$TXT Created by GOLDSMITH,RHONDA at MNTVBB.FO-ALBANY.MED.VA.GOV (KIDS) on Friday, 03/23/12 at 05:06 ============================================================================= Run Date: JUN 18, 2012 Designation: PRS*4*135 Package : PRS - PAID Priority: Mandatory Version : 4 SEQ #123 Status: Released Compliance Date: JUN 19, 2012 ============================================================================= Associated patches: (v)PRS*4*130 <<= must be installed BEFORE `PRS*4*135' Subject: OCCUPATION SERIES 0679 TO HYBRID STATUS Category: - Routine Description: ============ Effective June 17, 2012, occupation series code 0679 (Medical Support Assistant) will be converted to Hybrid status per Public Law 111-163, the Omnibus Health Services Act. Per Payroll & HR Systems Service, occupation series code 0679 is in addition to the codes previously converted for Public Law 111-163 in patch PRS*4*130. ASSOCIATED NSR(s): ================== NA ASSOCIATED REMEDY TICKET(S): ============================ 1. HD0000000603725 - Occupation Series 0679 Converted to Hybrid Status PARTICIPATING TEST SITES: ========================= VA Black Hills HCS St. Cloud VAMC W.G. (Bill) Hefner VAMC - Salisbury Remedy Overview: ================ 1. HD0000000603725 - Occupation Series 0679 Converted to Hybrid Status Problem: -------- Effective June 17, 2012, occupation series 0679 (Medical Support Assistant) will be converted to Hybrid status per Public Law 111-163. Resolution: ----------- The VistA ETA (Enhanced Time and Attendance System) software is updated to include the occupation series/title code 0679 (Medical Support Assistants) in the Hybrid table in order to recognize the employees as hybrids. The hybrid table resides in routine PRSAENT1. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: ========================== If installed during the normal workday, it is recommended that the PAID users be off the system and that all the PAID ETA options in the OPTION (#19) file be disabled to prevent possible conflicts while running the KIDS install. All the ETA options can be selected by using the PAID ETA namespace of PRS and the asterisk, or wildcard character (*). As shown in steps 4.c of the installation instructions, type PRS*, to disable all PAID ETA options. Other VISTA users will not be affected. Install Time - less than 2 minutes. 1. Choose the PackMan message containing this patch and invoke the INSTALL/CHECK MESSAGE PackMan option. 2. Start up the Kernel Installation and Distribution System Menu [XPD MAIN]: Edits and Distribution ... Utilities ... Installation ... Patch Monitor Main Menu ... Select Kernel Installation & Distribution System Option: INStallation --- 1 Load a Distribution 2 Verify Checksums in Transport Global 3 Print Transport Global 4 Compare Transport Global to Current System 5 Backup a Transport Global 6 Install Package(s) Restart Install of Package(s) Unload a Distribution Select Installation Option: 3. From this menu, you may elect to use the following options (When prompted for the INSTALL NAME, enter PRS*4.0*135): a. Print Transport Global - this option will allow you to view the components of the KIDS build. 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, DD's, 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. d. 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 DD's or templates. 4. Use the Install Package(s) option and select the package PRS*4.0*135. a. When prompted 'Want KIDS to INHIBIT LOGONs during the install? NO//', answer NO b. When prompted 'Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options, Menu Options, and Protocols? YES//', answer YES. c. When prompted 'Enter options you wish to mark as 'Out Of Order':', enter PRS* d. When prompted 'Enter protocols you wish to mark as 'Out Of Order':', press . Routine Information: ==================== The second line of each of these routines now looks like: ;;4.0;PAID;**[Patch List]**;Sep 21, 1995;Build 2 The checksums below are new checksums, and can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD. Routine Name: PRSAENT1 Before: B32605125 After: B33573800 **96,130,135** Routine list of preceding patches: 130 ============================================================================= User Information: Hold Date : JUN 17, 2012 Entered By : GOLDSMITH,RHONDA Date Entered : MAR 22, 2012 Completed By: LANG,MICKEY Date Completed: JUN 12, 2012 Released By : CARTER,LYNN Date Released : JUN 18, 2012 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT