============================================================================= Run Date: SEP 30, 2004 Designation: MAG*3*8 Package : MAG - IMAGING Priority: Mandatory Version : 3 SEQ #26 Status: Released Compliance Date: NOV 30, 2004 ============================================================================= Associated patches: (v)MAG*3*3 <<= must be installed BEFORE `MAG*3*8' (v)MAG*3*7 <<= must be installed BEFORE `MAG*3*8' (v)MAG*3*17 <<= must be installed BEFORE `MAG*3*8' (v)MAG*3*24 <<= must be installed BEFORE `MAG*3*8' (v)MAG*3*25 <<= must be installed BEFORE `MAG*3*8' Subject: Enhancements for Clinical Display and Clinical Capture Category: - Routine - Data Dictionary - Other - Enhancement (Mandatory) Description: ============ VistA Imaging Clinical Document Imaging patch, MAG*3.0*8, includes major enhancements to Clinical Capture and Display. It also includes enhancements and fixes to the Background Processor. It introduces the new Diagram Annotation tool. NOTE: Read the Steps to Get Ready For Patch 8.doc first before installing Patch 8. Major changes are outlined below. Clinical Display Changes: - Filtering and enhanced index support. Filters can be used to list subsets of images in the Image List and the Abstract windows based on procedure, specialty, etc.. - The Full Resolution viewer has been redesigned for display of scanned documents and multiple images. - Enhanced user preferences can now be defined and saved. - Numerous usability enhancements and bug fixes for the Full Resolution viewer, the Radiology viewer, the Image List window, and the Abstract/Group Abstract windows. Clinical Capture Changes: - Index field support - Values are specified for new index fields during image capture - Workflow enhancements including Hold Value (used to prevent input field values from being cleared until explicitly changed by the user) - despeckle and deskew - Expanded user preferences - Additional properties can now be saved as part of a capture configuration definition. - Numerous usability enhancements have been made to the main Capture window, the Configurations dialog, and the Capture Configurations dialog. Diagram Annotation tool (NEW): - The new Diagram Annotation tool can be used to select a diagram image from a site-defined collection. The selected diagram can then be annotated online and saved as part of a patient's record. Background Processor Changes: - Improved abstract processing. - Network Location support for Routing and the new Diagram Annotation tool. - Assorted bug fixes. VistA Imaging Host Changes: - Post Processing (used for automatic transmission of Means Test forms) has been modified for ease of maintenance and improved flexibility. - A new group delete option, available in the Imaging System Manager Menu. - New security keys to manage filters, image access, and Radiology viewer presets for Clinical Display. NOTE: Do not install this patch at test sites running the VistA Imaging v2.5 consolidation software. Detailed patch information and installation instructions can be found in the MAG3_0P8 Patch Description. Any late-breaking information will be documented in a readme file. Documentation will also be posted at http:/vaww.va.gov/Imaging/3.0patches.htm shortly after this patch is released. There may be a brief delay between the distribution of this message and the availability of the patch at the FTP site. This patch can be downloaded from: ================================= ftp.imaging.med.va.gov/Software/Released_Software/Mag3_0P8 FDA regulations require that each Imaging software distribution is documented and tracked by the VISTA Imaging project. To receive this patch, sites must have a Site Agreement filed with and approved by the VISTA Imaging Group. For information about the status of a Site Agreement, contact the VISTA Imaging Distribution Manager via phone (301-734-0357) or email (Kathy.Trombetta@med.va.gov). Patch Contents: ============== This patch includes the following software: MAG30P8.KID - KIDS (Kernel Installation & Distribution System) package to be installed on the VistA hospital database. MagBPSetup.exe - Installation file for Background Processor client software. MagInstall.exe - Installation file for Clinical Display and Capture client software. MagInstall.msi - Installation file for sites using SMS or similar software. MagAUShare.zip - Files required for Autoupdate (see MAG3_0P8_G2_5_5_Auto_Update.pdf for installation instructions) Documentation: MAG3_0P8_Patch_Desc.pdf - Detailed patch 8 description, patch contents and installation instructions. MAG3_P8_Doc_Scan_Guide.pdf - End user documentation for document scanning. MAG3_P8 Diagram Annot User Guide.pdf - End user and setup documentation for the new Diagram Annotation Tool MAG3_0P8_G2_5_5_Auto_Update.pdf - Installation guide change pages covering Autoupdate. MAG3_0p8_IMGinstallgd*.pdf - Installation Guide change pages MAG3_0p8_IMGtechman*.pdf - Technical Manual change pages Updated User Help files are available on the Clinical Workstation and Background Processor applications. NOIS Entries: ============= All NOIS (National Online Information System) calls addressed in this patch are listed in the MAG3_0P8 patch description document which is part of the patch distribution. E3R Entries ========= All E3R (Electronic Error and Enhancement Reporting Package) requests are listed in the MAG3_0P8 patch description document which is part of the patch distribution. Test Sites: =========== This patch was tested at the following sites: Providence New York Harbor Huntington Fayetteville, NC Central Texas Indianapolis Louisville El Paso Washington, DC Wilmington Columbia, SC Routine Information: ==================== ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : BARRIOS,LUCILLE Date Entered : MAY 21, 2002 Completed By: CASUGAY,ELSIE G Date Completed: SEP 30, 2004 Released By : LOVING,MANLEY Date Released : SEP 30, 2004 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== No routines included