$TXT Created by at ADM1S1.AAC.DOMAIN.EXT (KIDS) on Thursday, 12/14/17 at 10:25 ============================================================================= Run Date: MAR 29, 2018 Designation: SD*5.3*680 Package : SD - SCHEDULING Priority: Mandatory Version : 5.3 SEQ #564 Status: Released Compliance Date: APR 29, 2018 ============================================================================= Associated patches: (v)SD*5.3*641 <<= must be installed BEFORE `SD*5.3*680' (v)SD*5.3*665 <<= must be installed BEFORE `SD*5.3*680' Subject: SCHEDULING LETTERS' SALUTATION CORRECTION Category: - Print Template - Routine Description: ============ This patch addresses the following issue: The Scheduling salutation letters currently display "Dear Ms. [NAME]" or "Dear Mr. [NAME]". ASSOCIATED CA SDM TICKETS: ========================== 1) I16592426FY17 - Self Identified Gender ASSOCIATED NSR'S: ================ N/A PARTICIPATING TEST SITES: ======================== Erie VA Medical Center West Palm Beach VA Medical Center CA SDM OVERVIEW: ================ 1) I16592426FY17 - Self Identified Gender Problem: ======== The Scheduling salutation letters currently display "Dear Ms. [NAME]" or "Dear Mr. [NAME]". Resolution: =========== Routines SDEC40, SDECU, and SDLT were modified to the print template, "SDL-PREAPPOINTMENT LETTERS", so that the salutations of scheduling letters will now read, "Dear [Name]". ***************************PLEASE NOTE********************************** * * * Be aware this patch, SD*5.3*680, does modify the salutation(s) * * of Scheduling Letters. Sites with bulk-mail or PRN Postcard * * auto-printing may need to adjust the programming of the downstream * * processing program to accommodate the change, especially if the * * downstream system is looking for "Dear Mr./Ms." to find the * * beginning of the veteran's name. * * * ************************************************************************ Components: =========== To Be Modified: PRINT TEMPLATE: ACTION: SDL--PREAPPOINTMENT LETTERS FILE #2 SEND TO SITE Software and Documentation Distribution: ======================================== Sites may retrieve the documentation directly via Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP). The preferred method is to SFTP the files from: download.vista.domain.ext This transmits the files from the first available SFTP server. Sites may also elect to retrieve the documentation directly from the ANONYMOUS.SOFTWARE directory from a specific server as follows: Hines: domain.ext Salt Lake City: domain.ext Filename Description ======= ======================================================== supv.pdf PIMS V. 5.3 Scheduling Module User Manual Supervisor Menu NOTE: These files must be transferred using the binary (BIN) file transfer mode. The complete and updated User Manual will be posted to the VA Software Documentation Library (VSL) immediately after the release of the patch at http://www4.domain.ext/vdl/. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: ========================== This patch may be installed with users on the system. Installation will take less than 2 minutes. 1. Use the INSTALL/CHECK MESSAGE option on the PackMan menu to unload the KIDS distribution included with this message. NOTE: If the required patches are not installed, the transport global will be removed. If the transport global is removed you will need to repeat this step. 2. From the Kernel Installation and Distribution System Menu, select the Installation menu. 3. From this menu, you may elect to use the following options (when prompted for INSTALL NAME, enter SD*5.3*680): a. Compare Transport Global to Current System - this option will allow you to view all changes that will be made when the patch is installed. It compares all components of the patch (routines, DDs, templates, etc.). b. Verify Checksums in Transport Global - this option will allow you to ensure the integrity of the routines that are in the transport global. c. Print Transport Global - this option will allow you to view the components of the KIDS build. 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 SD*5.3*680. 5. When prompted 'Want KIDS to INHIBIT LOGONs during the install? NO//', respond NO. 6. When prompted 'Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options, Menu Options, and Protocols? NO//', respond NO. Routine Information: ==================== The second line of each of these routines now looks like: ;;5.3;Scheduling;**[Patch List]**;Aug 13, 1993;Build 2 The checksums below are new checksums, and can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD. Routine Name: SDEC40 Before: B68854167 After: B69194006 **627,665,680** Routine Name: SDECU Before: B23913880 After: B23730358 **627,665,680** Routine Name: SDLT Before: B28779463 After: B29114101 **185,213,281,330,398,523,441, 555,622,641,680** Routine list of preceding patches: 641, 665 ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : Date Entered : NOV 24, 2017 Completed By: Date Completed: MAR 28, 2018 Released By : Date Released : MAR 29, 2018 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT