Department Of Veterans Affairs
VA Space Planning Criteria (Chapter 102)
Washington, D.C. 20402
December 2006
7. Storage, Equipment (SRSE1) ............................................... 180 NSF (16.7 NSM)
Minimum NSF. Provide one per each Intensive Care Nursing Unit type. Provide an
additional 10 NSF per each patient bed projected for the Intensive Care Nursing Unit
type greater than 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 Intensive Care Nursing Unit type and if in Concept of
Operations.
9. Crash Cart Alcove (RCA01) ...................................................... 20 NSF (1.9 NSM)
Provide one for each Intensive Care Nursing Unit type.
10. Mobile X-Ray Machine Alcove (XRM01) .................................. 40 NSF (3.7 NSM)
Provide one for each Intensive Care Nursing Unit type.
11. Data & Tele-Communications Room (COMC1) ................... 120 NSF (11.1 NSM)
Provide one for each Intensive Care Nursing Unit type.
This room is used for information technology equipment provided by the VA and
outside vendors.
This room is not a utility/data service connections/distribution room, which is normally
accommodated in the building net to gross conversion factor.
12. Disposal Chute Room, Linen (XXXXX) .................................... 20 NSF (1.9 NSM)
Provide one for each two adjacent Intensive Care Nursing Units and if in Concept of
Operations.
This space should be located in a central core area for access by multiple units.
13. Disposal Chute Room, Trash (XXXXX) .................................... 20 NSF (1.9 NSM)
Provide one for each two adjacent Intensive Care Nursing Units and if in Concept of
Operations.
This space should be located in a central core area for access by multiple units.
14. Stretcher / Wheelchair Alcove (SRLW1).................................. 40 NSF (3.7 NSM)
Provide one for each Intensive Care Nursing Unit type.
15. Housekeeping Aids Closet-HAC (JANC1) ............................. 40 NSF (3.7 NSM)
Provide one for each Intensive Care Nursing Unit type.
D. Patient Care Unit: Staff and Administrative Areas
1. ICU Nurse Station (NSTA1)................................................... 250 NSF (23.3 NSM)
Minimum NSF. Provide one for each Intensive Care Nursing Unit type. Provide an
additional 10 NSF per each increment of two patient beds projected for the Intensive
Care Nursing Unit type greater than eight.
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