Department Of Veterans Affairs
VA Space Planning Criteria (Chapter 210)
Washington, D.C. 20402
December 2006
3. Toilet, Staff (TLTU1) ................................................................. 50 NSF (4.7 NSM)
Minimum one, for up to 15 FTE positions authorized. Provide one additional
toilet for each whole increment of 15 authorized FTE positions greater than
15.
H. Residency Program
The spaces below provide programming of educational spaces at
department/service/chapter level. Alternatively, sum all departments/services
data for Residency Program, and program space in Chapter 402-Educational
Facilities. Either/or do not duplicate space.
1. Office, Residency Program Director (XXXXX) ....................120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one if in Concept of Operations.
2. Cubicle, Resident / Intern (XXXXX) ..........................................64 NSF (5.9 NSM)
Provide one per Resident / Intern FTE and if in Concept of Operations.
3. Library (XXXXX) .....................................................................140 NSF (13.1 NSM)
Provide one if clinic is remote from central library facility or if in authorized
Concept of Operations.
4. Conference / Classroom (XXXXX) ........................................300 NSF (27.9 NSM)
Provide one if in Concept of Operations.
5. Exam Room (XXXXX) ............................................................120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one if in Concept of Operations.
6. Viewing Room (XXXXX) ............................................................60 NSF (5.6 NSM)
Provide one if in Concept of Operations.
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PLANNING AND DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
A. Net-to-department gross factor (NTDG) for Cardiovascular Laboratories is
1.50. This number when multiplied by the programmed Net Square Foot (NSF)
area, determines the Departmental Gross Square Feet (DGSF).
B. Centralized check-in/check-out should be considered for efficient utilization of
staff.
C. The reception control area is to be strategically located to give the receptionist
clear observation of waiting areas and control of patient traffic entering the clinic.
D. Most outpatients are usually accompanied by at least one family member or
friend who will also require waiting space. When possible it is desirable to
separate ambulatory waiting from stretcher waiting. Spacious waiting space is
desirable because of the psychological benefits of frequently very sick and
terminal patients. Waiting areas should be visible to the reception staff for safety
and security.
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