Department Of Veterans Affairs
VA Space Planning Criteria (Chapter 300)
Washington, DC 20420
November 2006
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Office, Nurse (OFDC1).......................................................... 120 NSF (11.2 NSM)
Provide one per Nurse FTE position authorized. (OFA01 for standard furniture or
OFA02 for systems furniture)
Adjacent to Communication Station
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Office, Secretary (OFA01 / OFA02) ....................................... 100 NSF (9.3 NSM)
Provide one per Secretary FTE positions authorized. (OFA01 for standard
furniture or OFA02 for systems furniture)
The following provides programming of Lounge, Lockers, and Toilets at
department/service/chapter level. Otherwise, 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.
9. Lounge, Staff (SL001).............................................................. 80 NSF (7.5 NSM)
Minimum NSF for five FTE, or 15 NSF per each FTE position authorized greater
than five. Maximum 210 NSF.
For less than five FTE combine Lounge facilities with adjacent department or sum
in chapter 410.
10. Locker Room, Staff (LR001).................................................... 80 NSF (7.5 NSM)
Minimum NSF, for five FTE, or greater. Provide an additional 6 NSF per
Technician FTE position authorized greater than thirteen.
For less than five FTE combine Locker Room facilities with adjacent department
or sum in chapter 410.
11. Toilet, Staff (TLTU1) ................................................................ 50 NSF (4.7 NSM)
Minimum one. Divide the total FTE positions authorized by 15. Provide one
additional toilet for each additional whole increment of 5 authorized FTE positions.
6. PLANNING AND DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
A. Net-to-department gross factor (NTDG) for Day Hospital is 1.45. This number when
multiplied by the programmed net square foot (NSF) area, determines the
departmental gross square feet.
B. Centralize check-in/check-out for more efficient use of staff.
C. Consider location of Travel Office (See Chapter 265 Outpatient Clinic) in vicinity of
main check-in / checkout or other central location. Use comparable criteria for
administrative office / reception areas. (If these programs are part of a larger
outpatient facility)
D. Co-locate groups of exam and office rooms so other service teams can use rooms, as
the demand fluctuates.
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