$TXT Created by at MNTVBB.DOMAIN.EXT (KIDS) on Thursday, 09/04/25 at 11:48 ============================================================================= Run Date: DEC 01, 2025 Designation: LR*5.2*587 Package : LR - LAB SERVICE Priority: Mandatory Version : 5.2 SEQ #486 Status: Released Compliance Date: JAN 01, 2026 ============================================================================= Associated patches: (v)LR*5.2*425 <<= must be installed BEFORE `LR*5.2*587' Subject: LABORATORY SITE FILE DATA DICTIONARY UPDATE Category: - Data Dictionary Description: ============ This patch addresses one issue: LR*5.2*425, which was released in 2013, included a direct global set to a new field - PENDING ORDER OBS DATE (#64.915) - in the LABORATORY SITE (#69.9) file. However, a corresponding Data Dictionary update for the new field was not included in the patch. 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 ----------------------- ---------------------- -------------------- LABORATORY SITE (#69.9) PENDING ORDER OBS DATE New (#64.915) Forms Associated: Form Name File Number New/Modified/Deleted --------- ----------- -------------------- N/A Mail Groups Associated: Mail Group Name New/Modified/Deleted --------------- -------------------- N/A 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. INC39851741: LABORATORY SITE (#69.9) File Data Dictionary Update Problem: -------- LR*5.2*425, which was released in 2013, included a direct global set to a new field - PENDING ORDER OBS DATE (#64.915) - in the LABORATORY SITE (#69.9) file. However, a corresponding Data Dictionary update for the new field was not included in the patch. Without a Data Dictionary update, the file cannot be inquired on within FileMan. Resolution: ----------- This patch includes the following Data Dictionary field: 69.9,64.915 PENDING ORDER OBS DATE 64.9104;1 DATE INPUT TRANSFORM: S %DT="EX" D ^%DT S X=Y K:X<1 X LAST EDITED: SEP 03, 2025 HELP-PROMPT: The tasked LRJ OBSOLETE PENDING ORDERS option sets the entry in this field. DESCRIPTION: This is the date that the "Obsolete Pending Lab Orders [LRJ OBSOLETE PENDING ORDERS]" TaskMan job last completed. TECHNICAL DESCR: For more information on the "Obsolete Pending Lab Orders [LRJ OBSOLETE PENDING ORDERS]" tasked option, consult the LR*5.2*425 Laboratory User Guide on the VA Software Document Library (VDL). Test Sites: ----------- Erie VAMC (Erie, PA) Nebraska Western Iowa HCS (Iowa City, IA) Test Sites - SNOW Change Order #: Erie: CHG0654294 Iowa City: CHG0653055 Software and Documentation Retrieval Instructions: -------------------------------------------------- The software for this patch is being released in a PackMan message. Documentation updates are not included in this release. Patch Installation: ------------------- Pre/Post Installation Overview: N/A 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. It is not necessary to disable any options. 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 or build name. (ex. LR*5.2*587). NOTE: Using will not bring up a Multi-Package build even if it was loaded immediately before this step. It will only bring up the last patch in the build. 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 LR*5.2*587. 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 Backup Type: B// iv. When prompted "Do you wish to secure your build? 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: ------------------------ In the event of a catastrophic failure, the Facility CIO may make the decision to back-out the patch. Because this patch contains Data Dictionary changes, back-out must be done with the participation of the sustainment team. The back-out plan is to restore the Data Dictionary for the LABORATORY SITE (#69.9) file to the pre-patch version. This can be provided upon request. Please call the national help desk or enter a help desk ticket, if required. No data was modified by this patch installation and, therefore, no rollback strategy is required. Routine Information: ==================== No routines included. ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : Date Entered : AUG 13, 2025 Completed By: Date Completed: DEC 01, 2025 Released By : Date Released : DEC 01, 2025 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT