Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Space Planning Criteria (265)
Washington, DC 20420
June 2006
Provide one per GYN Exam Room.
Orthopedics (Ortho)
n. ORTHO: Cast Room (OPCR1) ....................................... 175 NSF (16.3 NSM)
Provide one if Orthopedic Clinic is scheduled on a weekly basis.
o. ORTHO: Dressing Room (DR001) ..................................... 35 NSF (3.3 NSM)
Provide two per ORTHO: Cast Room.
p. ORTHO: Storage, Plaster and Splints (ORPC1) ............. 100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Provide one per ORTHO: Cast Room.
Nutrition (Diet):
q. DIET: Office, Dietitian (OFA01)...................................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one if in Concept of Operations.
r.
DIET: Classroom (CLRO2)............................................ 250 NSF (23.2 NSM)
Provided one if a FTE Dietitian position is authorized.
Cardiology
See Functional Area 5: Cardiovascular Laboratories.
Neurology
See Functional Area 9: EEG Laboratory.
Pulmonary / Chest
See Functional Area 23: Pulmonary Medicine.
Clinic Based Home Care (CBHC)
s. CBHC: Office, Nurse (OFA01) ....................................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one if in Concept of Operations.
t.
CBHC: Office, Social Worker (OFA01) .......................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one if in Concept of Operations
u. CBHC: Office, Physician (OFD01) ................................. 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one if in Concept of Operations
v. CBHC: Office, Clerical Support Staff (OFA01) ............. 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Minimum NSF. Provide an additional 64 NSF per each FTE Clerical Support Staff
position authorized greater than one and if in Concept of Operations.
Geriatric Evaluation Unit (GEU)
w. GEU: Office, Nurse Practitioner (OFD01) ..................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one if in Concept of Operations.
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