Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Space Planning Criteria (Chapter 204)
Washington, DC 20420
February 2007
6.
Is Speech-Language Pathology Group Therapy authorized? (M)
7.
Is a training program authorized? (M)
8.
Are Audiometric Examination Booths authorized? (M)
9.
Are Speech Pathology Special Procedures, including larygoscopy, stroboscopy,
fiberoptic Endoscopy (FEES), surface electromyography (SEMG), cervical
auscultation, respiration, swallow coordination assessment, manometry, and
tracheo-esophageal puncture voice prosthesis fitting authorized? (M)
B. Workload Input Data Statements
1. How many annual projected Audiology Clinic stops are projected? (W)
2. How many Speech-Language Pathology Clinic stops are projected? (W)
C. Staffing Input Data Statements
1.
How many Audiologist FTE positions are authorized? (S)
2.
How many Speech-Language Pathologist FTE positions are authorized? (S)
3.
How many Audiology Health Technician / Assistant positions are authorized? (S)
4.
How many Speech-Language Pathology Technician / Assistant positions are
authorized? (S)
5. How many Administrative Assistant FTE positions are authorized? (S)
6. How many Clerical FTE positions are authorized? (S)
7. How many Trainee FTE positions are authorized? (S)
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SPACE CRITERIA
A. Reception Areas
1. Waiting (XXXXX) .................................................................... 100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Minimum NSF. For up to two Audiometric Exam Suite / Exam Booth. Provide an
additional 55 NSF per each projected Audiometric Exam Suite/Exam Booth
greater than two.
100 NSF provides for three standard seats, one wheelchair accessible seat and
waiting space for one stretcher or two motorized scooters.
55 NSF additional allocates 25 NSF for one accessible seat and 30 NSF for two
standard seats per exam/treatment room over one.
2. Receptionist /
Control Clerk (XXXXX)............................................................. 80 NSF (7.4 NSM)
Minimum NSF, for up to two projected Audiometric Exam Suite/Exam Booth.
Provide an additional 10 NSF for each projected Audiometric Exam Suite / Exam
Booth greater than two. Maximum 150 NSF.
3. Toilet, Public (XXXXX) ............................................................ 50 NSF (4.7 NSM)
Provide one per waiting area.
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