$TXT Created by B at MNTVBB.DOMAIN.EXT (KIDS) on Monday, 05/05/25 at 13:02 ============================================================================= Run Date: SEP 30, 2025 Designation: EC*2*171 Package : EC - EVENT CAPTURE Priority: EMERGENCY Version : 2 SEQ #164 Status: Released Compliance Date: OCT 01, 2025 ============================================================================= Subject: FY26 EC NATIONAL PROCEDURE FILE (#725) UPDATE Category: - Routine Description: ============ ************************************************************************ Note: This patch is being released as an Emergency Patch with a shortened compliance (October 1, 2025) and should be installed as close to Close of Business (COB) on September 30, 2025 as possible, but not after October 1, 2025. ************************************************************************** Patch EC*2.0*171 updates two (2) procedure codes in the EC NATIONAL PROCEDURE file (#725) to reflect Fiscal Year 2026 changes, effective October 1, 2025. 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 Additional Information: ----------------------- New Service Requests (NSRs): N/A Patient Safety Issues (PSIs): N/A Defect Tracking System Ticket(s) & Overview: -------------------------------------------- 1. INC38571327- FY25 EC NATIONAL PROCEDURE FILE (#725) UPDATE Problem: -------- The Managerial Cost Accounting Office (MCAO) requested an update to the EC NATIONAL PROCEDURE file (#725). The request is to change one (1) procedure names and inactivate one (1) procedure codes. Listed below are the applicable procedure code updates: Procedure code with Name Change only (will take effect when the patch is installed): Number Old Name New Name NU189 DRIVE TIME - PT CARE, 5M DRIVE TIME - PT CARE, 15M Procedure code being inactivated (will take effect when the patch is installed.) Number Old Name NU010 MEAL ROUNDS/PT OBS Resolution: ----------- The post install routines (EC2P171A, EC2P171B, and EC2P171C) included in this patch will update the EC NATIONAL PROCEDURE file (#725) by changing one (1) procedure name and inactivating one (1) procedure code. Please also review the installed message which is sent to the installer and holders of the ECMGR key after installation. Routines: EC2P171A, EC2P171B, EC2P171C Test Sites: ----------- Louisville VAMC (#603) St. Cloud HCS (#656) SNOW Change Order #: -------------------- N/A Software and Documentation Retrieval Instructions: -------------------------------------------------- The software for this patch is being released in a PackMan message. Patch Installation: ------------------- Pre/Post Installation Overview: ------------------------------- During patch installation the running of the post installation routine EC2P171A will automatically occur and should resemble the following: Running Post-Install Routine: POST^EC2P171A Updating the EC NATIONAL PROCEDURE File (#725)... *** Changing names in EC NATIONAL PROCEDURE File (#725)... Entry #3639 for NU189 ... field (#.01) updated to DRIVE TIME - PT CARE, 15M. Total 1 names have been changed. *** Inactivating procedures in the EC NATIONAL PROCEDURE File (#725) NU010 inactivated as of 10/1/2025. Total 1 CPT codes have been inactivated. Queuing the inspection of the EC Event Code Screens file (#720.3) for 10/2/2025 at 1:00 AM. If this patch is installed after that time, the inspection will queue immediately. Done. Task: 3840328 has been created for this job. You will receive a MailMan message with the results on 10/2/2025. Update of EC NATIONAL PROCEDURE file (#725) completed. Updating Routine file... Updating KIDS files... EC*2.0*171 Installed. Apr 26, 2025@14:24:46 Not a production UCI Install Completed 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. This patch may be queued for 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 EC*2.0*171. 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, EC*2.0*171. 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, EC*2.0*171. 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? NO//', answer NO. Post-Installation Instructions: ------------------------------- You may delete the routines EC2P171A, EC2P171B, and EC2P171C from your production system after the patch installation has been successfully verified. Print and review the contents of the installation in the INSTALL file by using the Install File Print [XPD PRINT INSTALL FILE] menu option. Please share the results of the INSTALL file relating to local procedures with the 'ECMGR' key holders at the local facilities. Back-out/Roll Back Strategy: ---------------------------- 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: ;;2.0;EVENT CAPTURE;**[Patch List]**;May 8, 1996;Build 2 The checksums below are new checksums, and can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD. Routine Name: EC2P171A Before: n/a After: B6386835 **171** Routine Name: EC2P171B Before: n/a After: B17839495 **171** Routine Name: EC2P171C Before: n/a After: B20810094 **171** ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : Date Entered : APR 11, 2025 Completed By: Date Completed: SEP 29, 2025 Released By : Date Released : SEP 30, 2025 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT