============================================================================= Run Date: SEP 10, 2025 Designation: EDP*2*39 Package : EDP - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT Priority: Mandatory Version : 2 SEQ #33 Status: Released Compliance Date: OCT 11, 2025 ============================================================================= Subject: 508 ACCESSIBILITY AND APP FIXES Category: - Other - Informational Description: ============ This patch is for the Emergency Department Integration Software (EDIS) Java Graphic User Interface (GUI). After release, the EDIS GUI/Web Server version will be 2.2.59. Patch EDP*2.0*39 addresses the following defects: 1) EDIS-1279 - 508: Text has a contrast ratio less than 4.5:1 2) EDIS-1280 - 508: Instructions are not provided to indicate date formats 3) EDIS-1281 - 508: Error message does not describe how to correct the Error: 4) EDIS-1317 - 508: JAWS does not indicate the presence of Official VA Seal on EDIS Home Page. 5) EDIS-1313 - INC39051139 - 500 error after creating new room/bed 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 Tickets(s) & Overview: 1) EDIS-1279 - 508: Text has a contrast ratio less than 4.5:1 Problem: -------- On the EDIS Reports screen, after selecting a report in the Report combo box, when an invalid date is entered in the Start Date* edit field an error message appears on the screen and the error message text "Invalid start date Please enter a stop date" has a contrast ratio of 4:1 Resolution: ----------- The contrast ratio for the message was enhanced to meet the minimum required 4:5:1. 2) EDIS-1280 - 508: Instructions are not provided to indicate date formats Problem: -------- On the EDIS Reports screen; after selecting a report in the Report combo box, the start date edit field requires a date and a time; however, the visual and accessible label read only "Start Date". This does not indicate a required format to users. Resolution: ----------- The assistive label was expanded to include the required data entry format. 3) EDIS-1281 - 508: Error message does not describe how to correct the Error: Problem: -------- On the EDIS Reports screen, after selecting a report in the Report combo box and entering dates into the start and stop date edit fields, an error message is provided but it does not describe how to correct the error. Resolution: ----------- The error message was corrected to specify how the user can correct the error. 4) EDIS-1317 - 508: JAWS does not indicate the presence of Official VA Seal on EDIS Home Page. Problem: -------- On the EDIS Home screen, the text equivalent for the first image is not sufficient - "U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Graphic" is read by assistive technology. It does not indicate the presence of "Official VA Seal". Resolution: ----------- Aria-label was added to indicate the presence of the official VA Seal. 5) EDIS-1313 - INC39051139 - 500 errors after creating new room/bed Problem: -------- On EDIS Configuration screen, when a user navigates to any EDIS tabs after adding a new Room/Bed and saving the changes, they are met with a 500 error. Resolution: ----------- The newly created room/bed will be added to the existing bed list configuration and available in the request scope. Test Sites: ----------- VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (Los Angeles, West Los Angeles) Overton Brooks VA Medical Center (Shreveport) SNOW Change Order #: ------------------- CHG0649241 Software and Documentation Retrieval Instructions: -------------------------------------------------- The software for this patch is being released in a PackMan message and with a release by the IO Enterprise Server Support Team. 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------- EDIS User Guide EDIS_2_2_UG.pdf EDIS_2_2_UG.docx Patch Installation: ------------------- Pre/Post Installation Overview: Austin Information Technology Center (AITC) performs patch installation on a centralized web server. EDIS is a java-based web application build. This is a centralized server promotion. No installation is required at local sites. 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. However, no installation is required at local sites. Installation Instructions: N/A Post-Installation Instructions: N/A Back-Out/Roll Back Plan: ------------------------ Backout plan is provided as part of deployment instructions provided to AITC. No actions are required of local sites in the event of back-out/roll back. Routine Information: ==================== No routines included. ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : Date Entered : JUL 24, 2025 Completed By: Date Completed: SEP 10, 2025 Released By : Date Released : SEP 10, 2025 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== No routines included