$TXT Created by DEVEST.DOMAIN.EXT (KIDS) on Friday, 05/12/17 at 12:46 ============================================================================= Run Date: JUN 12, 2017 Designation: PRCA*4.5*307 Package : PRCA - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Priority: Mandatory Version : 4.5 SEQ #283 Status: Released Compliance Date: JUN 17, 2017 ============================================================================= Associated patches: (v)PRCA*4.5*301<<= must be installed BEFORE `PRCA*4.5*307' Subject: Patient Statement Enhancement Phase One Category: - Routine - Enhancement (Mandatory) Description: ============ ***************************************************************** *** W W AAA RRRR N N IIIII N N GGGGG *** *** W W A A R R NN N I NN N G *** *** W W AAAAA RRRRR N N N I N N N G GG *** *** W W W A A R R N NN I N NN G G *** *** WW WW A A R R N N IIIII N N GGGGG *** ***************************************************************** *** *** *** See Pre/Post Installation Overview section for *** *** details on when this patch CAN NOT be installed *** *** *** ***************************************************************** ************************************************************************** This patch supports changes to the Veterans Health Information System and Technology Architecture (VistA) for the Patient Statement Enhancements Project (PSE). * PLEASE NOTE THIS PATCH HAS A SHORTENED COMPLIANCE DATE * It is imperative that these patches be installed no later than the compliance date. Your understanding and support is appreciated. ************************************************************************** The Chief Business Office (CBO) requested modifications to the VistA Accounts Receivable (AR) package to remedy deficiencies identified with patient statements. The main goal of this project includes the remediation and enhancement of the AR application software to correct these discrepancies. Additionally this project will perform the initial development of the VistA AR enhancements to create a single, consolidated patient statement, self-service options for payment, and other modifications. This patch modifies the Accounts Receivable (AR) v4.5 application as described below: Root Cause of Statement Discrepancies 1) Changes prevent Null Transactions when Comment field is left blank by user and a timeout occurs. 2) Changes processing of Tier Rate transactions in VistA to stop duplicates being filed. Patch Components: ----------------- Files & Fields Associated: The following is a list of files included in this patch: File Name (Number) Field Name (Number) New/Modified/Deleted ------------------ ------------------- -------------------- N/A Forms Associated: Form Name File # 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 New/Modified/Deleted ----------------- -------------------- N/A Templates Associated: Template Name Type File Name (Number) New/Modified/Deleted ------------- ----- ------------------- -------------------- PRCA RE-ESTABLISH INPUT AR TRANSACTION FILE MODIFIED WRITE-OFF Remote Procedure: New/Modified/Deleted ----------------- -------------------- N/A Additional Information: N/A New Service Request (NSRs): --------------------------- N/A Patient Safety Issues (PSIs): ----------------------------- N/A Defect Tracking System Ticket(s) & Overview: -------------------------------------------- N/A Test Sites: ----------- - Bay Pines VAMC (516) - James A. Haley VAMC (Tampa, FL) (673) - Connecticut HCS - West Haven Division (689) Software and Documentation Retrieval Instructions: -------------------------------------------------- Software is being released via PackMan. Please obtain the patch via FORUM. Documentation describing the new functionality introduced by this patch is available. Sites may retrieve documentation directly using Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) from the ANONYMOUS.SOFTWARE directory at the following OI Field Offices: Albany: domain.ext Hines: domain.ext Salt Lake City: domain.ext Documentation can also be found on the VA Software Documentation Library at: http://www.domain.ext/vdl/ Title File Name SFTP Mode -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Installation, Back-out, Rollback PRCA_4_5_P307_IG.PDF (binary) Plan Guide PRCA*4.5*307. PSE Phase 1 (Discrepancies). Release Notes (RN). PRCA*4.5*307. PRCA_4_5_P307_RN.PDF (binary) Accounts Receivable (AR). PSE Phase 1-Discrepancies Patch Installation: Pre/Post Installation Overview: ------------------------------- The post-install routine for patch PRCA*4.5*307 will, for 17 specific Station ID's listed at the bottom of this document, update the SITE STATEMENT DAY field (#.11) in AR SITE PARAMETER file (#342). IMPORTANT: DO NOT to install the patch during the "black-out" days/dates as indicated below for the 17 identified sites. STATION # STATION NAME BLACK OUT DAYS OF THE MONTH (DO NOT INSTALL) --------------------------------------------- 438 SIOUX FALLS,SD 19 thru 27 501 ALBUQUERQUE,NM 19 thru 27 504 AMARILLO,TX 19 thru 27 542 COATESVILLE,PA 19 thru 27 562 ERIE,PA 19 thru 27 568 FORT MEADE,SD 19 thru 27 649 PRESCOTT,AZ 19 thru 27 656 ST. CLOUD,MN 19 thru 27 688 WASHINGTON,DC 19 thru 27 756 EL PASO,TX 19 thru 27 565 FAYETTEVILLE,NC 20 thru 29 621 MOUNTAIN HOME,TN 20 thru 29 658 SALEM,VA 20 thru 29 664 SAN DIEGO,CA 20 thru 29 671 SAN ANTONIO,TX 20 thru 29 689 WEST HAVEN,CT 20 thru 29 740 TX VALLEY CSTL,TX 20 thru 29 The post install routine PRCA307P may be deleted from the system if the post-install process has completed. 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: -------------------------- This patch modifies the Accounts Receivable (AR) v4.5 application to prepare for a single, consolidated patient statement. 1. Choose the PackMan message containing this patch. 2. Choose the INSTALL/CHECK MESSAGE PackMan option. 3. From the Kernel Installation and Distribution System Menu, select the Installation Menu. From this menu, you may elect to use the following options. When prompted for the INSTALL NAME enter the patch PRCA*4.5*307. a. Backup a Transport Global - This option will create a backup message of any routines exported with this patch. It will not backup any other changes such as DDs or templates. b. 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 components of this patch routines, DDs, templates, etc. c. Verify Checksums in Transport Global - This option will allow you to ensure the integrity of the routines that are in the transport global. 4. From the Installation Menu, select the Install Package(s) option and choose the patch to install. 5. When prompted 'Want KIDS to Rebuild Menu Trees Upon Completion of Install? NO//", respond NO. 6. When Prompted "Want KIDS to INHIBIT LOGONs during the install? NO//", respond NO. 7. When Prompted "Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options, Menu Options, and Protocols? NO//", respond NO. 8. When prompted "Delay Install (Minutes): (0-60): 0//" enter an appropriate number of minutes to delay the installation in order to give users enough time to exit the disabled options before the installation starts. 9. When prompted "Device: Home//" respond with the correct device. Post-Installation Instructions ------------------------------ In this patch during the post install process, for only 17 specific Station ID's listed below, will be an update to the SITE STATEMENT DAY field (#.11) in AR SITE PARAMETER file (#342). and the STATEMENT DAY field (.03) in the AR DEBTOR file (#340). Only Patient Debtors for the following Station ID's will have their STATEMENT DAY changed to a new date in the month. This change for these 17 Station ID's will allow a window of time at the end of the month to install the follow-on patch PRCA*4.5*313 nationally. STATION # STATION NAME DATE ---------------------------------- 438 SIOUX FALLS,SD 21 501 ALBUQUERQUE,NM 21 504 AMARILLO,TX 21 542 COATESVILLE,PA 21 562 ERIE,PA 21 568 FORT MEADE,SD 21 649 PRESCOTT,AZ 21 656 ST. CLOUD,MN 21 688 WASHINGTON,DC 21 756 EL PASO,TX 21 565 FAYETTEVILLE,NC 22 621 MOUNTAIN HOME,TN 22 658 SALEM,VA 22 664 SAN DIEGO,CA 22 671 SAN ANTONIO,TX 22 689 WEST HAVEN,CT 22 740 TX VALLEY CSTL,TX 22 During the post-install process you may see listed in the log one of the following messages: >>> STATION ID XXX MATCH FOUND! >>> THE PATIENT STATEMENT TRANSMISSION DATE WILL BE UPDATED *Note: XXX will equal your STATION NUMBER* *Note: This message is normal if you are 1 of the 17 above* >>> WARNING! STATION ID NOT FOUND! >>> THE PATIENT STATEMENT TRANSMISSION DATE WILL NOT BE UPDATED *Note: If you see this warning: Please log a ticket with NSD* Routine Information: ==================== The second line of each of these routines now looks like: ;;4.5;Accounts Receivable;**[Patch List]**;Mar 20, 1995;Build 80 The checksums below are new checksums, and can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD. Routine Name: PRCA307P Before: n/a After: B3929224 **307** Routine Name: PRCASER1 Before: B16741481 After: B18562527 **48,104,165,233,301,307** Routine Name: RCWROFF Before: B38468960 After: B40151788 **168,204,309,301,307** Routine list of preceding patches: 301 ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : Date Entered : DEC 15, 2014 Completed By: Date Completed: JUN 12, 2017 Released By : Date Released : JUN 12, 2017 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT