VHA PROGRAM GUIDE PG-18-3
April 2001
TOPIC 3. VA HOSPITAL BUILDING SYSTEM
1. PURPOSE: VA policy on the design of new hospital buildings is to provide for their continuing
adaptability to changing conditions and programs throughout their structural life.
2. VA HOSPITAL BUILDING SYSTEM (VAHBS): The VAHBS concept described in VA
Office of Construction Research Study Report, Project No. 99-R047 (U.S. Government Printing Office
Stock No. 051-000-00 112-5), provides such adaptability. All new and replacement VA hospital
buildings should use the VAHBS system. Also consider using this system for major additions to existing
hospitals where future adaptability is an important factor.
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