Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Space Planning Criteria 7610-(270)
Washington, DC 20420
September 2006
employees whose total time commitment equals that of a full-time employee. One
FTE equals a 40 hours per week.
K. Functional Area: The grouping of rooms and spaces based on their function within a
clinical service. Typical Functional Areas are Reception Areas, Patient Areas, Support
Areas, Staff and Administrative Areas, and Residency Program.
L. Incentive Therapy: A program that provides work in a variety of jobs within the
medical center paid on an hourly basis. Patients prescribed to this therapy generally
are those unable to function at an acceptable level in Compensated Work Therapy or
transitional work experience placement.
M. Input Data Statement: A set of questions designed to elicit information about the
healthcare project in order to create a Program for Design (PFD) based on the criteria
parameters set forth in this document. Input Data Statements could be Mission
related, based in the project's Concept of Operations; and Workload or Staffing
related, based on projections and data provided by the VHA or the VISN about the
estimated model of operation. This information is processed through mathematical
and logical operations in VA-SEPS.
N. Kinesiotherapy (KT): The application of scientifically based exercise principles
adapted to enhance the strength, endurance, and mobility of individuals with
functional limitations or those requiring extended physical conditioning.
O. Net-to-department gross factor (NTDG): This number, when multiplied by the
programmed net square foot (NSF) area, determines the departmental gross square
feet (DGSF) The NTDG factor adopted for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Services is 1.35.
P. Occupational Therapy: Therapy based on engagement in meaningful activities of
daily life such as self-care skills, education, work, and social interaction, to enable or
encourage participation in such activities despite impairments or limitations in
physical or mental functioning.
Q. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service: A medical, multidisciplinary, team
orientated treatment process designed to reduce the dysfunctional effects of a wide
variety of social and physical disabilities.
R. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service Provider: A medical professional
providing patient care in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service who is a
Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Kinesiotherapist, or a Vocational
Rehabilitation Therapist.
S. Physical Therapy (PT): A treatment that provides therapeutic interventions for
patients whose ability to function is impaired by disease, injury, or other causes. This
includes those with pain, neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary, and
integumentary conditions. Physical Therapy includes that prevention of injury and
impairment through the promotion and maintenance of fitness.
T. Program for Design (PFD): A space program based on criteria set forth in this
document and specific information about Concept of Operations, workload projections
and staffing levels authorized.
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