Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Space Planning Criteria (Chapter 234)
Washington, DC 20420
February 2007
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SPACE CRITERIA
A. Reception Areas
1. Waiting (XXXX)......................................................................... 60 NSF (5.6 NSM)
Provide one per Fiscal Service.
2. Toilet, Public (XXXX) ............................................................... 50 NSF (4.7 NSM)
Provide one per Fiscal Service.
B. Staff and Administrative Areas
1. Office, Chief of Service (XXXX)........................................... 150 NSF (13.9 NSM)
Provide one per Fiscal Service.
Provide access through Receptionist / Secretary for control of visitors and
confidentiality.
2. Office, Assistant Chief (XXXX)............................................ 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one if in Concept of Operations.
3. Office, Receptionist / Secretary (XXXX) ............................. 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per Fiscal Service.
4. Cubicle, Secretary (XXXX)....................................................... 64 NSF (5.9 NSM)
Provide one per Secretary FTE authorized greater than one.
5. Cubicle, Budget Analyst (XXXX)............................................ 64 NSF (5.9 NSM)
Provide one per Budget Analyst FTE position authorized.
6. Office, Auditor (XXXX) ........................................................ 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per Auditor FTE position authorized.
7. Office, Accounting Chief (XXXX) ........................................ 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per Accounting Chief FTE position authorized.
8. Cubicle, Clerical / Technical Staff (XXXX) .............................. 64 NSF (5.9 NSM)
Provide one per Clerical / Technical FTE position authorized.
9. Office, Travel Clerk (XXXX) ................................................. 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one if a Travel Unit is authorized.
Travel clerks are responsible for beneficiary and, in some medical centers,
employee travel. Duties include, making travel arrangements, approving cash
reimbursements for patients, etc.
10. Office, Patient Funds Clerk (XXXX) .................................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per Patient Funds Clerk FTE position authorized.
A Patient Funds Clerk keeps records on funds and transactions concerning
patients' accounts; determines eligibility for indigent supplies and services, and
keeps records of commitment, guardianship and competency of patients. Usually
staffed only when the medical center has an inpatient psychiatric population
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