January 11, 1990
VA HANDBOOK 7610 (268)
Interfunctional Relationship Matrix
(Relationship of Pharmacy Service to services listed below:)
Service
Relationship
Reasons
Ambulatory Care
1
F,G,H
Ambulatory Entrance
2
G
ENT Clinic
2
G,H
Eye Clinic
2
G,H
Radiology - OP Satellite
2
G
PHYSICAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SERVICES
Symbol
Relationship
Description
1
Especially Imp ortant
Essential for services to be adjacent
2
Important
Services to be in proximity, on the same floor.
3
Limited Importance
Services within the same building but different floors acceptable.
X
Undesirable
Separation desirable.
Reasons
(Use as many as appropriate)
A - Common use of resources
G - Sequence of work
B - Accessibility of supplies
H - Patients' convenience
C - Urgency of contact
I - Frequent contact
D - Noise or vibration
J - Need for security
E - Presence of odors or fumes
K - Others (Specify)
F - Contamination hazard
L - Closeness inappropriate
Figure 268.F5 - Interfunctional Relationship Matrix - Pharmacy Service - OP Satellite
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