Department Of Veterans Affairs
VA Space Planning Criteria (Chapter 104)
Washington, D.C. 20402
March 2007
Provide one per Urodynamics Treatment Suite. Do not duplicate Cystoscopy
facilities of sufficient capacity in attached VAMC OR Suite.
This room is used for Cystotoscopy Examinations, procedures and for
Lithotripsy. Portable / mobile equipment may assist in allowing space to be
used for several purposes, provided adjacent storage space is available to
park equipment when not in use.
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Urodynamics: Storage and Instrument
Cleaning Room (SRS01) .................................................. 400 SF (37.2 NSM)
Provide one per Urodynamics Treatment Suite. Do not duplicate Cystoscopy
facilities of sufficient capacity in attached VAMC OR Suite.
This space is used to support the Cystoscopy room for exams, procedures
and for lithotripsy. Portable / mobile equipment used in examinations and
procedures is kept in adjacent storage space when not in use. Scopes are
disinfected and cleaned in the Instrument Room.
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Urodynamics: Recovery (RRSS1) .................................300 NSF (27.9 NSM)
Provide one per Urodynamics Treatment Suite. Do not duplicate Cystoscopy
facilities of sufficient capacity in attached VAMC OR Suite.
This room is used for the recovery of patients who have undergone
Cystoscopy exams and procedures, and / or Lithotripsy.
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Urodynamics: Dressing Room /
Cubicle (DR001) ................................................................100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Provide one per Urodynamics Treatment Suite.
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Urodynamics: Patient Shower (TLTS1) ............................80 NSF (7.5 NSM)
Provide one per Urodynamics Treatment Suite.
9. Urologist Office (OFD01) .....................................................130 NSF (12.1 NSM)
Provide one per Urologist FTE position authorized.
This room is sized to provide access for a patient using a litter.
10. Nurse Station (NSTA1) .........................................................150 NSF (13.9 NSM)
Provide one if SCI/D Patient Clinic is authorized.
The staff station serves as a working area and control center for nurses and other
staff working in the SCI/D Patient Clinic.
11. SCI/D Pharmacy (PHOD1) ...................................................160 NSF (14.9 NSM)
Provide one if SCI/D Patient Clinic and an SCI/D Pharmacy are authorized.
12. Toilet, Patient (TLTU1) .............................................................50 NSF (4.7 NSM)
Provide one if SCI/D Patient Clinic is authorized.
13. Housekeeping Aides Closet-HAC (JANC1) ............................40 NSF (3.8 NSM)
Provide one if SCI/D Patient Clinic is authorized.
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