Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Space Planning Criteria (Chapter 204)
Washington, DC 20420
February 2007
coordination assessment, manometry, and other diagnostic equipment. This
room also accommodates digital imaging equipment to view radiology images.
This room is also used for tracheo-esophageal puncture voice prosthesis fitting
procedures.
6. Speech-Language Pathology,
Individual Therapy (XXXXX) ................................................ 130 NSF (12.1 NSM)
Provide one for each whole increment of 750 annual projected Speech-Language
Pathology Clinic stops.
7. Speech-Language
Pathology Group Therapy (XXXXX).................................... 225 NSF (20.9 NSM)
Provide one if in Concept of Operations.
8. Observation Core (XXXXX) ..................................................... 50 NSF (4.7 NSM)
Provide one for each Speech-Language Clinic.
This room permits trainees to observe therapy. The observation core should be
adjacent to the individual/group therapy rooms to allow trainees to observe
therapy/treatment.
D. Support Areas
1. Storage, Equipment and Supplies (XXXXX)......................... 100 NSF (9.4 NSM)
Provide one each per Audiology Clinic and Speech-Language Pathology Clinic
Provide two if combined Audiology and Speech Pathology Service.
These areas are used for storing supplies, materials, device inventories, parts,
and equipment.
E. Staff and Administrative Areas
1. Office, Chief of Service (XXXXX) ........................................ 150 NSF (14.0 NSM)
Provide one per Audiology and Speech Pathology Service.
This office is used for program administration, meeting with staff and visitors, and
interviewing / counseling staff and patients.
2. Office, Secretary / Waiting (XXXXX) .................................. 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per Audiology and Speech Pathology Service.
3. Office, Administrative Assistant (XXXXX)............................ 100 NSF (9.2 NSM)
Provide one per Administrative Assistant FTE position authorized.
4. Office, Clerical (OFA03).......................................................... 80 NSF (7.5 NSM)
Provide one per Clerical FTE position authorized.
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