Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Space Planning Criteria 7610-(270)
Washington, DC 20420
September 2006
C. Staffing Input Data Statements
1. How many Kinesiotherapist FTE positions are authorized? (S)
2. How many Occupational Therapist FTE positions are authorized? (S)
3. How many Physical Therapist FTE positions are authorized? (S)
4. How many Vocational Rehabilitation Therapist FTE positions are authorized? (S)
5. How many Chiropractor FTE positions are authorized? (S)
6. How many Educational Therapist FTE positions are authorized? (S)
7. How many PM&R Staff Physician FTE positions are authorized? (S)
8. How many SCI Kinesiotherapist FTE positions are authorized? (S)
9. How many SCI Occupational Therapist FTE positions are authorized? (S)
10. How many SCI Physical Therapy FTE positions are authorized? (S)
11. How many PM&R Clerk FTE positions are authorized? (S)
12. How many PM&R Assistant Chief / Coordinator FTE positions are authorized? (S)
13. How many PM&R Resident / Intern FTE positions are authorized? (S)
14. How many PM&R Student FTE positions are authorized? (S)
D. Miscellaneous Input Data Statements
1. How many SCI Beds are authorized? (M)
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SPACE CRITERIA
A. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service
1. Waiting (WRC01) ................................................................... 100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Minimum NSF. Provide an additional 55 NSF per each projected Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation Service Exam Room / Treatment Room greater than
one.
100 nsf provides for three standard seats, one wheelchair accessible seat and
waiting space for one stretcher.
55nsf addl. allocates 25 nsf for one accessible seat and 30 nsf for two standard
seats per Exam Room over one.
2. Reception (RECP1) ............................................................... 100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Minimum NSF. Provide an additional 10 NSF for each projected Physical
Medicine and Rehabilitation Service Exam / Treatment Room greater than three.
3. Patient Education Kiosk / Alcove (CLSC).............................. 30 NSF (2.8 NSM)
Provide one per Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service.
4. Toilet, Public (TLTU1) ............................................................ 50 NSF (4.7 NSM)
Provide one for male and one for female.
5. Exam Room / Treatment Room (EXRG3) ........................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Divide the projected number of annual Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Service clinic stops by 1,920; provide one room for each whole increment
or provide 2.5 Exam Rooms per each Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Service Provider FTE position authorized, whichever is greater. (See Table 1).
6. Electromyography Room (PTEM1) .................................... 150 NSF (14.0 NSM)
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