BCMA EXTRACT (727.833)    FILE (1)

Name Value
NAME BCMA EXTRACT
DESCRIPTION
This file contains data elements as specified by the Decision Support
   
Since validation techniques will be determined by the local site, it is 
intended that the site add whatever cross references deemed necessary.  
However, this file contains one nationally determined cross reference, the
"AC" cross reference on the EXTRACT NUMBER (#2) field.  This cross 
reference is used by the DSS Extracts software package as an essential
feature for managing and purging data in this file and should not be
modified.  
   
This file should NOT be modified directly using VA FileMan.  
System (DSS) Program Office for the BCMA (Bar Code Medication 
Administration) extract from existing DHCP files. Entries into this file 
are made by extracting data from several files. The BCM MEDICATION
LOG (#53.79) file is a major source of fields within this file. Once
approved by the DSS site manager, entries in this file are loaded into an
electronic mail message and sent to the commercial vendor. This file is
intended to be used for validation purposes only. Entries should be made
only by the extract load routine.