Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Space Planning Criteria (265)
Washington, DC 20420
June 2006
Provide one if in Concept of Operations.
29. SAC: Utility and Storage (SRS01) ....................................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per Substance Abuse Clinic.
Methadone Maintenance Program:
Provide only when the clinic has authorized program official approval for a Methadone
Maintenance Program.
30. MMP: Waiting Area (WRC01) .............................................. 150 NSF (13.9 NSM)
Provide one if in Concept of Operations.
31. MMP: Toilet, Urine Specimen Collection (TLTU1) ................. 50 NSF (4.7 NSM)
Provide one if in Concept of Operations.
32. MMP: Methadone Dispensing Pharmacy (PHDS1) ............ 175 NSF (16.3 NSM)
Provide one if in Concept of Operations.
33. MMP: Storage / Vault (SSV01)................................................. 50 NSF (4.7 NSM)
Provide one if in Concept of Operations.
34. MMP: Medication / Treatment Room (MEDP1) ................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one if in Concept of Operations.
35. MMP: Office / Exam Room,
Nurse Practitioner (OFDC1) ................................................ 130 NSF (12.1 NSM)
Provide one if in Concept of Operations.
5.18 FUNCTIONAL AREA 18: OPC: PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORY MEDICINE (PLM)
Refer to Space Planning Criteria VA Handbook 7610 Chapter 240 for detailed information.
A. Mission Input Data Statements
2
1. Will diagnostic testing be limited to use of a mobile laboratory unit? (M)
B
. Will diagnostic tests be performed at this clinic? (M)
. Staffing Input Data Statements
2
1.
Is a Chief Medical Technologist position authorized? (S)
3.
Is a Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service Secretary position authorized? (S)
.
How many additional Pathology and Laboratory Service clerk positions are
4
authorized? (S)
.
How many additional Pathology and Laboratory Service clerk positions are
5
authorized? (S)
.
How many FTE Pathologist positions are authorized? (S)
C. Space Determinations
1. Basic Service:
Outpatient Clinic (Chapter 265): Page 41 of 65
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