$TXT Created by at KRNDEV.FO-OAKLAND.DOMAIN.EXT (KIDS) on Tuesday, 09/12/23 at 07:42 ============================================================================= Run Date: DEC 04, 2023 Designation: XU*8*790 Package : XU - KERNEL Priority: Mandatory Version : 8 SEQ #631 Status: Released Compliance Date: JAN 04, 2024 ============================================================================= Associated patches: (v)XU*8*754 <<= must be installed BEFORE `XU*8*790' Subject: RETAIN ALERT SURROGATE HISTORY Category: - Routine Description: ============ VistA Support Staff requests that surrogate history in the ALERT (#8992) file be retained by at least 1825 days (5 years); so that the history correlates with corresponding information in the ALERT TRACKING file (#8992.1). Patch Components: ----------------- Files & Fields Associated: File Name (Number) Field Name (Number) New/Modified/Deleted ------------------ ------------------- -------------------- N/A Forms Associated: Form Name File Number 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 ----------------- N/A Templates Associated: Template Name Type File Name (Number) New/Modified/Deleted ------------- ---- ------------------ -------------------- N/A Remote Procedures Associated: Remote Procedure Name New/Modified/Deleted --------------------- -------------------- N/A Parameter Definitions Associated: Parameter Name New/Modified/Deleted -------------- -------------------- N/A Additional Information: ----------------------- New Service Requests (NSRs): N/A Patient Safety Issues (PSIs): N/A Defect Tracking System Ticket(s) & Overview: 1. INC26961335 2. INC12833885 Problem: -------- VistA Kernel Alerts support staff noticed that surrogate records disappear soon after the period ends. This makes it difficult for staff to troubleshoot issues related to alerts that were sent to a surrogate. Resolution: ----------- Add date logic to the function CLEANUP^XQALSUR2 to retain surrogate information for at least 1825 days after the surrogate period ends. Test Sites: Change Order #: --------------------------------------- Butler VAMC CHG0424354 Phoenix VAMC CHG0428662 Software and Documentation Retrieval Instructions: -------------------------------------------------- The software for this patch is being released in a PackMan message. Documentation is not included in this release. Patch Installation: ------------------- Pre/Post Installation Overview: 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: -------------------------- 1. Choose the PackMan message containing this build. Then select the INSTALL/CHECK MESSAGE PackMan option to load the build. 2. From the Kernel Installation and Distribution System Menu, select the Installation Menu. From this menu, A. Select the Verify Checksums in Transport Global option to confirm the integrity of the routines that are in the transport global. When prompted for the INSTALL NAME enter XU*8.0*790 NOTE: Using will not bring up a Multi-Package build even if it was loaded immediately before this step. It will only bring up the last patch in the build. B. Select the Backup a Transport Global option to create a backup message. You must use this option and specify what to backup; the entire Build or just Routines. The backup message can be used to restore the routines and components of the build to the pre-patch condition. i. At the Installation option menu, select Backup a Transport Global ii. At the Select INSTALL NAME prompt, enter your build XU*8.0*790 iii. When prompted for the following, enter "R" for Routines or "B" for Build. Select one of the following: B Build (including Routines) R Routines Only Backup Type: B// iv. When prompted "Do you wish to secure your build? NO//", press and take the default response of "NO". v. When prompted with, "Send mail to: Last name, First Name", press to take default recipient. Add any additional recipients. vi. When prompted with "Select basket to send to: IN//", press and take the default IN mailbox or select a different mailbox. C. You may also elect to use the following options: i. Print Transport Global - This option will allow you to view the components of the KIDS build. ii. 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 of the components of this patch, such as routines, DDs, templates, etc. D. Select the Install Package(s) option and choose the patch to install. i. If prompted 'Want KIDS to Rebuild Menu Trees Upon Completion of Install? NO//', answer "NO". ii. When prompted 'Want KIDS to INHIBIT LOGONs during the install? NO//', answer "NO". iii. When prompted 'Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options, Menu Options, and Protocols? NO//', answer "NO". Post-Installation Instructions: N/A Back-Out/Roll Back Plan: ------------------------ If rollback/backout is required, the installer can use the backup MailMan message that was saved during install step 2B. Install the backup build using the Kernel Installation and Distribution System Menu. If assistance is needed to rollback/backout the patch, please log a SNOW ticket so the development team can assist. Routine Information: ==================== The second line of each of these routines now looks like: ;;8.0;KERNEL;**[Patch List]**;Jul 10, 1995;Build 2 The checksums below are new checksums, and can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD. Routine Name: XQALSUR2 Before: B10440330 After: B11595723 **366,513,602,690,730,754,790** Routine list of preceding patches: 754 ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : Date Entered : JUL 05, 2023 Completed By: Date Completed: DEC 04, 2023 Released By : Date Released : DEC 04, 2023 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT