$TXT Created by G at CHY0016.FO-BAYPINES.DOMAIN.EXT (KIDS) on Thursday, 05/28/26 at 13:44 ============================================================================= Run Date: JUN 23, 2026 Designation: SD*5.3*945 Package : SD - SCHEDULING Priority: Mandatory Version : 5.3 SEQ #792 Status: Released Compliance Date: JUL 08, 2026 ============================================================================= Associated patches: (v)SD*5.3*815 <<= must be installed BEFORE `SD*5.3*945' (v)SD*5.3*942 <<= must be installed BEFORE `SD*5.3*945' (v)SD*5.3*944 <<= must be installed BEFORE `SD*5.3*945' Subject: SCHEDULING UPDATES TO SUPPORT FRONT END APPS Category: - Routine - 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*945 includes several defect corrections and enhancements including: The logic supporting the SDES2 EDIT PAT PRE-REG Remote Procedure Call (RPC) was updated to prevent variables from leaking into the symbol table at the conclusion of the RPC execution. The logic supporting the SDES2 UNDO CHECKOUT RPC was updated to return the full appointment object in the returned JSON object. The logic supporting the SDES2 SET APPT CHECKOUT RPC was updated to return the full appointment object in the returned JSON object. The logic support the SDCANCEL option was updated so that when recall appointments are cancelled and a new appointment request is created, the the DATE/TIME ENTERED (#9.5) field is updated with the current date. The logic supporting the SDES2 GET VISTA DEVICES RPC was updated to return a larger list when there are more than 80 matches for the passed in search string. The logic supporting the SDES2 CREATE CLINIC AVAIL 2 RPC was updated so when multiple full-day cancellations are made and clinic availability is created using the cancel dates with the KEEP CANCEL SLOTS flag set to 1, all cancelled slots for each cancelled date will be displayed. 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 ------------------ ---------- -------------------- N/A 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 SET APPT CHECKOUT Modified SDES2 UNDO CHECKOUT Modified Parameter Definitions Associated: --------------------------------- N/A Additional Information: ----------------------- N/A New Service Requests (NSRs): N/A Defect Tracking System Ticket(s) & Overview: -------------------------------------------- 1) VSE-9967: VistA: Fix Leaking Variables in SDES2 EDIT PAT PRE-REG. Problem: Fix Leaking Variables in SDES2 EDIT PAT PRE-REG discovered during primary developer checklist steps as part of Visitor Pattern. Resolution: The logic supporting the SDES2 EDIT PAT PRE-REG Remote Procedure Call (RPC) was updated to prevent variables from leaking into the symbol table at the conclusion of the RPC execution. 2) VSE-11425: VistA: Return back appointment object - SDES2 UNDO CHECKOUT. Problem: To help improve VistA Scheduling Automation (VSA) performance, this RPC was identified as needing a return back the full appointment JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) object: SDES2 UNDO CHECKOUT. Resolution: The logic supporting the SDES2 UNDO CHECKOUT RPC was updated to return the full appointment object in the returned JSON object. 3) VSE-11426: VistA: Return back appointment object - SDES2 SET APPT CHECKOUT. Problem: To help improve VSA performance, this RPC was identified as needing a return back the full appointment: SDES2 SET APPT CHECKOUT. Resolution: The logic supporting the SDES2 SET APPT CHECKOUT RPC was updated to return the full appointment object in the returned JSON object. 4) VSE-11825: GW - VistA: Update SDCANCEL to correctly create the SDEC APPT REQUEST record when cancelling a Recall appointment. Problem: Need to update SDCANCEL logic when a recall appointment is being cancelled and the SDEC APPT REQUEST record is created the DATE/TIME ENTERED (#9.5) field should be updated with the current date. Resolution: The logic support the SDCANCEL option was updated so that when recall appointments are cancelled and a new appointment request is created, the the DATE/TIME ENTERED (#9.5) field is updated with the current date. 5) VSE-11869: VistA: Display Matching Devices with "LOOKUPSTRING". Problem: When there is a large number of printer devices, the search does not return any devices. The original code removes the last character of the "LOOKUPSTRING" and it never gets to the device that actually matches the "LOOKUPSTRING". Resolution: The logic supporting the SDES2 GET VISTA DEVICES RPC was updated to return a larger list when there are more than 80 matches for the passed in search string. 6) VSE-11875: VistA: Only the most recent date retains the cancelled slots. Problem: When multiple days are fully cancelled and RPC SDES2 CREATE CLINIC AVAIL 2 is executed with those dates and the KEEP CANCELLED SLOTS flag is set to YES (1), only the most recent date retains the cancelled slots. Resolution: The logic supporting the SDES2 CREATE CLINIC AVAIL 2 RPC was updated so when multiple full-day cancellations are made and clinic availability is created using the cancel dates with the KEEP CANCEL SLOTS flag set to 1, all cancelled slots for each cancelled date will be displayed. Test Sites: ----------- Omaha, NE (OMA) Orlando, FL (ORL) Test Sites - SNOW Change Order #: --------------------------------- Omaha, NE (OMA): CHG0745054 Orlando, FL (ORL): CHG0745226 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*945. 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*945 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. 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*945b. 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*945b 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: SDECRECREQ Before: B11117880 After: B11352076 **790,792,805,815,945** Routine Name: SDES2CRTCLNAVAL2 Before:B170182941 After:B172211109 **904,914,919,920,922,909,941, 944,945** Routine Name: SDES2EDITPREREG Before: B6819445 After: B7047340 **861,909,945** Routine Name: SDES2GETDEVICES Before: B27342289 After: B27310458 **907,909,945** Routine Name: SDES2SETCHECKOUT Before:B228920812 After:B172000162 **867,877,880,909,945** Routine Name: SDES2SETCHKOUT2 Before: n/a After: B10819601 **945** Routine Name: SDES2UNDOCHKOUT Before: B22468137 After: B24317583 **877,919,909,942,945** Routine list of preceding patches: 815, 942, 944 ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : Date Entered : JAN 20, 2026 Completed By: Date Completed: JUN 22, 2026 Released By : Date Released : JUN 23, 2026 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT