Department Of Veterans Affairs
VA Space Planning Criteria (Chapter 100)
Washington, D.C. 20402
December 2006
6. Materials Handling Terminal, Soiled (UTLC1)..................... 110 NSF (10.3 NSM)
Provide one for each MS&N Patient Care Unit type and if in Concept of Operations.
Soiled materials lift.
7. Storage, Equipment (SRSE1) .............................................. 180 NSF (16.7 NSM)
Minimum NSF. Provide one for each MS&N Patient Care Unit type. Provide an
additional 10 NSF per each projected patient bed for the patient care unit type,
greater than twenty-eight.
The room is for the storage of equipment required for patient care on an "as needed"
basis.
8. Storage, Medical Gas (SRGC2) ................................................ 50 NSF (4.7 NSM)
Provide one for each MS&N Patient Care Unit type and if in Concept of Operations.
9. Storage, Orthopedic Cast (SRSC1).......................................... 60 NSF (5.6 NSM)
Provide one for the Orthopedic Patient Care Unit if in Concept of Operations.
10. Crash Cart Alcove (RCA01) ...................................................... 20 NSF (1.9 NSM)
Provide one for each MS&N Patient Care Unit type.
11. Mobile X-Ray Machine Alcove (XRM01) .................................. 40 NSF (3.8 NSM)
Provide one for each MS&N Patient Care Unit type.
12. Data & Tele-Communications Room (COMC1) ................... 120 NSF (11.1 NSM)
Provide one for each MS&N Patient Care Unit type.
This room is used for information technology equipment provided by the VA and
outside vendors.
This room is not a utility service connections/distribution room which is normally
accommodated in building net to gross conversion factor.
13. Disposal Chute Room, Trash (XXXXX) .................................... 20 NSF (1.9 NSM)
Provide one for each MS&N Patient Care Unit type and if in Concept of Operations.
14. Stretcher / Wheelchair Alcove (SRLW1).................................. 40 NSF (3.8 NSM)
Provide one for each MS&N Patient Care Unit type.
15. Housekeeping Aids Closet-HAC (JANC1) ............................... 40 NSF (3.8 NSM)
Provide one for each MS&N Patient Care Unit type.
D. Patient Care Unit: Staff and Administrative Areas
1. Nurse Station (NSTA1) .......................................................... 250 NSF (23.3 NSM)
Minimum NSF. Provide one for each MS&N Patient Care Unit type Provide an
additional 10 NSF per each increment of two projected patient beds for the patient
care unit type, greater than twenty-eight.
2. Medication Room (MEDP1)..................................................... 100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Provide one for each MS&N Patient Care Unit type.
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