policy or warrant for its use and criteria for the availability of services, based on national guidelines. Local jurisdictions for such signing should follow the state policy for the sake of uniformity.

Bruce Wacker: /* Governing Document Reference: */

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	== Governing Document Reference: ==		== Governing Document Reference: ==
	[http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD)], 2009 or latest edition and the [http://www.opkansas.org/wp-content/uploads/downloads/1204-overland-park-traffic-ordinance-including-table-of-contents-and-index.pdf Overland Park Municipal Code 12.04.]		[http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD)], 2009 or latest edition and the [http://www.opkansas.org/wp-content/uploads/downloads/1204-overland-park-traffic-ordinance-including-table-of-contents-and-index.pdf Overland Park Municipal Code (OPMC), Title 12 – Traffic, Chapter 12.04.]

	== MUTCD Requirements: ==		== MUTCD Requirements: ==

Bruce Wacker: /* City of Overland Park Guidelines for Installation: */

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City of Overland Park Guidelines for Installation:

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	The City of Overland Park has established the following policy for the installation of hospital signing that is consistent with the policy of the Kansas Department of Transportation.		The City of Overland Park has established the following policy for the installation of hospital signing that is consistent with the policy of the Kansas Department of Transportation.

	~~<u>~~Definition of Hospital:~~</u><br>~~		===Definition of Hospital:===
	A facility that has:		A facility that has:
	#24-hour service, 7 days a week.		#24-hour service, 7 days a week.
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	#Equipped for radio voice communications with ambulances and other hospitals.		#Equipped for radio voice communications with ambulances and other hospitals.

	~~<u>~~Purpose of Signing~~</u><br>~~		===Purpose of Signing===
	The purpose of the "Hospital" sign is to direct motorists that are in need of immediate emergency medical attention from the state highway to the nearest emergency medical facility. An emergency medical (hospital) facility is defined above. The signs are installed to specifically target the motorist who is unfamiliar with the area and not necessarily local traffic.		The purpose of the "Hospital" sign is to direct motorists that are in need of immediate emergency medical attention from the state highway to the nearest emergency medical facility. An emergency medical (hospital) facility is defined above. The signs are installed to specifically target the motorist who is unfamiliar with the area and not necessarily local traffic.

April Wire: /* City of Overland Park Guidelines for Installation: */

2014-07-14T14:01:07Z

City of Overland Park Guidelines for Installation:

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	<u>Definition of Hospital:</u><br>		<u>Definition of Hospital:</u><br>
	A facility that has:		A facility that has:
	#24-hour service, 7 days a week		#24-hour service, 7 days a week.
	#Emergency department facilities with a Physician (or Emergency Care Nurse on duty within the Emergency department with a physician on-call) trained in Emergency Medical procedures on duty		#Emergency department facilities with a Physician (or Emergency Care Nurse on duty within the Emergency department with a physician on-call) trained in Emergency Medical procedures on duty.
	#Licensed or approved for definitive medical care by an appropriate State authority		#Licensed or approved for definitive medical care by an appropriate State authority.
	#Equipped for radio voice communications with ambulances and other hospitals		#Equipped for radio voice communications with ambulances and other hospitals.

	<u>Purpose of Signing</u><br>		<u>Purpose of Signing</u><br>

Bruce Wacker: /* MUTCD Requirements: */

2014-02-07T16:36:43Z

MUTCD Requirements:

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	== MUTCD Requirements: ==		== MUTCD Requirements: ==
			[[File:D9-2.png\|center]]
	“Hospital” (D9-2) signs are considered to be general service signs. It is quite likely that general service signs for hospitals and police assistance will be desirable or necessary where such services are infrequent, and are to be found only on an intersecting highway or crossroad. The “Hospital” (D9-2) signs, if used at intersections, shall be accompanied by a directional message such as the “Advance Turn” (M5 series) or “Directional Arrow” (M6 series) auxiliary signs.		“Hospital” (D9-2) signs are considered to be general service signs. It is quite likely that general service signs for hospitals and police assistance will be desirable or necessary where such services are infrequent, and are to be found only on an intersecting highway or crossroad. The “Hospital” (D9-2) signs, if used at intersections, shall be accompanied by a directional message such as the “Advance Turn” (M5 series) or “Directional Arrow” (M6 series) auxiliary signs.
			[[File:Hospital Advance Turn and Directional Signs.png\|center]]
	The sign should be installed at a suitable distance in advance of the turn-off point or intersecting street. Individual states that elect to provide service signing should establish a statewide policy or warrant for its use and criteria for the availability of services, based on national guidelines. Local jurisdictions for such signing should follow the state policy for the sake of uniformity.		The sign should be installed at a suitable distance in advance of the turn-off point or intersecting street. Individual states that elect to provide service signing should establish a statewide policy or warrant for its use and criteria for the availability of services, based on national guidelines. Local jurisdictions for such signing should follow the state policy for the sake of uniformity.

	== City of Overland Park Guidelines for Installation: ==		== City of Overland Park Guidelines for Installation: ==