Department Of Veterans Affairs
VA Space Planning Criteria (Chapter 104)
Washington, D.C. 20402
March 2007
13. AC: Housekeeping Aides Closet- HAC (JANC1) ...................40 NSF (3.8 NSM)
Provide one per each SCI/D Acute Care Patient Unit.
14. AC: Nurse Station (NSTA1) .................................................250 NSF (23.2 NSM)
Minimum NSF; provide one for each SCI/D Acute Care Patient Care Unit.
Provide an additional 10 NSF per each increment of two projected SCI/D Acute
Care patient beds greater than twenty. Maximum 300 NSF.
The Nurse Station serves as a working and control center for nursing, physicians,
other clinical staff, and administrative staff as required.
15. AC: Ward Clerk (OFA01/OFA02) .............................................80 NSF (7.5 NSM)
Provide one per each SCI/D Acute Care Patient Care Unit. Provide OFA01 for
Standard Furniture, or OFA02 for Systems Furniture.
This area may be integral to the staff station. Provides space for personnel
associated with Medical Administration Services in support of inpatient activities.
16. AC: Medication Room (MEDP1) ..........................................120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per each SCI/D Acute Care Patient Care Unit.
This area provides space for all of the medications assigned to the patient unit
and medical supplies needing secured storage. Medications are kept in locked
storage units that are part of an overall Medical Center pharmacy system.
Refrigerated storage is provided for medications and solutions requiring controlled
temperature.
17. AC: Office, Nurse Supervisor (OFD01) ...............................130 NSF (12.1 NSM)
Provide one per Nurse Supervisor FTE position authorized for each SCI/D Acute
Care Patient Care Unit.
This area provides space for the head nurse or nurse supervisor in the
management of the patient unit. It is sized to accommodate SCI/D patients who
may be using a litter rather than a wheelchair. The Nurse Supervisor Office may
be shared by all shifts. Location should be near the Nurse Station.
E. LTC Patient Care Unit: Administrative and Support Areas
1. LTC: Toilet, Patient (TLTU1) ....................................................60 NSF (5.6 NSM)
Provide one per each SCI/D Long Term Care Patient Care Unit.
2. LTC: Laundry, Patient (XXYYC) ............................................100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Provide one per each SCI/D Long Term Care Patient Care Unit.
This room provides washer, dryer and folding space for personal patient laundry.
3. LTC: Quiet Room (OFA02) ...................................................150 NSF (13.9 NSM)
Provide one per each SCI/D Long Term Care Patient Care Unit.
This area provides space for quiet activities such as reading, writing letters,
studying, etc. The space should accommodate one or two patients or one patient
with family members or staff when privacy is required.
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