$TXT Created by III at MNTVBB.DOMAIN.EXT (KIDS) on Monday, 07/13/26 at 13:47 ============================================================================= Run Date: AUG 26, 2026 Designation: DG*5.3*1170 Package : DG - REGISTRATION Priority: Mandatory Version : 5.3 SEQ #1023 Status: Released Compliance Date: SEP 26, 2026 ============================================================================= Associated patches: (v)DG*5.3*1150 <<= must be installed BEFORE `DG*5.3*1170' Subject: FIX UNDEFINED DFN ERROR Category: - Routine Description: ============ Patch DG*5.3*1170 fixes an undefined error in the DGSEC4 routine. The error occurs when attempting to add new patient data in VistA option Collateral Patient Register [DG COLLATERAL PATIENT]. 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 # 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 Additional Information: ----------------------- New Service Requests (NSRs): N/A Patient Safety Issues (PSIs): N/A Defect Tracking System Ticket(s) & Overview: -------------------------------------------- INC42971872 - I was kicked out of Vista twice yesterday and today while I was attempting to enter a Collateral for a veteran. Vista kicked me out. Problem: -------- Found an issue in the routine DGSEC4 that creates an undefined error for Data File Number (DFN) after adding new patient Social Security Number (SSN) data within VistA option Collateral Patient Register [DG COLLATERAL PATIENT]. Resolution: ----------- Modified routine DGSEC4 to use a $Get statement when evaluating the DFN. TEST SITES: ----------- Butler VA Clement J. Zablocki VAMC (Milwaukee) SNOW Change Order #: -------------------- Butler - CHG0768589 Milwaukee - CHG0767135 Software and Documentation Retrieval Instructions: -------------------------------------------------- The software for this patch is being released in a PackMan message. File Title File Name Format --------------------------------------------------------------------- N/A Documentation Title File Name --------------------------------------------------------- N/A Patch Installation: ------------------- Pre/Post Installation Overview: 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 2 minutes to install. Installation Instructions: 1. Choose the PackMan message containing this patch and invoke the INSTALL/CHECK MESSAGE PackMan option. 2. From the Kernel Installation & 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 DG*5.3*1170. 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 DG*5.3*1170 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 Enter response: 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 the components of this patch, such as routines, DDs, templates, etc. D. Select the Install Package(s) option and choose the patch to install, DG*5.3*1170. i. When prompted 'Want KIDS to INHIBIT LOGONs during the install? NO//', answer NO. ii. When prompted 'Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options, Menu Options, and Protocols? YES//', answer YES a. When prompted 'Enter options you wish to mark as 'Out Of Order':', select the following option: Option Name Menu Text ----------- --------- [DG REGISTER PATIENT] Register a Patient [DG LOAD PATIENT DATA] Load/Edit Patient Data [DG COLLATERAL PATIENT] Collateral Patient Register Press the Enter key when you are done selecting options. b. When prompted 'Enter protocols you wish to mark as 'Out Of Order':', press the Enter key. c. When prompted 'Delay Install (Minutes): (0 - 60): 0//, answer 0 and press the Enter key. Post-Installation Instructions: ------------------------------- N/A Back-Out/Roll Back Plan: ------------------------ Prior to installing an updated KIDS package, the site/region should create a backup using the Backup a Transport Global option [XPD BACKUP]. In the event that the patch installer decides to back out this patch, the patch installer should log a Service Now ticket or contact the Enterprise Service Desk (ESD) at 855-673-4357. Backout or rollback of the software will be a joint decision between the development team, VA site/region personnel and other appropriate VA personnel and will require their concurrence. Routine Information: ==================== The second line of each of these routines now looks like: ;;5.3;Registration;**[Patch List]**;Aug 13, 1993;Build 2 The checksums below are new checksums, and can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD. Routine Name: DGSEC4 Before: B61414295 After: B61441160 **249,281,391,471,684,699,964, 1130,1150,1170** Routine list of preceding patches: 1150 ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : III Date Entered : JUL 13, 2026 Completed By: Date Completed: AUG 25, 2026 Released By : Date Released : AUG 26, 2026 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT