Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Space Planning Criteria (265)
Washington, DC 20420
June 2006
C. Staffing Input Data Statements
1. Is a GI Assistant position authorized? (S)
D. Space Criteria
A basic Endoscopy Suite requires 2,000 total annual procedures (EGD plus
colonoscopy).
1. Waiting Area (WRC01) ......................................................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Minimum NSF. for one EGD / Colonoscopy Procedure Room; provides four standard
seats and two accessible. Provide 55 NSF (3 seats) each additional Procedure
Room. Accommodates 25 NSF for 1 accessible seat, and 30 NSF for 2 standard
seats.
2. Reception Area (RECP1) ..................................................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one if Endoscopy Suite is not incorporated into a clinic module.
3. Nurse Station (NSTA4) .......................................................... 100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Provide one per Endoscopy Suite.
4. Patient Changing Area (DR001) .............................................. 60 NSF (5.6 NSM)
Provide two per EGD / Colonoscopy Procedure Room.
5. Patient Recovery Cubicle (RROP1) ...................................... 100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Provide four two per EGD / Colonoscopy Procedure Room.
6. Patient Toilet (TLTU1).............................................................. 50 NSF (4.7 NSM)
Provide three per Endoscopy Suite.
7. Storage, Crash Cart (RCA01) .................................................. 20 NSF (1.9 NSM)
Provide one per Endoscopy Suite.
8. EGD Procedure Room (TREE1) .......................................... 300 NSF (27.9 NSM)
Provide two per Endoscopy Suite.
9. Scopes Clean-up,
Sterilization and Storage Room (USCL2) ........................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per Endoscopy Suite.
10. Dictation / Viewing Room (XVC01) ..................................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per Endoscopy Suite.
11. Office, GI Assistant (OFD01) ............................................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one if in Concept of Operations.
12. Clean Utility Room (UCCL1).................................................. 100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Provide one per Endoscopy Suite.
13. Soiled Utility Room (USCL1) ................................................... 80 NSF (7.4 NSM)
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