Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Handbook 7610 (262)
Washington, DC 20420
June 2006
5. Orthopedic Clinic:
a. Cast Room (OPCR1) ...................................................... 225 NSF (20.9 NSM)
Min NSF. Provide if in Concept of Operations. Provide none if projected number
of annual Orthopedic clinic stops is less than 1,000 .Provide one for 1,000
2,999 annual clinic stops. Provide an additional 125 NSF if projected number of
annual Orthopedic clinic stops is between 3,000 and 6,000. Provide an
additional 275 NSF if projected number of annual Orthopedic clinic stops is
greater than 6,000.
6. Oncology Clinic:
a. Treatment Room, Chemotherapy (OPCT1) .................. 330 NSF (30.7 NSM)
Min NSF Provide if in Concept of Operations and if Secondary or Tertiary level
Cancer Program. Provide none if projected number of annual Oncolgy clinic
stops is less than 500. Provide an additional 100 NSF for each whole increment
of 300 projected annual Oncolgy clinic stops greater than 900. Maximum 830
NSF.
The space provided includes storage space for supplies and an administrative
work area (desk and files) for the staff member monitoring the treatments.
b. Toilet, Chemotherapy Treatment (TLTU1) ........................ 50 NSF (4.7 NSM)
Provide one if Chemotherapy Treatment Room is 330 NSF. Provide two if
Chemotherapy Treatment Room is greater than 330 NSF.
c. Agent Preparation Room, Chemotherapy (OPCT2) ..... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide if in Concept of Operations.
d. Office, Data Coordinator Tumor Registry (OFA01) ........ 100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Provide if in Concept of Operations. Provide one per FTE position authorized.
e. Family Counseling Room (OFA01) ............................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide if in Concept of Operations and if ACAP Level L Program.
7. AIDS Clinic:
a. Procedure Room,
Aerosolized Pentamidine (OPRT1 ) .............................. 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide if in Concept of Operations and if ACAP Level M. Provide two if ACAP
Level L.
8. Prosthetics Clinic:
Provide Presthetics Clinic space only if VAMC does not have a Prosthetics and
Sensory Aids Service (Chapter-308). Space below is for a basic service level
Prosthetics Clinic
a. Waiting (WRC01) ................................................................ 60 NSF (5.6 NSM)
Minimum NSF. Provides space for 3 accessible seats. Provide one if Medical
Center / Hospital does not have a Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service. Add the
projected number of New Appliances Furnished (number of disabilities served)
plus the projected number of Repairs Furnished (number of disabilities served),
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