Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Space Planning Criteria (265)
Washington, DC 20420
June 2006
C. Space Criteria
1. Reception Area ............................................................................. 0 NSF (0 NSM)
Provide none.
Use clinic module reception.
2. Waiting Area (Dilation) (WRC01)............................................. 60 NSF (5.6 NSM)
Provide one per Eye Clinic. Provides two standard seats and one accessible.
All other patients will use clinic module waiting.
3. Office, Eye Care Provider (OFD03) ..................................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per FTE Eye Care Provide position authorized.
4. Exam / Treatment Room (TREY1) ....................................... 130 NSF (12.1 NSM)
Provide one per Eye Clinic.
Additional rooms must be justified on an individual project basis.
5. Visual Fields Room (EYVF1) ............................................... 130 NSF (12.1 NSM)
Provide one per Eye Clinic.
6. Photography Room (EYFC1)................................................ 150 NSF (13.9NSM)
Provide one per Eye Clinic.
7. Fitting and Dispensing Room (EYFD1) .............................. 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per Eye Clinic.
8. Office, Blind Rehabilitation
(VIST) Counselor (OFA01)................................................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one if in Concept of Operations.
5.14 FUNCTIONAL AREA 14: OPC: LOBBY
Refer to VHA Space Planning Criteria Chapter 244 for supplemental information.
A. Input Data Statements
None needed. Criteria are based on Global Data at the Department Level.
B. Space Determinations
1. Waiting Area (WRC01) ......................................................... 200 NSF (18.6 NSM)
Provide one if total number of projected annual Satellite Outpatient Clinic visits is
100,000 or greater.
Space provided accommodates 10 seats and 2 wheelchair spaces.
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