Department Of Veterans Affairs
VA Handbook 7610 (275)
Washington, D.C. 20402
June 2006
2. PACS / Digital Quality Control Area (XVC01) ....................... 100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Provide one if in Concept of Operations.
3. PACS / Digital Archival Storage Room (XFDS1) ................. 80 NSF (7.5 NSM)
Provide one if in Concept of Operations.
This room is utilized for the archiving of digital media. Shelving and a computer
terminal without a printer may be located in this room.
4. Film Processing Room (XFP01) .......................................... 80 NSF (7.5 NSM)
Provide one if PACS will not be implemented.
This space is for developing, film sorting, identification, tagging, film interpretation,
and film image quality check. Room should be isolated from the main traffic
circulation pattern. Silver recovery tank and facilities for cleaning the processor
and its rollers will be located in this area. Film processing capabilities may not be
required if adequate capacity is available for this function from another Service.
5. Equipment Storage Room (XMRE1) ................................ 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per MRI Service.
This room is for the storage of specialized equipment required for imaging
procedures and should be located near the MRI Scanning Room. Items for
storage include: surface coils and coil holders, patient positioning accessories,
and the calibration phantom kit.
6. Stretcher / Wheelchair Storage (SRLW1) ............................... 40 NSF (3.8 NSM)
Provide one per MRI Service.
7. Linen Storage Alcove (LCCL1) ............................................... 20 NSF (1.9 NSM)
Provide one per each MRI Scanning Room.
8. Clean Supply Room (SRSE1) ............................................... 100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Provide one per MRI Service.
9. Soiled Utility Room (USCL1) ................................................ 80 NSF (7.5 NSM)
Provide one per MRI Service.
The Soiled Utility Room provides an area for cleanup of equipment, utensils and
for disposal of waste material.
10. Housekeeping Aids Closet-HAC (JANC1) ........................... 40 NSF (3.8 NSM)
Provide one per MRI Service.
11. Viewing and Consultation Room /
Non-teaching (XVC01) ......................................................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per MRI Service.
12. Viewing and Consultation Room /
Teaching (XVC01) ................................................................ 240 NSF (22.3 NSM)
Provide one if in Concept of Operations.
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