Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Handbook 7610 (262)
Washington, DC 20420
June 2006
9. Office, Advice Nurse (OFA01)(OF02).................................. 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per Advice Nurse FTE position authorized and if in Concept of
Operations. (OFA01 for standard furniture. OFA02 for systems furniture)
10. Office, Social Worker (OFA01)(OFA02) .............................. 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per Social Worker FTE position authorized and if in Concept of
Operations. (OFA01 for standard furniture. OFA02 for systems furniture)
11. Office, Mental Health Provider (OFDC1)............................. 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per Mental Health Provider FTE position authorized and if in Concept of
Operations.
12. Office, Professional (OFA01)(OFA02)................................. 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per Professional FTE position (Physician Extender, Dietician,
Pharmacist, Women's Health Manager, etc.) authorized and if in Concept of
Operations. (OFA01 for standard furniture. OFA02 for systems furniture)
13. Office, Administration (OFA01)(OFA02) ............................. 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per Administrative Staff FTE position authorized requiring a private
office and if in Concept of Operations. (OFA01 for standard furniture. OFA02 for
systems furniture)
Any staff who interviews or counsels patients; i.e., Group Practice Manager, Nurse
14. Office, Head Nurse (OFA01)(OFA02) .................................. 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per Ambulatory Care Clinic and if in Concept of Operations. (OFA01 for
standard furniture. OFA02 for systems furniture)
15. Cubicle, Administrative (OFA03) ............................................ 64 NSF (5.9 NSM)
Provide one per Administrative Clerk FTE position authorized requiring a dedicated
workspace but not a private office.
16. Cubicle, Clerk (OFA03) ............................................................ 64 NSF (5.9 NSM)
Provide one per FTE Clerk position authorized.
17. Telemedicine Room (XVC01) .............................................. 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one if in Concept of Operations.
18. Conference Room (CRA01) ................................................. 300 NSF (27.9 NSM)
Provide one if total Ambulatory Care Provider FTE positions is greater than eight.
The following provides programming of Lounge, Lockers, and Toilets at
department/service/chapter level. Otherwise, sum all departments/services/chapters
data for Lockers, Lounges and Toilets, and program space in Chapter 410-EMS
Lockers, Lounges, Toilets and Showers. Either/or do not duplicate space.
19. Lounge, Staff (SL001) .......................................................... 160 NSF (14.9 NSM)
Provide a minimum of 160 NSF; or 15 NSF for each FTE position authorized,
whichever is greater.
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