Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Space Planning Criteria (265)
Washington, DC 20420
June 2006
7. Fee Services Supplemental
Equipment Space (OFA01)...................................................... 50 NSF (2.8 NSM)
Minimum NSF. Provide an additional 30 NSF per FTE Clerk position greater than
one.
Medical Care Cost Recovery (MCCR) Section
8. MCCR Workstation, Supervisor (OFA01) ............................. 100 NSF (8.3 NSM)
Provide one if in Concept of Operations.
9. MCCR Workstation, Clerical (OFA01)..................................... 80 NSF (7.5 NSM)
Provide one if in Concept of Operations.
10. MCCR Services Supplemental
Equipment Space (OFA01)...................................................... 50 NSF (2.8 NSM)
Minimum NSF. Provide an additional 30 NSF per FTE Clerk position greater than
one.
Office Operations (Support Services) Section
11. Support: Copy Room (RPR01) ........................................... 150 NSF (13.9 NSM)
Provide one if total annual projected outpatient visits is 50,000 outpatient visits or
greater..
Use Mailroom space if less than 50,000 annual projected outpatient visits.
12. Support: Mail Room and
Distribution Center (MRMB1) .............................................. 150 NSF (13.9 NSM)
Minimum NSF. Provide an additional 50 NSF if total annual projected outpatient
visits is 50,000 or greater..
13. Support: Telephone Equipment Room (COMC1) ............. 150 NSF (13.9 NSM)
Minimum NSF; for 100 lines or less. Provide an additional 150 NSF if total number
of projected phone lines is between 101 and 400. Provide an additional 250 NSF if
total number of projected phone lines is between 401 and 600.
14. Support: Telephone Room Vestibule (XXYYC) ................... 100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Provide one per Telephone Equipment Room.
5.17 FUNCTIONAL AREA 17: OPC: MENTAL HEALTH
Refer to VHA Space Planning Criteria Chapters 261, 260, and 202 for supplemental
information.
A. Mission Input Data Statements
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Is a Compensated Work Therapy program authorized? (M)
3.
Is a Methadone Maintenance Program (MMP) authorized? (M)
4.
Is an Occupational Therapy program authorized? (M)
5.
Is a Day Treatment Center (DTC) be authorized? (M)
.
Is a Day Treatment Center Clinic Chief authorized? (M)
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