============================================================================= Run Date: DEC 26, 2013 Designation: PRCA*4.5*295 Package : PRCA - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Priority: Mandatory Version : 4.5 SEQ #261 Status: Released Compliance Date: JAN 25, 2014 ============================================================================= Associated patches: (v)PRCA*4.5*157<<= must be installed BEFORE `PRCA*4.5*295' (v)PRCA*4.5*235<<= must be installed BEFORE `PRCA*4.5*295' Subject: EPHARMACY OPERATING RULES Category: - Routine Description: ============ This patch has enhancements that extend the capabilities of the Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA) electronic pharmacy (ePharmacy) billing system. Below is a list of all the applications involved in this project along with their patch number: APPLICATION/VERSION PATCH --------------------------------------------------------------- OUTPATIENT PHARMACY (OP) V. 7.0 PSO*7*421 INTEGRATED BILLING (IB) V. 2.0 IB*2*494 ELECTRONIC CLAIMS MANAGEMENT ENGINE (ECME) V. 1.0 BPS*1*15 CONSOLIDATED MAIL OUTPATIENT PHARMACY (CMOP) V. 2.0 PSX*2*74 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (PRCA) V. 4.5 PRCA*4.5*295 The patches (PSO*7*421, IB*2*494, BPS*1*15, PSX*2*74 and PRCA*4.5*295) are being released in the Kernel Installation and Distribution System (KIDS) multi-build distribution BPS PSO IB PSX PRCA BUNDLE 8.0. The purpose of this software package is to ensure National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) D.0 - D.9 transactions are functional in the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) New Standards and Operating Rules environment and includes annual External Code List (ECL) updates into NCPDP fields. The package also provides the ability to alert the pharmacist at the time of prescription processing regarding the days' supply benefit. This specific patch contains the following functionality: --------------------------------------------------------- 1) Automatically transmit TRICARE claims to FMS. Patch Components ================ The following is a list of field modifications included in this patch: File Name (#) New/Modified/ Sub-File Name (#) Field Name (#) Deleted ------------------- ------------------- ------------- N/A Forms Associated: Form Name File # New/Modified/Deleted --------- ------ -------------------- N/A Mail Groups Associated: Mail Group Name New/Modified/Deleted --------------- -------------------- N/A Options Associated: Option Name Type New/Modified/Deleted ----------- ---- -------------------- N/A Protocols Associated: Protocol Name New/Modified/Deleted ------------- -------------------- N/A Security Keys Associated: Security Key Name ----------------- N/A Templates Associated: Template Name Type File Name (Number) New/Modified/Deleted ------------- ---- ------------------ -------------------- N/A Additional Information: N/A New Service Requests (NSRs): ------------------------------------------------------------- 20110503 - Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) New Standards and Operating Rules (Veterans Health Administration) VHA Provider-Side TCRs. Patient Safety Issues (PSIs) ----------------------------- N/A Remedy Ticket(s) & Overview: ------------------------------------- N/A Test Sites: ---------- Birmingham VAMC, AL Mountain Home VAMC, TN Richmond VAMC, VA Little Rock VAMC, AR Jackson VAMC, MS Documentation Retrieval Instructions: ------------------------------------ Updated documentation describing the new functionality introduced by this patch is available. The preferred method is to FTP the files from ftp://download.vista.domain.ext/. This transmits the files from the first available FTP server. Sites may also elect to retrieve software directly from a specific server as follows: Albany ftp.fo-albany.domain.ext Hines ftp.fo-hines.domain.ext Salt Lake City ftp.fo-slc.domain.ext The documentation will be in the form of Adobe Acrobat files. Documentation can also be found on the VA Software Documentation Library at: http://www4.domain.ext/vdl/ Title File Name FTP Mode ---------------------------------------------------------------------- AR Release Notes/Installation PRCA_4_5_P295_RN.PDF Binary Guide (PRCA*4.5*295) Patch Installation: Pre/Post Installation Overview ------------------------------ N/A Installation Instructions ------------------------- This patch should take less than a minute to install. DO NOT QUEUE the installation of this patch. To avoid disruptions, these patches should be installed during non-peak hours when there is minimal activity on the system. Avoid times when ECME claims are being transmitted. Of particular concern are the options below. 1. BPS NIGHTLY BACKGROUND JOB [BPS NIGHTLY BACKGROUND JOB] Do not install the patch when ECME claims are being generated by the BPS Nightly Background Job option. Wait for this job to finish or complete the installation before this job starts. 2. Scheduled CS Transmission [PSXR SCHEDULED CS TRANS] and Scheduled Non-CS Transmission [PSXR SCHEDULED NON-CS TRANS] Do not install the patch when prescriptions are being transmitted to CMOP. Wait for the CMOP transmissions to finish or complete the installation before the transmissions start. Both the CS (Controlled Substances) and the non-CS CMOP transmission options should be checked. Check with Pharmacy Service or your Pharmacy ADPAC to find out when CMOP transmissions occur. Pre-Installation Instructions ----------------------------- 1. OBTAIN PATCHES -------------- Obtain the host file BPS_1_15_PSO_IB_PSX_PRCA.KID, which contains the following patches: BPS*1.0*15 PSO*7.0*421 IB*2.0*494 PSX*2.0*74 PRCA*4.5*295 Sites can retrieve VistA software from the following FTP addresses. The preferred method is to FTP the files from: download.vista.domain.ext This will transmit the files from the first available FTP server. Sites may also elect to retrieve software directly from a specific server as follows: Albany ftp.fo-albany.domain.ext Hines ftp.fo-hines.domain.ext Salt Lake City ftp.fo-slc.domain.ext The BPS_1_15_PSO_IB_PSX_PRCA.KID host file is located in the anonymous.software directory. Use ASCII Mode when downloading the file. 2. START UP KIDS ------------- Start up the Kernel Installation and Distribution System Menu option [XPD MAIN]: Edits and Distribution ... Utilities ... Installation ... Select Kernel Installation & Distribution System Option: INStallation --- Load a Distribution Print Transport Global Compare Transport Global to Current System Verify Checksums in Transport Global Install Package(s) Restart Install of Package(s) Unload a Distribution Backup a Transport Global Select Installation Option: 3. LOAD TRANSPORT GLOBAL FOR MULTI-BUILD ------------------------------------- From the Installation menu, select the Load a Distribution option. When prompted for "Enter a Host File:", enter the full directory path where you saved the host file BPS_1_15_PSO_IB_PSX_PRCA.KID (e.g., SYS$SYSDEVICE:[ANONYMOUS]BPS_1_15_PSO_IB_PSX_PRCA.KID). When prompted for "OK to continue with Load? NO//", enter "YES." The following will display: Loading Distribution... BPS PSO IB PSX BUNDLE 8.0 BPS*1.0*15 PSO*7.0*421 IB*2.0*494 PSX*2.0*74 PRCA*4.5*295 Use INSTALL NAME: BPS PSO IB PSX PRCA BUNDLE 8.0 to install this Distribution. 4. RUN OPTIONAL INSTALLATION OPTIONS FOR MULTI-BUILD ------------------------------------------------- From the Installation menu, you may select to use the following options (when prompted for the INSTALL NAME, enter BPS PSO IB PSX PRCA BUNDLE 8.0): a. Backup a Transport Global - This option will create a backup message of any routines exported with this patch. It will not backup any other changes such as data dictionaries or templates. b. Compare Transport Global to Current System - This option will allow you to view all changes that will be made when this patch is installed. It compares all components of this patch (routines, data dictionaries, templates, etc.). c. Verify Checksums in Transport Global - This option will allow you to ensure the integrity of the routines that are in the transport global. 5. INSTALL MULTI-BUILD ------------------- This is the step to start the installation of this KIDS patch. This will need to be run for the BPS PSO IB PSX PRCA BUNDLE 8.0. a. Choose the Install Package(s) option to start the patch install. b. When prompted for the "Select INSTALL NAME:", enter BPS PSO IB PSX PRCA BUNDLE 8.0. c. When prompted "Want KIDS to Rebuild Menu Trees Upon Completion of Install? YES//", enter YES unless your system does this in a nightly TaskMan process. d. When prompted "Want KIDS to INHIBIT LOGONs during the install? YES//", enter NO. e. When prompted " Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options, Menu Options, and Protocols? NO//", enter NO. f. When prompted "Device: HOME//", respond with the correct device but do not queue this install. Post-Installation Instructions ------------------------------ N/A Routine Information: ==================== The second line of each of these routines now looks like: ;;4.5;Accounts Receivable;**[Patch List]**;Mar 20, 1995;Build 11 The checksums below are new checksums, and can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD. Routine Name: PRCACPV Before: B13280235 After: B14494379 **1,48,90,119,204,192,235,295** Routine Name: PRCASVC1 Before: B1617153 After: B1372764 **1,68,48,84,157,295** Routine list of preceding patches: 157, 235 ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : GUSTAFSON,ERIC S Date Entered : JAN 21, 2013 Completed By: LOSEY,BILL Date Completed: OCT 01, 2013 Released By : POST,HELEN Date Released : DEC 26, 2013 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== No routines included