Department of Veterans Affairs
VA Handbook 7610 (276)
Washington, DC 20420
June 2006
(CT). They may also be referred to as Scanning Room, Procedure Room, or Gantry.
For MRI Scanning Rooms, refer to VA Handbook 7610: Chapter 275.
H.
Digital Radiography: The capture or conversion of radiographic images in a digital
format.
I.
Fluoroscopy: The technique used to produce real time motion in either an
instantaneous or stored fashion. A non-ionic contrast material is injected or consumed
by the patient to enhance visualization of various organs. A constant stream of
radiation passes through the patient and strikes a fluorescent screen creating
shadows of the opaque internal organs. Induced motion provides a continuous or
nearly continuous evaluation of the visual effects of that motion. Images produced by
this modality include upper and lower gastrointestinal series, cystography,
pyelography and esophageal mobility studies.
J.
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.
K.
General Purpose Radiology Room: A room in which direct radiography is performed.
L.
General Radiology: Images of the skull, chest, abdomen, spine, and extremities
produced by the basic radiographic process.
M.
Head Room: A room specifically designed for the examinations involving the skull to
include sinuses, mastoids, jaws, etc. (This room is not anticipated in the future. It is
included here to identify a room size if an existing piece of equipment is relocated.)
N.
Input Data Statement(s): 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 SEPS II.
O.
Interventional Radiology (IR): The clinical subspecialty that uses fluoroscopy, CT and
ultrasound to guide percutaneous (through the skin) procedures such as performing
biopsies, draining fluids, inserting catheters, or dilating or stenting narrowed ducts or
vessels. IR Procedures are complex, requiring a team of doctors and technicians. As
such they are often performed in the Surgical Suite, and scheduled in advance as
they require special preparation. An IR / Special Procedure Room can be categorized
as 1) Angiographic Room, (2) Vascular / Neuro-radiology Room.
P.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): The technique utilizing magnetic and radio
frequency fields to produce computer calculated images of human anatomy (body
tissue) and monitor body chemistry. While immersed in a magnetic field, the portion of
the body to be scanned is exposed to energy in the radio frequency range. The effects
of this exposure on atomic nuclei position are read by the computerized system and
converted into images. MRI reflects tissue density and body chemistry. (Refer to VA
Handbook 7610: Chapter 275)
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