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Run Date: JUL 27, 2017                     Designation: VBEC*2*2
Package : VBEC - VBECS                        Priority: Mandatory
Version : 2         SEQ #1                      Status: Released
                  Compliance Date: SEP 25, 2017
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Subject: VBECS 2.2.1 RELEASE

Category: 
  - Informational

Description:
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 This information patch (VBEC*2*2) serves to alert VA facilities using the 
 Vista Blood Establishment Computer Software (VBECS) that VBECS 2.2.1 
 server patch has been released for installation.
  
 Sites who have not installed VBECS have no action to take with this 
 informational patch.
  
 This patch will be installed by System Administrators at the Austin 
 Information Technology Center (AITC). Please refer to VBECS 2.2.1 Release 
 Notes for details.
  
 A full description of patch changes and implementation process are 
 included in the VBECS 2.2.1 Release Notes.
  
 This patch provides two factor authentication access to VistA from the 
 VBECS server, blood product table updates, and a few defect repairs. The 
 patch is released with a sixty (60) day compliance date.
  
 BLOOD BANK CLEARANCE
 ====================
 EFFECT ON BLOOD BANK FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Patch VBEC*2*2 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*2*2 have no effect on VistA 
 Blood Bank software functionality, therefore RISK is none.
  
 VALIDATION REQUIREMENTS:
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 The VBECS 2.2.1 server patch requires customer validation in the local 
 Test account prior to installation in Production to meet Food & Drug 
 Administration (FDA) requirements. The user validates the Blood Bank 
 software for its intended use prior to its acceptance and use for patient 
 care. The VBECS 2.2.1 Release Notes contain descriptions of the changes 
 made in this patch and includes validation scenarios.
  
 It is imperative that the AITC coordinate the installation of the VBECS 
 2.2.1 server patch with Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service staff to 
 allow adequate time for impact analysis and testing the changes prior to 
 installation in Production.
  
 COMPLAINT TICKETS:
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 I14240500FY17
 I11941654FY17
 I6103186FY16
 I6134391FY16
 I7427826FY16
 I7429165FY16
 I9395437FY16
 R8977244FY16
  
 TEST SITES:
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  MILWAUKEE, WI
  HEARTLAND EAST VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
    ST. LOUIS, MO
    MARION, IL
    POPLAR BLUFF, MO
  RICHMOND, VA
  SAN DIEGO, CA
  SAN FRANCISCO, CA
 Boise, ID
 Dallas, TX
  
 DOCUMENTATION RETRIEVAL INSTRUCTIONS:
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 Documentation describing the new functionality introduced by this patch 
 is available.
  
 The preferred method is to retrieve files from download.vista.domain.ext. 
 This transmits the files from the first available server. Sites may also 
 elect to retrieve files directly from a specific server.
  
 The files must be downloaded to your local workstation, not to the VBECS 
 server.
  
 Sites may retrieve the 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
  
  
 NOTE:  The ZIP file listed below only needs to be downloaded once.
  
 File Name                                   Retrieval format:  
 ===========                                 ================= 
 VBECS_2_2_1_DOCS_BUNDLE.ZIP                 BINARY 
  
 The VBECS_2_2_1_DOCS_BUNDLE.ZIP file needs to be extracted on your local 
 system for use.
  
 The following files are contained in the VBECS_2_2_1_DOCS_BUNDLE.ZIP file 
 and will not be individually located on the OI Field Office Anonymous 
 Directories.
  
  
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 Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Customer Documents:
 VistA Blood Establishment Computer Software (VBECS) 2.2.1 Release 
 Notes.docx
 VistA Blood Establishment Computer Software (VBECS) 2.2.1 Release 
 Notes.pdf
 VistA Blood Establishment Computer Software (VBECS) 2.2.1 Technical 
 Manual-Security Guide.docx
 VistA Blood Establishment Computer Software (VBECS) 2.2.1 Technical 
 Manual-Security Guide.pdf
 VistA Blood Establishment Computer Software (VBECS) 2.2.1 User Guide.docx
 VistA Blood Establishment Computer Software (VBECS) 2.2.1 User Guide.pdf
 VBECS Known Defects and Anomalies.docx
 VBECS Known Defects and Anomalies.pdf
  
 Documentation can also be found on the VA Software Documentation Library 
 at: http://www4.domain.ext/vdl/

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User Information:
Entered By  :                               Date Entered  : OCT 18, 2016
Completed By:                               Date Completed: JUL 26, 2017
Released By :                               Date Released : JUL 27, 2017
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