Final Draft 12-31-95
Revised May 1997
Functional Considerations
Narrative
For VA projects Handbook 7610 (Space Planning
Special Requirements
Criteria) provides listed equipment to be provided
Teaching facilities will require more technical
by the VA or General Contractor.
support space including space to accommodate
Human Factors
small groups in control rooms, interpretation and
consolation areas, and image manipulation areas.
Patient dignity and self-determination are
accommodated while considering operational
Coordination with related departments, facilities
efficiencies.
and program missions is required to verify space
needs which may include prep, recovery, exam,
Patient's vulnerability to stress from noise,
and stretcher holding spaces
lack of privacy, poor lighting and other
causes, and the harmful effects it can have on
Hospital Nursing Care;
the healing process is well known and
Long Term Care Facilities;
documented.
Ambulatory Services;
Emergency;
An inherent opportunity exists in the design of
Surgery;
Radiology Facilities to address these issues
Specialty Services; and
and put forth creative solutions that enhance
Satellite Facilities.
patient comfort and contribute to positive
outcomes.
Space Planning Issues
De-emphasizing the institutional image of
Flexibility
traditional
health
care
facilities
and
surrounding the patient (and family members)
The technical space requirements to accommodate
with architectural finishes and furnishings that
the radiographic shielding, the electrical services,
are familiar and non-threatening should be a
data and communication services, physical
prime objective.
support, and the planning constraints require a
network of flexible systems to accommodate
Good planning and design appeal to the spirit
Radiology Services.
and sensibilities of patients and care
providers alike.
Universal Criteria are usually applied in the design
of radiographic imaging and procedure rooms to
Radiology facilities should be healing
accommodate a broad range of physical
environments that allow the building itself to
equipment configurations.
become part of the therapy while the technical
requirements are addressed in an integrated
Although specialized facilities are required, generic
manner that supports these concepts.
guidelines should be applied to accommodate a
wide range of imaging technology to maximize
Handicapped access is accommodated-dated
equipment selection and space utilization options.
by the application of UFAS and ADA design
standards to space
and fixed equipment
Procedure rooms need to be adequately sized and
layouts.
have adequate systems to accommodate
incremental options and upgrades.
VA DESIGN GUIDE
RADIOLOGY SERVICE
PAGE 2 -4
Previous Page
