Department Of Veterans Affairs
VA Space Planning Criteria (Chapter 104)
Washington, D.C. 20402
March 2007
H. SCI/D Patient Therapy
1. Physical Therapy /
Kinesiology Therapy (PTES1) ........................................ 1400 NSF (130.0 NSM)
Provide one per SCI/D Center.
This area provides space for physical therapy treatment and gymnasium, which is
provided with equipment for several functions including mats, platforms, gait
training, parallel bars, and weights as well as other resistive equipment including
orthotic and prosthetic training services.
2. Occupational Therapy (OTEV1).......................................... 800 NSF (74.3 NSM)
Provide one per SCI/D Center.
This room accommodates a wide variety of physical, psychosocial, and vocational
evaluation and therapy equipment.
3. Activities of Daily Living (OTDL1) ...................................... 200 NSF (18.6 NSM)
Provide one per SCI/D Center.
This space is provided for patient retraining and practice of activities that
individuals need to perform in order to live independently. They include bathing,
physical ambulation, grooming, dressing, feeding, and toileting. Facilities include
a mock bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom.
4. Home Environment Learning (XXYYC) .............................. 660 NSF (61.4 NSM)
Provide one per SCI/D Center.
This area is used to assess the SCI/D patient's level of independence, and to
promote a successful transition from the patient care unit to the patient's home
environment.
5. Horticulture Therapy (XXYYC)............................................ 150 NSF (13.9 NSM)
Provide one per SCI/D Center.
This area provides space for patients to perform simple gardening activities under
direct supervision of the recreational therapist.
6. Storage, Equipment (SRE01) .............................................. 150 NSF (14.0 NSM)
Minimum NSF; provide an additional 50 NSF if the total number of projected
SCI/D Acute and Long Term Care beds is between thirty and sixty. Provide an
additional 100 NSF if the total number of SCI/D Acute and Long Term Care beds
projected is greater than sixty and if SCI/D Patient Therapy is authorized.
7. Therapeutic Pool (PTWT1) .............................................. 2000 NSF (204.3 NSM)
Provide one if Therapeutic Pool is authorized.
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