Department Of Veterans Affairs
VA Handbook 7610 (275)
Washington, D.C. 20402
June 2006
The Viewing and Consultation Room is the focal point of activity where staff and
residents will review patient results. Activities also include training, film viewing,
and reading.
13. Staff Work Area (WRCH1)........................................................80 NSF (7.5 NSM)
Provide one per MRI Service.
D. Staff and Administrative Areas
1. Office, Chief Technician (OFA01) ..................................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per MRI Service.
2. Office, Staff Radiologist (OFDR1) ...................................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per FTE position authorized.
3. Cubicle, Administration (OFA01) ............................................80 NSF (7.5 NSM)
Provide one per MRI Service.
4. Office, Professional Non Physician (OFA01) ..................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per FTE position authorized.
5. Office, PACS Administrator (OFA01) .................................. 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one if PACS is authorized.
6. Office, Physicist (OFA01) .................................................. 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per FTE position authorized.
7. Cubicle, Data Processing Employee (OFA03) ........................80 NSF (7.5 NSM)
Provide one per FTE position authorized.
8. Office, Quality Assurance (OFDR1) .................................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per FTE position authorized.
9. Cubicle, Scheduler (OFA03) ....................................................64 NSF (5.9 NSM)
Provide one per FTE position authorized.
10. Cubicle, Transcriptionist (OFA03) .........................................80 NSF (7.5 NSM)
Provide one per FTE position authorized.
11. Copy Room (RPR01) ..............................................................100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Provide one per MRI Service.
The methodology below (12., 13., 14.) provides programming of Lounge, Lockers,
Toilets at department/service/chapter level. Alternatively, sum all
departments/services/chapters data for Lockers, Lounges and Toilets, and program
space in Chapter 410-EMS Lockers, Lounges, Toilets and Showers. Either/or do
not duplicate space in both this Chapter and Chapter 410.
12. Staff Lounge (SL001) ........................................................... 160 NSF (14.9 NSM)
Provide a minimum of 160 NSF; or 15 NSF for each FTE position authorized for
whom lockers are provided, whichever is greater.
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