$TXT Created by at KRNDEV.FO-OAKLAND.DOMAIN.EXT (KIDS) on Wednesday, 07/01/26 at 10:57 ============================================================================= Run Date: SEP 24, 2026 Designation: HL*1.6*178 Package : HL - HEALTH LEVEL SEVEN Priority: Mandatory Version : 1.6 SEQ #143 Status: Released Compliance Date: OCT 25, 2026 ============================================================================= Associated patches: (v)HL*1.6*175 <<= must be installed BEFORE `HL*1.6*178' Subject: ADD HL7 FILER STARTUP NOTIFICATIONS Category: - Routine - Enhancement (Mandatory) - Data Dictionary Description: ============ This patch is an enhancement that allows users to notify a Mail Group when an Incoming HL7 Filer is started with the POSTMASTER user. 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) ------------------ HL COMMUNICATION SERVER PARAMETERS (869.3) Field Name (Number) ------------------- INCOMING FILER NOTIFICATION GROUP (21) New/Modified/Deleted -------------------- New Forms Associated: Form Name File Number New/Modified/Deleted --------- ----------- -------------------- HL SITE PARAMETERS (#76) #869.3 Modified Mail Groups Associated: N/A 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 Additional Information: ----------------------- N/A New Service Requests (NSRs): N/A Patient Safety Issues (PSIs): N/A Defect Tracking System Ticket(s) & Overview: N/A Test Sites: Change Order #: --------------------------------------- Central Texas VAMC CHG0765053 Miami VAMC CHG0767002 Togus VAMC CHG0767145 Software and Documentation Retrieval Instructions: -------------------------------------------------- The software for this patch is being released in a PackMan message. 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------- HL7 V. 1.6*178 Site Manager Developer Manual HL71_6SMDM_P178.DOCX HL71_6SMDM_P178.PDF Patch Installation: ------------------- Pre/Post Installation Overview: This is a regular Kernel patch with no special steps. 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 the patch or build name. (ex. or HL*1.6*178 BUILD v1) 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 your build HL*1.6*178 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 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. a. When prompted 'Enter options you wish to mark as 'Out Of Order':', press the Enter key. b. When prompted 'Enter protocols you wish to mark as 'Out Of Order':', press the Enter key. Post-Installation Instructions: (Optional) Use the Site Parameter Edit[HL EDIT COMM SERVER PARAMETERS] option to populate the INCOMING FILER NOTIFICATION GROUP field of the HL COMMUNICATION SERVER PARAMETER file (#869.3) using the mail group of your choice. If the field is not populated, no errors will occur - but no notifications will be generated when the Incoming Filer is started as POSTMASTER. Back-Out/Roll Back Plan: ------------------------ 1. Use MailMan menu to locate the PackMan message containing the backup build. The subject of the packman message begins with "Backup of HL*1.6*178". Use the PackMan message action XTRACT KIDS. Use the INSTALL/CHECKMESSAGE option to load it. 2. Additional Manual Steps: For File 869.3, Delete Field 21 Using FileMan a. From Programmer Mode type: P^DI b. Select OPTION: 4 MODIFY FILE ATTRIBUTES c. Do you want to use the screen-mode version? YES// d. Modify what File: HL COMMUNICATION SERVER PARAMETERS// e. Select FIELD: 21 INCOMING FILER NOTIFICATION GROUP f. FIELD LABEL: @ g. ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO DELETE THE ENTIRE FIELD: Yes Routine Information: ==================== The second line of each of these routines now looks like: ;;1.6;HEALTH LEVEL SEVEN;**[Patch List]**;Oct 13, 1995;Build 6 The checksums below are new checksums, and can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD. Routine Name: HLCSIN Before: B41606757 After: B53607524 **2,30,14,19,62,109,115,122, 140,145,153,175,178** Routine list of preceding patches: 175 ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : Date Entered : NOV 12, 2025 Completed By: Date Completed: SEP 24, 2026 Released By : Date Released : SEP 24, 2026 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT