Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Space Planning Criteria (265)
Washington, DC 20420
June 2006
5.5 FUNCTIONAL AREA 5: OPC: CARDIOVASCULAR LABORATORIES (CARDIOLOGY)
Refer to VHA Space Planning Criteria Chapter 210 for supplemental information.
A. Staffing Input Data Statement
1. Is an FTE Cardiologist position authorized? (S)
B. Space Determinations
1. Basic Service:
Provide when the clinic has no full-time cardiologist on staff.
a. ECG Testing Cubicle (OPEC1) ........................................ 100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Provide one if an FTE Cardiologist position is not authorized.
Includes dressing area and storage alcove
2. Expanded Service:
Provide when the clinic has a full-time cardiologist on staff.
a. ECG Testing Cubicle (OPEC1) ........................................ 100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Provide one for Expanded Service. Additional cubicles must be justified on
individual project basis.
Includes dressing area and storage alcove.
b. Pacemaker / Holter Monitor
Technology Room (OPHM1).......................................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one for Expanded Service.
c. Echocardiography Room (OPPE1) ............................... 200 NSF (18.6 NSM)
Provide one for Expanded Service
d. Exercise Room (Stress
Laboratory Facility) (OPTM1) ........................................ 240 NSF (22.3 NSM)
Provide one for Expanded Service.
5.6 FUNCTIONAL AREA 6: OPC: CLINIC MANAGEMENT
Refer to VHA Space Planning Criteria Chapter 238 for supplemental information.
A. Staffing Input Data Statements
1.
2
Is a Chief Administrative Officer position authorized? (S)
3.
Is a Medical Administrative Officer position authorized? (S)
4.
Is a Secretary to the Chief Administrative Officer position authorized? (S)
.
Is a Secretary to the Medical Administrative Officer position authorized? (S)
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