Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Handbook 7610 (262)
Washington, DC 20420
June 2006
E.
Locate the Patient Education Kiosk / Alcove adjacent to Waiting. This area will be
provided with a computer, DVD player, VCR, and printer. Patients will complete self-
assessments and health surveys, access health-related information, and view media
specifically directed to their specific health concerns and treatments. Patient
confidentiality should be maintained.
F.
Per HIPPA, patient confidentiality should be maintained when providing personal
information to interview clerks and/or other staff.
G.
A minimum clear dimension of 10'-0" should be provided in each examination room.
Provide a minimum of six feet (6'-0") in corridors to accommodate the passage of two
wheelchairs.
H.
Groups of exam rooms and provider offices should be located to encourage use by
other service teams as clinic demand fluctuates. Care should be given to maintain
separation between patient and staff circulation.
I.
Office space for residents should be grouped in one area close to staff physicians.
The Conference Room (when provided) should be near the administrative offices.
Space should be allocated for the maximum number of residents, students/trainees
typically on duty at one time.
J.
Refer to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Facilities Management
Handbooks, Standards, Standard Details, and Design Guides for technical criteria.
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