$TXT Created by at DEVCOM.DOMAIN.EXT (KIDS) on Friday, 02/20/26 at 10:14 ============================================================================= Run Date: MAY 13, 2026 Designation: GEC*2*42 Package : GEC - GENERIC CODE SHEET Priority: Mandatory Version : 2 SEQ #38 Status: Released Compliance Date: JUN 12, 2026 ============================================================================= Associated patches: (v)GEC*2*41 <<= must be installed BEFORE `GEC*2*42' Subject: VHAF SSNR DISABLE UNUSED BATCH TYPES Category: - Routine Description: ============ This patch is part of Veterans Health Administration Finance (VHAF) Social Security Number Reduction (SSNR) project. This patch is rolling back and removing the warning and audit tracking features in GEC*2*41 and disabling the five code sheet batch types identified in GEC*2*41 to complete the remediation of the Social Security numbers in the Generic Code Sheets system. EHRM Impact Statement: ---------------------- This patch should have no EHRM impact, and can be installed at all sites, including EHRM converted sites. Patch Components: ----------------- Files & Fields Associated: File Name (Number) Field Name (Number) 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 --------------------- -------------------- N/A Parameter Definitions Associated: Parameter Name New/Modified/Deleted -------------- -------------------- N/A New Service Requests (NSRs): N/A Patient Safety Issues (PSIs): N/A Defect Tracking System Ticket(s) & Overview: ============================================ Enhancements Overview VISTAGC-59: GCS - Remove Audit Feature and Disable warning message from 5 GCS Code Sheet Types ------------------------------------------------------------------ The audit features and disable warning message installed with GEC*2*41 will be turned off as part of GEC*2*42. VISTAGC-64: Disable VOLUNTARY Code Sheet Batch Type ------------------------------------------------------------------ The code sheet batch type VOLUNTARY Code Sheet will no longer be displayed on the selectable list of batch types in the Create/Enter Code Sheet option in GCS. If the user enters the batch sheet type, it will print "??" (signaling batch type not found) and return user to select a different batch type. VISTAGC-62: Disable HOSPITAL BASED HOME CARE- GECO Code Sheet Batch Type ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The code sheet batch type HOSPITAL BASED HOME CARE- GECO Code Sheet will no longer be displayed on the selectable list of batch types in the Create/Enter Code Sheet option in GCS. If the user enters the batch sheet type, it will print "??" (signaling batch type not found) and return user to select a different batch type. VISTAGC-63: Disable DDCSS MENTAL HEALTH Code Sheet Batch Type ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The code sheet batch type DDCSS MENTAL HEALTH Code Sheet will no longer be displayed on the selectable list of batch types in the Create/Enter Code Sheet option in GCS. If the user enters the batch sheet type, it will print "??" (signaling batch type not found) and return user to select a different batch type. VISTAGC-61: Disable A1BO CENSUS ROLL-UP Code Sheet Batch Type ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The code sheet batch type A1BO CENSUS ROLL-UP Code Sheet will no longer be displayed on the selectable list of batch types in the Create/Enter Code Sheet option in GCS. If the user enters the batch sheet type, it will print "??" (signaling batch type not found) and return user to select a different batch type. VISTAGC-60: Disable CONSULTING/ATTENDING Code Sheet Batch Type ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The code sheet batch type CONSULTING/ATTENDING Code Sheet will no longer be displayed on the selectable list of batch types in the Create/Enter Code Sheet option in GCS. If the user enters the batch sheet type, it will print "??" (signaling batch type not found) and return user to select a different batch type. Test Sites: ----------- Orlando VAMC, Orlando, Florida North Texas (NTX) VAMC, Dallas, Texas SNOW Change Order #: -------------------- CHG0719488 Orlando VAMC CHG0717554 North Texas(NTX) VAMC Software and Documentation Retrieval Instructions: -------------------------------------------------- The software for this patch is being released in a PackMan message. Other Software Files: This release does not include other software files. Documentation describing the new functionality is not 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------- GENERIC CODE SHEET USER MANUAL GEC_2_P42_UM.PDF GENERIC CODE SHEET TECHNICAL MANUAL GEC_2_P42_TM.PDF Patch Installation: =================== Pre/Post Installation Overview: ------------------------------- 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. Pre-Installation Instructions: ------------------------------ N/A 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 the patch name GEC*2*42. 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 GEC*2.0*42. iii. When prompted for the following, enter "B" for Build. iv. When prompted "Do you wish to secure this message? 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: N/A Back-Out/Roll Back Plan: ------------------------ Back-out will be done only with the concurrence and participation of development team and appropriate VA site/region personnel. The decision to back-out or rollback software will be a joint decision between development team, VA site/region personnel and other appropriate VA personnel. As part of the patch installation, the site/region should have saved a backup of the routines in a mail message using the Backup a Transport Global [XPD BACKUP] menu option. The message containing the backed-up routines can be loaded with the "Xtract PackMan" function at the Message Action prompt. The Packman function "INSTALL/CHECK MESSAGE" is then used to install the backed-up routines onto the VistA system. Routine Information: ==================== The second line of each of these routines now looks like: ;;2.0;GCS;**[Patch List]**;MAR 14, 1995;Build 5 The checksums below are new checksums, and can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD. Routine Name: GECSUSEL Before: B27990216 After: B19969660 **2,41,42** Routine list of preceding patches: 41 ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : AVID Date Entered : JAN 23, 2026 Completed By: Date Completed: MAY 07, 2026 Released By : Date Released : MAY 13, 2026 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT