$TXT Created by III at MNTVBB.DOMAIN.EXT (KIDS) on Thursday, 01/15/26 at 09:26 ============================================================================= Run Date: MAR 31, 2026 Designation: ECX*3*197 Package : ECX - DSS - DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM Priority: EMERGENCY Version : 3 SEQ #179 Status: Released Compliance Date: APR 01, 2026 ============================================================================= Subject: MID FY26 ECX CHAR4 CODE UPDATE Category: - Routine Description: ============ ************************************************************************** **IMPORTANT** **IMPORTANT** **IMPORTANT** NOTE: This patch is being released as an Emergency Patch with a shortened compliance of 24 hours. The compliance date is April 1, 2026. The patch should be installed as close to Close of Business (COB) on March 31, 2026 as possible, but not after April 1, 2026. This patch can be queued to be installed if needed. ************************************************************************** Patch ECX*3.0*197: - Adds one code and updates five code names in the NATIONAL CLINIC (#728.441) file to reflect Mid Fiscal Year 2026 CHAR4 CODE changes, effective April 1, 2026. 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: ----------------------- N/A New Service Requests (NSRs): N/A Patient Safety Issues (PSIs): N/A Defect Tracking System Ticket(s) & Overview: 1. INC41298250 FY26 Mid-Year CHAR4 requirements patch HDSO SUS TRIAGE Problem: -------- The Managerial Cost Accounting office (MCAO) requests to: -Add one code and update five code names in the NATIONAL CLINIC (#728.441) file effective April 1, 2026. Resolution: ----------- Routine ECX3P197 has been created to: - Add one code and update five code names in the NATIONAL CLINIC (#728.441) file, effective April 1, 2026. The description of the following entry has been changed. Existing Code New Short Description ------------- --------------------- CDEC Clinical Resource Hub (CRH) Care at State Vet Home GWGR CHAR4 COUNCIL GWFU CHAR4 COUNCIL FPOW Former POWs POWO CHAR4 COUNCIL POWW CHAR4 COUNCIL Test Sites: ----------- Robley Rex VA Medical Center (Louisville), KY (603) VA Boston Health Care System (Jamaica Plain, Brockton, West Roxbury), MA (523) SNOW Change Order #: N/A -------------------- N/A - No IOC Production installation/ testing Software and Documentation Retrieval Instructions: -------------------------------------------------- This software for this patch is being released in a PackMan message. 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 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 ECX*3.0*197. 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 ECX*3.0*197 iii. When prompted for the following, enter "R" for Routines or "B" for Build. Select one of the following: B Build R Routines Backup Type: B// Enter response: 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: You may delete the routine ECX3P197 from your production system after the patch has been successfully verified. Back-Out/Roll Back Plan: ------------------------ 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. Due to the complexity of this patch, it is not recommended for back-out, and a restore from a backup of the Transport Global should not be attempted. Routine Information: ==================== The second line of each of these routines now looks like: ;;3.0;DSS EXTRACTS;**[Patch List]**;Dec 22, 1997;Build 3 The checksums below are new checksums, and can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD. Routine Name: ECX3P197 Before: n/a After: B15589062 **197** ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : III Date Entered : JAN 14, 2026 Completed By: Date Completed: MAR 31, 2026 Released By : Date Released : MAR 31, 2026 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT