============================================================================= Run Date: SEP 02, 2010 Designation: VBEC*1*3 Package : VBEC - VBECS Priority: Mandatory Version : 1 SEQ #17 Status: Released Compliance Date: OCT 03, 2010 ============================================================================= Associated patches: (v)VBEC*1*1 <<= must be installed BEFORE `VBEC*1*3' Subject: VBEC Namespace updates Category: - Routine Description: ============ VBEC*1.0*3 is exported as part of the VistA Blood Establishment Computer System (VBECS) Version 1.5.0.0 release. The VBEC*1.0*3 patch addresses these issues: 1. Update the file location for CPT codes as required by the anticipated release of patches ICD*18.0*40 and ICPT*6.0*46. Test Case: Verify that HCPCS codes are available for use in VBECS Log into VBECS and go to TOOLS, BLOOD PRODUCTS, select any blood Product type and verify that the HCPCS Code list is populated. 2. Remove the restriction on read access to the VBECS DSS EXTRACT file (#6002.03). There are no test cases for this update. 3. Improved error message reporting for the VistA VistALink listener Test Case: Users can disconnect VistALink from VBECS and place an order or open the Blood Bank Report in CPRS. This message will display: "Unable to retrieve patient information at this time, please contact the Blood Bank. [restart VBECS VistALink listener]" 4. Corrects the problem that a Rh test result entered as "ND" (not done) in VistA Blood Bank will display as "Neg" in CPRS Blood Bank report. Test Case: Users can verify this update by entering a Rh test as ND and verifying that result appears as ND in the CPRS Blood Bank Report. 5. Adds operating room locations to the VistA Hospital Locations Remote Procedure Call. This will allow operating room locations established at a site to appear in VBECS as an issue to location. Test Case: Users can verify this update by issuing a unit and selecting an operating room location. There is also a VistA Blood Establishment Computer Software (VBECS) 1.5.0.0 server update patch that is also being released. Please refer to the VistA Blood Establishment Computer Software (VBECS) 1.5.0.0 Release Notes for detailed information about corrections in that patch. These documents will be found in the VBECS_1_5_DOCS_BUNDLE.ZIP file. BLOOD BANK CLEARANCE: ===================== EFFECT ON BLOOD BANK FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Patch VBEC*1*3 contains changes to a package referenced in VHA OI SEPG SOP 192-023 Review of VISTA Patches for Effects on VISTA Blood Bank Software. This patch does not alter or modify any VistA Blood Bank software design safeguards or safety critical elements functions. RISK ANALYSIS: Changes made by patch VBEC*1*3 have no effect on Blood Bank software functionality, therefore RISK is none. ROUTINES: ========= VBECA3B VBECP3 VBECRPCD VBECRPCH VBECVLC ASSOCIATED REMEDY TICKETS: None ========================== ASSOCIATED NSR/E3R: None =================== TEST SITES: =========== CINCINNATI, OH DURHAM, N.C. HEARTLAND-EAST HCS MILWAUKEE, WI PHILADELPHIA, PA SEATTLE, WA SAN DIEGO, CA SAN FRANCISCO, CA INSTALLATION INFORMATION: ========================== The files listed below are obtained via the controlled VBECS software FTP. The installation of VBECS and its related patches are being handled as a controlled release until all sites have installed. Sites that have already installed VBECS in test or production must obtain the VBEC*1.0*3 and VBECS 1.5.0.0 patches from the controlled VBECS software FTP site at: IP: 10.3.21.76 Port: 20001 Enter your Domain and NT user name and password to gain access. These patches are released with a (30) day compliance for all sites that have VBECS installed in test or production. Sites that have not installed VBECS will be contacted by the VBECS Implementation Manager prior to your installation date. Access to the controlled VBECS software FTP site will be granted along with the location of the patches at that time. Installation Files: =================== VBEC_1_3.KID VBECS_Patch_1.5.0.0_040510.zip DOCUMENTATION: ============== Documentation is available for the VBECS package on the ANONYMOUS.SOFTWARE directory at one of the following Office of Information (OI) Field Offices. Sites will be able to utilize Documentation in either the ".PDF" or "DOC" format after they extract the ZIP file. The preferred method is to FTP the files from: Download.vista.med.va.gov This transmits files from the first available FTP server. Sites may also elect to retrieve documentation directly from a specific server as follows: Albany ftp.fo-albany.med.va.gov Hines ftp.fo-hines.med.va.gov Salt Lake City ftp.fo-slc.med.va.gov NOTE: The ZIP file listed below will be listed in each of the VBECS and LR patches that are part of the VBECS package and associate patches, it only needs to be downloaded once. File Name Retrieval format: =========== ================= VBECS_1_5_DOCS_BUNDLE.ZIP BINARY The following files are contained in the VBECS_1_5_DOCS_BUNDLE.ZIP file and will not be individually located on the OI Field Office Anonymous Directories. The VBECS_1_5_DOCS_BUNDLE.ZIP file needs to be extracted on your system for use. ======================================================================= VistA Blood Establishment Computer Software (VBECS) 1.5.0.0 Patch Installation Guide.doc VistA Blood Establishment Computer Software (VBECS) 1.5.0.0 Patch Installation Guide.pdf VistA Blood Establishment Computer Software (VBECS) 1.5.0.0 User Guide.doc VistA Blood Establishment Computer Software (VBECS) 1.5.0.0 User Guide.pdf VistA Blood Establishment Computer Software (VBECS) 1.5.0.0 Technical Manual-Security Guide.doc VistA Blood Establishment Computer Software (VBECS) 1.5.0.0 Technical Manual-Security Guide.pdf VistA Blood Establishment Computer Software (VBECS) 1.5.0.0 Release Notes.doc VistA Blood Establishment Computer Software (VBECS) 1.5.0.0 Release Notes.pdf VistA Blood Establishment Computer Software (VBECS) Known Defects and Anomalies.doc VistA Blood Establishment Computer Software (VBECS) Known Defects and Anomalies.pdf INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: ========================== Install VBEC*1.0*3 in the VistA account then refer to VistA Blood Establishment Computer Software (VBECS) 1.5.0.0 Patch Installation Guide for instructions to install VBECS 1.5.0.0 on the VBECS server. VistA Install: ============== Install VBEC*1.0*3 before installing VBECS 1.5.0.0 on the VBECS server. This patch may be loaded with users on the system. Installation will take less than 5 minutes. 1) Use the 'LOAD A DISTRIBUTION' option on the KIDS Installation menu. The Host File name is VBEC_1_3.KID Answer YES to the question: Want to Continue with Load? YES// 2) Answer YES to the question: Build VBEC*1.0*3 has an Environmental Check Routine Want to RUN the Environment Check Routine? YES// 3) From the Kernel Installation and Distribution System Menu, select the Installation menu. 4) From this menu, you may elect to use the following options (when prompted for the INSTALL NAME, enter VBEC*1.0*3). a) Backup a Transport Global - this option will create a backup message of any routines exported with the 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 the patch is installed. It compares all components of the 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. d) Print Transport Global - this option will allow you to view the components of the KIDS build. 5) Use the Install Package(s) option and select the package VBEC*1.0*3. 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. Routine Information: ==================== The checksums below are new checksums, and can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD. Routine Name: VBECA3B Before: B10836564 After: B11129821 **3** Routine Name: VBECP3 Before: n/a After: B6587366 **3** Routine Name: VBECRPCD Before: B4946296 After: B5041166 **3** Routine Name: VBECRPCH Before: B4049349 After: B3877808 **3** Routine Name: VBECVLC Before: B21445006 After: B23203538 **3** ============================================================================= User Information: Hold Date : AUG 29, 2010 Entered By : KANIA,KEVIN Date Entered : APR 08, 2009 Completed By: ROBERTS,JERILYN Date Completed: JUL 30, 2010 Released By : SAUNDERS,TOM Date Released : SEP 02, 2010 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== No routines included