Department Of Veterans Affairs
VA Space Planning Criteria (Chapter 104)
Washington, D.C. 20402
March 2007
10. How many SCI/D Clinician FTE positions are authorized? (S)
11. How many Social Worker FTE positions are authorized? (S)
12. How many Recreational/Physical Therapist FTE positions are authorized? (S)
13. How many Urologist FTE positions are authorized? (S)
D. Miscellaneous Input Data Statements
1. How many Acute Care Isolation Negative Pressure Patient Rooms are
authorized? (Misc)
2. How many Long Term Care Isolation Negative Pressure Patient Rooms are
authorized? (Misc)
3. Is SCI/D to be located remote from a VAMC Library facility? (Misc)
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SPACE CRITERIA
A. Reception Areas
1. Entrance / Waiting (WRC01) ................................................150 NSF (13.9 NSM)
Provide one per Spinal Cord Injury / Disorders Center (SCI/D).
This area serves as an entrance for SCI patients, families, and other visitors.
Information services are provided in this area to direct patients and visitors.
2. Information Desk (RECP3).....................................................100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Provide one per SCI/D Entrance / Waiting
3. Toilet, Public (TLTU1) .............................................................50 NSF (4.6 NSM)
Provide one for male and one for female per Spinal Cord Injury / Disorders Center
(SCI/D).
B. Acute Care (AC) Patient Care Units
1. AC: Patient Room, One-Bed (BRMS1) ................................320 NSF (29.8 NSM)
Provide one each for 60 percent of the total number of Acute Care Patient beds
projected for each SCI/D Acute Care Patient Care Unit.
This room provides space for care and treatment of one inpatient. Includes bed
area and clearance around bed, wheelchair turnaround, and patient equipment
including lift/transfer devices, furniture, and family visiting area.
2. AC: Patient Room, Two-Bed (BRMS1)................................480 NSF (44.6 NSM)
Provide one each for 20 percent of the total number of Acute Care Patient beds
projected for each SCI/D Acute Care Patient Care Unit.
This room provides space for care and treatment of two inpatients. Includes bed
area and clearance around bed, wheelchair turnaround, and patient equipment
including lift/transfer devices, furniture, and family visiting area.
3. AC: Patient Room, Isolation,
Negative Pressure (BRIT1) ................................................... 320 NSF (29.8 NSM)
Provide one per Negative Pressure Isolation Patient Room authorized for each
SCI/D Acute Care Patient Care Unit.
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