$TXT Created by at CHY0016.FO-BAYPINES.DOMAIN.EXT (KIDS) on Friday, 05/15/26 at 11:43 ============================================================================= Run Date: JUN 03, 2026 Designation: SD*5.3*944 Package : SD - SCHEDULING Priority: Mandatory Version : 5.3 SEQ #791 Status: Released Compliance Date: JUN 17, 2026 ============================================================================= Associated patches: (v)SD*5.3*930 install with patch `SD*5.3*944' (v)SD*5.3*941 install with patch `SD*5.3*944' (v)SD*5.3*943 install with patch `SD*5.3*944' Subject: SCHEDULING UPDATES TO SUPPORT FRONT END APPS - SPRINT 15.8 Category: - Routine - Enhancement (Mandatory) - Other Description: ============ ************************************************************************** * This patch should be queued to be installed during off hours to * * minimize errors being logged as users actively call the Remote * * Procedure Calls (RPC) being updated by the patch. * * * * This patch should NOT be installed or queued to be installed * * during the installation of any other Scheduling patch. * ************************************************************************** VistA Scheduling (VS) patch SD*5.3*944 includes several defect corrections and enhancements including: Modified SDES2 GET APPT TYPES BY DFN to no longer leaking variables after code has been executed. Created a new Remote Procedure Call (RPC) SDES2 CREATE RECALL REQUEST 2 and SDES2 EDIT RECALL REQUEST 2 to return the full recall object. Created a new RPC SDES2 NO-SHOW2 to return the full appointment object. Created a new RPC SDES2 EDIT APPT REQ2 to return the full appointment object. Modified SDES2CRTCLNAVAL2 Logic needs to be modified to return back the 80 characters too wide error. This routine is used for multiple calls; therefore, we need to make sure any change is compatible with the second call to the same tag line. Modified SDES2 CREATE APPOINTMENT 2 to check for the existence of an appointment right before logic is creating the patient appointment multiple in CREATE2 tag line of SDES2CREATEAPPT2. Also added logic to check for the request status and error out if the request is closed. Modified SDES2 BLOCK AND MOVE2 to include a new parameter that will correctly mark overbook appointments when recognized as one by the UI. Updated the RPC description to include usage information for the new parameter. Modified Routines that when an recall appointment is no showed and the APPT request is created, When an recall appointment is cancelled and the APPT request is created, and When an recall appointment is undo no showed and the APPT request is created. to add the EAS TRACKING NUMBER field is updated with the Acheron audit id. Modified the Remote Procedure File for SDES2 CANCEL APPOINTMENT 2 description to add Returns full appointment object. EHRM Impact Statement: ---------------------- This patch should have no EHRM impact, and can be installed at all sites, including EHRM converted sites. Patch Components: New/Modified/Deleted ----------------- -------------------- Files & Fields Associated: New/Modified/Deleted -------------------------- -------------------- File Name (Number) Field Name New/Modified/Deleted ------------------ ---------- -------------------- SDES ERROR CODES ERROR CODE/NUMBER (#.01) Modified - Data Only (#409.93) ERROR CATEGORY (#.02) Modified - Data Only ERROR TEXT (#1) Modified - Data Only Forms Associated: ----------------- Form Name File Number 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 Remote Procedures Associated: ----------------------------- Remote Procedure Name New/Modified/Deleted --------------------- -------------------- SDES2 BLOCK AND MOVE2 MODIFIED SDES2 CREATE RECALL REQUEST 2 NEW SDES2 CREATE CLINIC AVAIL 2 MODIFIED SDES2 EDIT APPT REQ2 NEW SDES2 EDIT RECALL REQUEST 2 NEW SDES2 NO-SHOW2 NEW SDES2 CANCEL APPOINTMENT 2 MODIFIED Parameter Definitions Associated: --------------------------------- N/A Additional Information: ----------------------- N/A New Service Requests (NSRs): N/A Defect Tracking System Ticket(s) & Overview: -------------------------------------------- 1)VSE-9973: VistA: Fix Leaking Variables in SDES2 GET APPT TYPES BY DFN Problem: Fix Leaking Variables in SDES2 GET APPT TYPES BY DFN discovered during primary developer checklist steps as part of Visitor Pattern. Resolution: Modified SDES2 GET APPT TYPES BY DFN to no longer leaking variables after code has been executed. 2) VSE-11421: VistA: Return full object back on creation of RECALL request - SDES2 CREATE RECALL REQUEST and SDES2 EDIT RECALL REQUEST Problem: To help improve VSA performance, this RPC was identified as needing a full return object on creation of RECALL request SDES2 CREATE RECALL REQUEST and SDES2 EDIT RECALL REQUEST. Resolution: Created a new RPC SDES2 CREATE RECALL REQUEST 2 and SDES2 EDIT RECALL REQUEST 2 to return the full recall object. 3) VSE-11424: VistA: Return back appointment object - SDES2 NO-SHOW Problem: To help improve VSA performance, this RPC was identified as needing a full appointment object back appointment: SDES2 NO-SHOW Resolution: Created a new RPC SDES2 NO-SHOW2 to return the full appointment object. 4) VSE-11431: VistA: Return back request - SDES2 EDIT APPT REQ Problem: To help improve VSA performance, this RPC was identified as needing a return back appointment: SDES2 EDIT APPT REQ Resolution: Created a new RPC SDES2 EDIT APPT REQ2 to return the full appointment object. 5) VSE-11687: VistA: Logic needs to be modified to return back the 80 character too wide error Problem: When creating availability for a clinic there is a requirement due to space limitations on the pattern, that if the pattern requested is wider than 80 characters, the logic should error out with a pattern is too wide error. Currently the logic is not returning an error. Instead, the RPC is returning a successful message, but it doesn't store the pattern as it is too wide. Logic needs to be modified to recognize this error and return an error back to the front end. Resolution: Modified SDES2CRTCLNAVAL2 Logic needs to be modified to return back the 80 characters too wide error. This routine is used for multiple calls; therefore, we need to make sure any change is compatible with the second call to the same tag line. 6) VSE-11688: VistA: Modify SDES2 CREATE APPOINTMENT 2 and SDES2 CREATE APPOINTMENT to check for the existence of an appointment Problem: Modify SDES2 CREATE APPOINTMENT 2 and SDES2 CREATE APPOINTMENT to check for the existence of an appointment right before logic is creating the patient appointment multiple in CREATE2 tag line of SDES2CREATEAPPT2 and SDES2CREATEAPPT. Resolution: Modified SDES2 CREATE APPOINTMENT 2 to check for the existence of an appointment right before logic is creating the patient appointment multiple in CREATE2 tag line of SDES2CREATEAPPT2. Also added logic to check for the request status and error out if the request is closed. 7) VSE-11813: VistA: Modify SDES2 BLOCK AND MOVE2 to accept the overbook flag Problem: An issue was reported in the Defect channel that when a block and move creates an overbook appointment, expand entry of the new appointment does not show it as an overbook. Research shows the data is not being stored as the block and move logic does not know it is an overbook. The front end already prompts the user that it is an overbook, this value needs to be passed into the block and move so it can be stored into the HOSPITAL LOCATION appointment multiple. Resolution: Modified SDES2 BLOCK AND MOVE2 to include a new parameter that will correctly mark overbook appointments when recognized as one by the UI. Updated the RPC description to include usage information for the new parameter. 8) VSE-11822: VistA: User's DUZ is erroneously stored in the EAS TRACKING NUMBER field Problem: During researching of the auditing logic within the RPCs it was found that when an appointment is cancelled that was linked to a recall, the logic creates a new SDEC APPT REQUEST (#409.85) and erroneously sends the user's DUZ instead of the Acheron EAS Audit number to be stored in the EAS TRACKING NUMBER field. Resolution: Modified Routines that when an recall appointment is no showed and the APPT request is created, When an recall appointment is cancelled and the APPT request is created, and When an recall appointment is undo no showed and the APPT request is created. to add the EAS TRACKING NUMBER field is updated with the Acheron audit id. 9) VSE-11886: VistA: Fix SDES2 CANCEL APPOINTMENT 2 Remote Procedure file Description Problem: During IOC testing it was found that SDES2 CANCEL APPOTINMENT 2 procedure file description is missing the Full Appointment object return. Resolution: Modified the Remote Procedure File for SDES2 CANCEL APPOINTMENT 2 description to add Returns full appointment object. Test Sites: ----------- Salt Lake City, UT (SLC) St. Cloud, MN (STC) Test Sites - SNOW Change Order #: --------------------------------- Salt Lake City, UT (SLC): CHG0738190 St. Cloud, MN (STC): CHG0738132 Software and Documentation Retrieval Instructions: ---------------------------------------------------- Software is distributed by PackMan message. Other Software Files: This release also includes documentation and other software files. They can be obtained at: https://download.vista.domain.ext/index.html/SOFTWARE/ File Title File Name Format -------------------------------------------------------------------------- PIMS Technical Manual SD_PIMS_TM Binary Documentation describing the new functionality is included in this release. Documentation can be found on the VA Software Documentation Library at: https://www.domain.ext/vdl/. Documentation can also be obtained at https://download.vista.domain.ext/index.html/SOFTWARE. Documentation Title File Name --------------------------------------------------------------------- PIMS Technical Manual SD_PIMS_TM Patch Installation: ------------------- Pre/Post Installation Overview: ------------------------------- Sites will read the National Patch Module (NPM) MailMan message and extract the Kernel Installation & Distribution System (KIDS) build. Then sites will use the Kernel Installation & Distribution System [XPD MAIN] menu to perform checks and install the patch. Pre-Installation Instructions: ------------------------------ This patch may be installed with users on the system, although it is recommended that it be installed during non-peak hours to minimize potential disruption to users. This patch should take less than 5 minutes to install. Installation Instructions: 1. Choose the PackMan message containing this build. Then select the INSTALL/CHECK MESSAGE PackMan option to load the build. 2. From the Kernel Installation and Distribution System Menu, select the Installation Menu. From this menu, A. Select the Verify Checksums in Transport Global option to confirm the integrity of the routines that are in the transport global. When prompted for the INSTALL NAME enter SD*5.3*944. NOTE: Using will not bring up a Multi-Package build even if it was loaded immediately before this step. It will only bring up the last patch in the build. B. Select the Backup a Transport Global option to create a backup message. You must use this option and specify what to backup; the entire Build or just Routines. The backup message can be used to restore the routines and components of the build to the pre-patch condition. i. At the Installation option menu, select Backup a Transport Global ii. At the Select INSTALL NAME prompt, enter SD*5.3*944 iii. When prompted for the following, enter "R" for Routines or "B" for Build. Select one of the following: B Build (including Routines) R Routines Only Backup Type: B// iv. When prompted "Do you wish to secure your build? NO//", press and take the default response of "NO". v. When prompted with, "Send mail to: Last name, First Name", press to take default recipient. Add any additional recipients. vi. When prompted with "Select basket to send to: IN//", press and take the default IN mailbox or select a different mailbox. C. You may also elect to use the following options: i. Print Transport Global - This option will allow you to view the components of the KIDS build. ii. 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 of the components of this patch, such as routines, DDs, templates, etc. D. Select the Install Package(s) option and choose the patch to install. i. If prompted 'Want KIDS to Rebuild Menu Trees Upon Completion of Install? NO//', answer NO. ii. When prompted 'Want KIDS to INHIBIT LOGONs during the install? NO//', answer NO. iii. When prompted 'Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options, Menu Options, and Protocols? NO//', answer NO. iv. If prompted '409.93 SDES ERROR CODES (including data) Note: You already have the 'SDES ERROR CODES' File. Want my data to overwrite your? YES// answer YES. Post-Installation Instructions: ------------------------------- Back-Out Plan/Roll Back Plan: ----------------------------- 1. Load the Backup MailMan Message a. Go into MailMan and find the backup message created in step 3a of the installation process and read that message. b. At the "Type to continue or '^' to exit:" prompt enter ^ to get to the command prompt. c. At the command prompt enter X for eXtract and press enter. d. At the "Select PackMan function:" prompt enter 6 for INSTALL/CHECK MESSAGE and press enter. e. At the "OK to Continue with Load? NO//" prompt, type YES and press enter. f. At the "Want to Continue with Load? YES//" prompt, press enter. g. Exit MailMan. 2. Go Into the Kernel Installation & Distribution System (KIDS) and load and install the backup like you would a regular patch. a. Enter D ^XUP at the command prompt. b. At the "Select OPTION NAME:" prompt, enter Kernel Installation & Distribution System" and press enter. c. From the main KIDS menu, select the Installation ... option. d. From the Installation ... option, select 6 Install Package(s). e. At the "Select INSTALL NAME:" prompt enter SD*5.3*944b. f. If prompted for "Want KIDS to INHIBIT LOGONs during the install? NO//" take the default by pressing enter. g. If prompted for "Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options, Menu Options, and Protocols? NO//" take the default by pressing enter. h. At the DEVICE: prompt, enter the output device of your choice. i. Verify that the SD*5.3*944b backup installs without any issues Routine Information: ==================== The second line of each of these routines now looks like: ;;5.3;Scheduling;**[Patch List]**;Aug 13, 1993;Build 2 The checksums below are new checksums, and can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD. Routine Name: SDES2APPTUTIL Before:B101813079 After:B111107103 **866,871,875,877,878,880,881, 890,893,905,907,922,909,944** Routine Name: SDES2APPTYPES Before: B23884917 After: B23928022 **864,909,944** Routine Name: SDES2BLCKANDMOV2 Before: B94929366 After:B100670141 **941,944** Routine Name: SDES2CANCELAPPT Before:B181998705 After:B182558925 **869,871,873,875,877,878,880, 886,897,918,920,909,929,944** Routine Name: SDES2CANCELAPPT2 Before:B174347302 After:B174879273 **943,944** Routine Name: SDES2CREATEAPPT Before:B193198979 After:B206907832 **866,869,873,875,877,880,881, 886,893,895,898,901,905,907, 925,919,920,909,930,944** Routine Name: SDES2CREATEAPPT2 Before:B188848213 After:B200648861 **940,941,944** Routine Name: SDES2CRTCLNAVAL2 Before:B177037849 After:B170182941 **904,914,919,920,922,909,941,944** Routine Name: SDES2EDITAPREQ2 Before: n/a After:B195197636 **944** Routine Name: SDES2NOSHOW Before: B35558556 After: B36266623 **871,875,889,915,919,927,909, 929,943,944** Routine Name: SDES2NOSHOW2 Before: n/a After: B38691951 **944** Routine Name: SDES2RECLLREQ2 Before: n/a After: B72900166 **944** Routine Name: SDES2UNDONOSHOW Before: B26880962 After: B27575934 **871,875,927,909,929,944** Routine Name: SDESRECALLREQ Before: B9432868 After: B9447628 **835,847,853,875,877,909,944** Routine list of preceding patches: 930, 941, 943 ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : Date Entered : JAN 13, 2026 Completed By: Date Completed: JUN 03, 2026 Released By : Date Released : JUN 03, 2026 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT