Department Of Veterans Affairs
VA Space Planning Criteria (Chapter 287)
Washington, D.C. 20402
November 2006
5. SPACE CRITERIA
A. Reception Areas
1. Waiting (WRC01)..................................................................... 100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Minimum NSF. Provide for up to two projected EGD/Colonoscopy, ERCP, and
Gastric (Esophageal) Motility Procedure Rooms; Digital Fluoroscopic, Screening
Proctoscopic / Sigmoidoscopy and Exam Rooms; and Gastroenterology
Laboratory. Provide an additional 55 NSF per each projected Exam / Treatment /
Procedure Room greater than two.
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 Treatment / Procedure / Exam Room over two.
This area provides circulation and seating area for patients and visitors. The
Waiting Room should be connected to the patient entrance corridor and be under
visual control of the receptionist.
2. Reception, Admissions and Records (RECP1)................... 100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Minimum NSF. For up to four physician and GI assistant FTE providers. Provide
an additional 10 NSF per each physician and GI assistant FTE provider greater
than four. Maximum 200 nsf.
3. Patient Education Kiosk / Alcove (CLSC1)............................. 30 NSF (2.8 NSM)
Provide one if in Concept of Operations.
4. Toilet, Public (TLTU1)............................................................... 50 NSF (4.7 NSM)
Provide one for male and one for female.
Depending on the facility plan layout, these may be shared with other clinics.
B. Patient Areas
1. Dressing Cubicle, Patient (DR001).......................................... 35 NSF (3.3 NSM)
Provide one per EGD/Colonoscopy, ERCP, and Gastric (Esophageal) Motility
Procedure Rooms; Digital Fluoroscopic, Screening Proctoscopy / Sigmoidoscopy
and Exam Rooms; and Gastroenterology Laboratory and if in Concept of
Operations.
2. Dressing Room, Patient (DRO01)........................................... 50 NSF (4.7 NSM)
Provide one per EGD/Colonoscopy, ERCP, and Gastric (Esophageal) Motility
Procedure Rooms; Digital Fluoroscopic, Screening Proctoscopy / Sigmoidoscopy
and Exam Rooms; and Gastroenterology Laboratory and if in Concept of
Operations.
Provide either Dressing Cubicles or Dressing Rooms per concept of operations
defining patient changing process, storage of personal belongings, etc. Do not
duplicate space.
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