Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Space Planning Criteria (Chapter 233)
Washington, DC 20420
November 2006
B Workload Input Data Statements
1
How many annual Optometry clinic stops are projected? (W)
2
How many annual Ophthalmology clinic stops are projected? (W)
C Staffing Input Data Statements
1
How many Ophthalmology Service Chief FTE positions are authorized? (S)
2
How many Optometry Service Chief FTE positions are authorized? (S)
3
How many Ophthalmology Section Chief FTE positions are authorized? (S)
4
How many Optometry Section Chief FTE positions are authorized? (S)
5
How many Ophthalmologist FTE positions are authorized? (S)
6
How many Optometrist FTE positions are authorized? (S)
7
How many Technician FTE positions are authorized? (S)
8
How many Nurse Manager FTE positions are authorized? (S)
9
How many Administrative FTE positions are authorized? (S)
10
How many Clerical FTE positions are authorized? (S)
11
How many Ophthalmology / Optometry Residency Director FTE positions are
authorized? (S)
12 How many Optometry Internship / Externship Director FTE positions are
authorized? (S)
13 How many Ophthalmology / Optometry Coordinator FTE positions are
authorized? (S)
14 How many Ophthalmology / Optometry Resident / Intern / Extern FTE positions
are authorized?(S)
D Miscellaneous Input Data Statements
1
How many FTE positions for whom office space is not provided is authorized?
(Misc)
2
Is Standard Furniture authorized? (Misc)
5
SPACE CRITERIA
A. Reception Areas
1. Waiting (WRC01) .................................................................... 100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Minimum NSF. Provide an additional 55 NSF per each projected Exam /
Treatment Room greater than one.
100 NSF provides for three standard seats, one wheelchair accessible seat and
waiting space for one stretcher.
55 NSF additional allocates 25 NSF for one accessible seat and 30 NSF for two
standard seats per Exam / Treatment Room over one.
2. Reception (RECP1)................................................................. 100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Minimum NSF. Provide an additional 10 NSF for each projected Exam /
Treatment Room greater than three.
3. Patient Education Kiosk / Alcove (CLSC1) ............................ 30 NSF (2.8 NSM)
Provide one per Eye Clinic.
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