Department Of Veterans Affairs
VA Handbook 7610 (275)
Washington, D.C. 20402
June 2006
13. Staff Locker (LR001)..................................................................... 6 NSF(.6 NSM)
Per FTE position authorized for whom office space is not provided.
14. Staff Toilet (TLTU1).................................................................. 50 NSF (4.7 NSM)
Divide the total male FTE positions authorized by 20. Provide one male toilet for
each whole increment. Minimum of 6 authorized male FTE positions to provide a
separate male toilet. Divide the total female FTE positions authorized by 15.
Provide one female toilet for each whole increment. Minimum of 5 authorized
female FTE positions to provide a separate female toilet Minimum 1 combined
M/FM toilet.
E. Residency Program
The methodology below provides programming of educational facilities at
department/service/chapter level. Alternatively, sum all
departments/services/chapters data for educational facilities and program space in
Chapter 402- Educational Facilities. Either/or do not duplicate space in both this
Chapter and Chapter 402.
Resident spaces should be grouped in one area close to the Viewing and
Consultation Room.
1. Cubicle, Resident Intern (OFA03) ........................................... 60 NSF (5.6 NSM)
Provide one per resident position authorized and if in Concept of Operations.
2. Cubicle, Student (OFA03)........................................................ 30 NSF (2.8 NSM)
Provide one per two student positions authorized and if in Concept of Operations.
3. Conference / Classroom (CRR01)....................................... 300 NSF (27.9 NSM)
Provide one if in Concept of Operations.
6. PLANNING AND DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
A. Net-to-department gross factor (NTDG) for Nuclear Medicine is 1.60. This number,
when multiplied by the programmed net square foot (NSF) area, determines the
departmental gross square feet (DGSF).
B. Centralized staff administration and support should be considered to maximize staff
and space efficiency.
C. PACS reading stations maybe located centrally or remotely (in offices); coordination
is required to avoid duplication of locations. It should be noted that for general
viewing by physicians outside of MRI, a typical flat screen monitor will suffice for
reading of images. A high-end monitor system should be provided in areas where
physician viewing / diagnosis occur within the Radiology Department or remotely.
D. Provide separate outpatient intake and processing areas from inpatient circulation
and holding areas when both patient types utilize the same department and/or
procedure rooms.
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