Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Handbook 7610 (262)
Washington, DC 20420
June 2006
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE
A. This document outlines space planning criteria for VA Handbook 7610 Chapter 262:
Ambulatory Care (Hospital Based). It applies to all medical facilities at the Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA).
B. Outpatient psychiatric services are an integral part of ambulatory care. Refer to the
following Space Planning Criteria Chapters for requirements:
1. 260 Mental Health Clinic
2. 261 Day Treatment Center
3. 300 Day Hospital
C. Refer to the following Space Planning Criteria Chapters to determine space
requirements for the following scheduled clinics:
1. 222 Dental Service
2. 233 Eye Clinic
3. 204 Audiology and Speech Pathology
D. Refer to the following Space Criteria Chapters that also may require space in
Ambulatory Care
1. 212 Pulmonary Medicine
2. 218 Veterans Assistance Unit
3. 226 Electroencephalography Laboratory
4. 240 Laboratory Service Specimen collection area
5. 268 Pharmacy Service outpatient pharmacy
6. 270 Rehabilitation Medicine Service
7. 276 Radiology Service
8. 274 Quarters, On-Call
9. 279 Police and Security Service
10. 308 Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service
11. 410 Lockers, Lounges, Toilets and Showers (LLTS)
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DEFINITIONS
A. Ambulatory Care Activity Profile (ACAP): The ACAP more accurately differentiates
varying ambulatory care space requirements among highly affiliated, tertiary care
medical centers and less highly affiliated, secondary and primary care medical centers.
ACAP Levels are based on the VA Medical Complexity Level as follows:
VAMC Complexity Level
ACAP Level
I
L
II
L
III
M
IV
S
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