Original message: "GEC*2.0*41 v3" [#2870701] ============================================================================= Run Date: FEB 18, 2026 Designation: GEC*2*41 Package : GEC - GENERIC CODE SHEET Priority: Mandatory Version : 2 SEQ #37 Status: Released Compliance Date: MAR 20, 2026 ============================================================================= Associated patches: (v)GEC*2*37 <<= must be installed BEFORE `GEC*2*41' Subject: VHAF SSNR MESSAGE TO USERS IN CREATE CODESHEETS Category: - Routine Description: ============ This patch is part of Veterans Health Administration Finance (VHAF) Social Security Number Reduction (SSNR) project. This patch will display a warning message to users attempting to edit a batch type that has been scheduled to be disabled. This patch will also store usage tracking information in global ^XTMP("GEC2P41" and send an email notification to "FiscalMgmt@domain.ext". The usage information will be purged from ^XTMP("GEC2P41" 90 days after the event. Enhancement List ---------------- HDSSS-650: Create Audit for VOLUNTARY Code Sheet Type HDSSS-656: Create Audit for HOSPITAL BASED HOME CARE- GECO Code Sheet Type HDSSS-653: Create Audit for DDCSS MENTAL HEALTH Code Sheet Type HDSSS-651: Create Audit for A1BO CENSUS ROLL-UP Code Sheet Type HDSSS-652: Create Audit for CONSULTING/ATTENDING Code Sheet Type 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: N/A Forms Associated: N/A Mail Groups Associated: N/A Options Associated: N/A Protocols Associated: N/A Security Keys Associated: N/A Remote Procedures Associated: N/A Parameter Definitions Associated: N/A Additional Information: ----------------------- Enhancements Overview HDSSS-650: Create Audit for VOLUNTARY Code Sheet Type ------------------------------------------------------------------ When a user tries to edit or create the VOLUNTARY Code Sheet the message below will be sent to the FiscalMgmt@domain.ext email and the usage data will be stored in the ^XTMP("GEC2P41" global. Developers may retrieve usage information from ^XTMP("GEC2P41"for review; usage information is kept for 90 days, after which it is purged. VOLUNTARY Code Sheet Audit Message Example: ------------------------------------------- Subject: GEC*2*41 Usage Notification Body: GEC*2*41 Site 500 had unexpected usage of GEC Batch Type (VOLUNTARY) HDSSS-656: Create Audit for HOSPITAL BASED HOME CARE- GECO Code Sheet Type ---------------------------------------------------------------------- When a user tries to edit or create the HOSPITAL BASED HOME CARE- GECO Code Sheet the message below will be sent to the FiscalMgmt@domain.ext email and the usage data will be stored in the ^XTMP("GEC2P41" global. Developers may retrieve usage information from ^XTMP("GEC2P41"; usage information is kept for 90 days, after which it is purged. HOSPITAL BASED HOME CARE- GECO Audit Message Example: Subject: GEC*2*41 Usage Notification Body: GEC*2*41 Site 500 had unexpected usage of GEC Batch Type (HOSPITAL BASED HOME CARE- GECO) HDSSS-653: Create Audit for DDCSS MENTAL HEALTH Code Sheet Type ---------------------------------------------------------------------- When a user tries to edit or create the DDCSS MENTAL HEALTH Code Sheet the message below will be sent to the FiscalMgmt@domain.ext email and the usage data will be stored in the ^XTMP("GEC2P41" global. Developers may retrieve usage information from ^XTMP("GEC2P41"; usage information is kept for 90 days, after which it is purged. DDCSS MENTAL HEALTH Audit Message Example: Subject: GEC*2*41 Usage Notification Body: GEC*2*41 Site 500 had unexpected usage of GEC Batch Type (DDCSS MENTAL HEALTH) HDSSS-651: Create Audit for A1BO CENSUS ROLL-UP Code Sheet Type ---------------------------------------------------------------------- When a user tries to edit or create the A1BO CENSUS ROLL-UP Code Sheet the message below will be sent to the FiscalMgmt@domain.ext email and the usage data will be stored in the ^XTMP("GEC2P41" global. Developers may retrieve usage information from ^XTMP("GEC2P41"; usage information is kept for 90 days, after which it is purged. A1BO CENSUS ROLL-UP Audit Message Example: Subject: GEC*2*41 Usage Notification Body: GEC*2*41 Site 500 had unexpected usage of GEC Batch Type (A1BO CENSUS ROLL-UP) HDSSS-652: Create Audit for CONSULTING/ATTENDING Code Sheet Type ---------------------------------------------------------------------- When a user tries to edit or create the CONSULTING/ATTENDING Code Sheet the message below is sent to the FiscalMgmt@domain.ext email and the usage data is stored in the ^XTMP("GEC2P41" global. Developers may retrieve usage information from ^XTMP("GEC2P41"; usage information is kept for 90 days, after which it is purged. CONSULTING/ATTENDING Audit Message Example: Subject: GEC*2*41 Usage Notification Body: GEC*2*41 Site 500 had unexpected usage of GEC Batch Type (CONSULTING/ATTENDING) New Service Requests (NSRs): N/A Patient Safety Issues (PSIs): N/A Defect Tracking System Ticket(s) & Overview: N/A Test Sites: ----------- Orlando VAMC, Orlando, Florida North Texas (NTX) VAMC, Dallas, Texas Test Sites - SNOW Change Order #: ---------------------------------- Orlando VAMC, Orlando, Florida - CHG0686577 North Texas (NTX) VAMC, Dallas, Texas - CHG0695163 Software and Documentation Retrieval Instructions: -------------------------------------------------- The software for this patch is being released in a PackMan message. Other Software Files: This release does not include other software files. Documentation describing the new functionality is not 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------- N/A Patch Installation: ------------------- Pre/Post Installation Overview: 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. Pre-Installation Instructions: N/A 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 name GEC*2*41. 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 GEC*2.0*41. iii. When prompted for the following, enter "B" for 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: N/A Back-Out/Roll Back Plan: ------------------------ Back-out will be done only with the concurrence and participation of development team and appropriate VA site/region personnel. The decision to back-out or rollback software will be a joint decision between development team, VA site/region personnel and other appropriate VA personnel. As part of the patch installation, the site/region should have saved a backup of the routines in a mail message using the Backup a Transport Global [XPD BACKUP] menu option. The message containing the backed-up routines can be loaded with the "Xtract PackMan" function at the Message Action prompt. The Packman function "INSTALL/CHECK MESSAGE" is then used to install the backed-up routines onto the VistA system. Routine Information: ==================== The second line of each of these routines now looks like: ;;2.0;GCS;**[Patch List]**;MAR 14, 1995;Build 7 The checksums below are new checksums, and can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD. Routine Name: GECSUSEL Before: B15397700 After: B27990216 **2,41** Routine list of preceding patches: 2 ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : Date Entered : NOV 17, 2025 Completed By: Date Completed: FEB 17, 2026 Released By : Date Released : FEB 18, 2026 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT