Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Handbook 7610 (262)
Washington, DC 20420
June 2006
15. Procedure Room, General (TRGM1) ................................... 175 NSF (16.3 NSM)
Provide one per Examination Treatment Module.
Provides 150 NSF for procedure, plus 25 NSF for sink/work area.
Recommended this space may be shared by two adjacent Modules.
16. Toilet, General Procedure (TLTU1) ......................................... 50 NSF (4.7 NSM)
Provide one per General Procedure Room.
Recommended this space may be shared by two adjacent Modules.
17. Nurse Triage (EXRG4) ......................................................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per Triage Nurse FTE position authorized.
18. Nurse Station: Communication Center (NSTA4) ............... 150 NSF (14.0 NSM)
Provide one per Examination Treatment Module. Provide an additional 50 NSF if
serving two adjacent modules.
This space may be shared by two adjacent Modules. This area accommodates a
crash cart, two computer workstations, one printer and counter space.
19. Nurse Station: Medication Room (MEDP1) ............................ 60 NSF (5.6 NSM)
Provide one per Examination Treatment Module. Provide an additional 20 NSF if
serving two adjacent modules. Provide an additional 55 NSF if Employee Health
Unit is provided.
20. Toilet, Staff (TLTU1)................................................................. 50 NSF (4.7 NSM)
Provide one per Examination Treatment Module.
21. Nurse Station: Intake / Exit Interview Room (EXRG4) ....... 120 NSF (11.1 NSM)
Provide one per Examination Treatment Module.
Accommodates vital signs / history before exam; and final instructions / information
after exam.
22. Clean Linen, Stretcher and Medical
Equipment Storage Room (SRE01) ........................................ 80 NSF (7.5 NSM)
Provide one per Examination Treatment Module. Provide an additional 90 NSF if
serving two adjacent modules.
For storage of mobile carts, stretchers and special medical equipment.
23. Clean Supply Room (SRSE1) ................................................ 100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Provide one per Examination Treatment Module.
24. Soiled Utility Room (USCL1) ................................................... 80 NSF (7.5 NSM)
Provide one per Examination Treatment Module.
25. Waiting, Immunization
Observation Area (WRC01) ................................................. 120 NSF (11.1 NSM)
Provide one if in Concept of Operations.
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