| DESCRIPTION OF ENHANCEMENTS |
The OR*3.0*422 patch allows the use of special characters (particularly
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With the switch to using CPRS GUI Order Menus rather than ListManager
ordering menu options, there remains a limitation on the characters
allowed to build menu items. Specifically, the equal sign (=), comma
(,), semi-colon (;), and hyphen (-) are restricted when they do not need
to be.
Resolution:
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Remove the restrictions on certain special characters by modifying the
Use of the following special characters will now be allowed: hyphen (-),
CHKNAM tag inside the ORUTL routine in order to remove the restriction
for the characters stated above. The up-arrow (^) still remains as a
restricted character because of M (MUMPS) restrictions.
Test Sites:
Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center (Richmond)
Orlando VA Medical Center
semicolon (;), comma (,), and equal sign (=). Use of the caret (^) is
William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital (Madison)
VA Central Plains Health Care System (Omaha, Lincoln, Grand Island of NE,
Des Moines, Knoxville, Iowa City of IA)
Documentation Retrieval Instructions
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still restricted because it is used as a field delimiter in VistA.
Pre/Post Installation Overview
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Pre-Installation Instructions
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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
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1. Choose the PackMan message containing this patch.
2. Choose the INSTALL/CHECK MESSAGE PackMan option.
3. From the Kernel Installation and Distribution System Menu, select
the Installation Menu. From this menu, you may elect to use the
Additional changes will be made to the Data Dictionary elements of the
following options. When prompted for the INSTALL NAME enter
OR*3.0*422.
a. Verify Checksums in Transport Global - This option will
allow you to ensure the integrity of the routines that are in
the transport global.
b. Print Transport Global - This option will allow you to view
the components of the KIDS build.
c. Compare Transport Global to Current System - This option will
allow you to view all changes that will be made when this
ORDER DIALOG (#101.41) file to modify the Help displayed when entering a
patch is installed. It compares all components of this patch
(routines, DD's, templates, etc.).
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. From the Installation Menu, select the Install Package(s) option
and choose the patch to install.
5. When prompted 'Want KIDS to Rebuild Menu Trees Upon Completion of
question mark at a VistA prompt. The affected fields are:
Install? NO// Press <Enter>
6. When prompted 'Want KIDS to INHIBIT LOGONs during the install?
NO// Press <Enter>
7. When prompted 'Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options, Menu Options,
and Protocols? NO// Press <Enter>
8. If prompted "Delay Install (Minutes): (0 - 60): 0// respond 0.
Post-Installation Instructions
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* ORDER DIALOG (#101.41) file, DISPLAY TEXT (#2) field
punctuation) within the Order Menu Management Menu Editor. A previous
* ORDER DIALOG (#101.41) file, ITEMS (#10) sub-file, DISPLAY TEXT (#4)
field
This intake has been implemented locally at the VA centers in Fargo, ND;
Sioux Falls, SD; Meade, MD; Minneapolis, MN; Omaha, NE; Richmond, VA; St.
Cloud, MN; Seattle, WA; Milwaukee, WI; Hot Springs, AR; Des Moines, IA;
and Iowa City, IA.
The NSR for this intake addresses the following requirement:
VistA patch disallowed use of special characters. The patch was intended
* VHBAO: NEED3045 Provide the ability for the users to include
punctuation and other special characters in CPRS order menu notes.
Patch Components
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Files & Fields Associated:
File Name (Number) Field Name (Number) New/Modified/Deleted
to prevent display problems within ListManager; however, most sites are
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ORDER DIALOG (#101.41) DISPLAY TEXT (#2) MODIFIED
ORDER DIALOG,
ITEMS (#101.412) DISPLAY TEXT (#4) MODIFIED
Forms Associated:
using the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) Graphical User
Form Name File # New/Modified/Deleted
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N/A
Mail Groups Associated:
Mail Group Name New/Modified/Deleted
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N/A
Interface (GUI) and the inability to utilize punctuation can negatively
Options Associated:
Option Name Type New/Modified/Deleted
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N/A
Protocols Associated:
Protocol Name New/Modified/Deleted
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impact the clarity of menu options and instructions. This modification
N/A
Security Keys Associated:
Security Key Name
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N/A
Templates Associated:
restores the ability to use certain special characters in Order Menu
Template Name Type File Name (Number) New/Modified/Deleted
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N/A
Additional Information:
New Service Requests (NSRs)
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NSR 20131108 REMOVE LISTMANAGER RESTRICTIONS ON MNEMONICS
Management so that users can more clearly specify order menu options.
Patient Safety Issues (PSIs)
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N/A
Remedy Ticket(s) & Overview
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N/A
Problem:
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