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***NOTICE***
Registration system (DG), Fee Basis System (FB), and Integrated Billing
Files & Fields Associated:
File Name (#) Field Name (#) New/Modified/Deleted
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SPONSOR RELATIONSHIP (#355.81) FAMILY PREFIX (#.03) Modified help text
***File not included in the FILE LIST. Help text modified by post-install
routine ^IB499PO.
Forms Associated:
(IB).
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
Options Associated:
Option Name Type New/Modified/Deleted
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N/A
Protocols Associated:
Protocol Name New/Modified/Deleted
Below is a list of all the applications involved in this project along with
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N/A
Security Keys Associated:
Security Key Name
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N/A
Templates Associated:
their patch number:
Template Name Type File Name (#) New/Modified/Deleted
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Additional Information:
New Service Requests (NSRs):
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NSR 20100901
Patient Safety Issues (PSIs):
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N/A
Remedy Ticket(s) & Overviews:
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N/A
APPLICATION/VERSION PATCH
Test Sites:
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LEXINGTON
PUGET SOUND
Documentation Retrieval Instructions:
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Updated documentation describing the new functionality introduced by this
patch is available.
The preferred method is to FTP the files from ftp://download.vista.domain.ext/
This transmits the files from the first available FTP server. Sites may also
elect to retrieve software directly from a specific server as follows:
Albany ftp.fo-albany.domain.ext <ftp://ftp.fo-albany.domain.ext>
Hines ftp.fo-hines.domain.ext <ftp://ftp.fo-hines.domain.ext>
Salt Lake City ftp.fo-slc.domain.ext <ftp://ftp.fo-slc.domain.ext>
PATIENT REGISTRATION (DG) V 5.3 DG*5.3*867
The documentation will be in the form of Adobe Acrobat files.
Documentation can also be found on the VA Software Documentation Library
at: http://www4.domain.ext/vdl/
File Description File Name FTP Mode
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Fee Basis User Manual fb3_5um.pdf Binary
PIMS v5.3 ADT User Manual Registration dg_5_3_reg_um.pdf Binary
FEE BASIS (FB) V 3.5 FB*3.5*146
The procedure guide, Care for Newborn of Women Veterans, located at
http://nonvacare.hac.domain.ext/policy-programs/procedure-guides.asp,
should be distributed to those personnel registering newborns and/or
processing newborn claims.
Patch Installation:
Users should be made aware that processing of Newborn claims must ONLY be
INTEGRATED BILLING (IB) 2.0 IB*2.0*499
Pre/Post Installation Overview
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There are three post installation routines associated with this patch
DG867PO, FB146PO, and IB499PO. These routines primarily serve as filters for
the data transmitted to the appropriate files listed above, so that only the
intended data is delivered. The only exception is the IB499PO routine which
programmatically makes an addition to the help text of the FAMILY PREFIX
field(#.03) in the SPONSOR RELATIONSHIP file (#355.81). These post
installation routines may be deleted after successful installation of the
NEWBORN DG FB IB BUNDLE 1.0.
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.
FB*3.5*147 is a required patch and must be installed before DG*5.3*867.
The patches (DG*5.3*867, FB*3.5*146, and IB*2.0*499) are being released in
DG*5.3*867 is one of three patches for this release (including FB*3.5*146 and
IB*2.0*499). The patches will be installed as a bundle in the following order:
1) DG*5.3*867
2) FB*3.5*146
3) IB*2.0*499
Pre-Installation Instructions
the Kernel Installation and Distribution System (KIDS) multi-build
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1. OBTAIN PATCHES
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Obtain the host file NEWBORN_1_2_DG_FB_IB.KID which contains the following
patches:
DG*5.3*867
FB*3.5*146
IB*2.0*499
distribution NEWBORN DG FB IB BUNDLE 1.0.
Sites can retrieve VistA software from the following FTP addresses. The
preferred method is to FTP the files from:
download.vista.domain.ext
This will transmit the files from the first available FTP server. Sites may
also elect to retrieve software directly from a specific server as follows:
Albany ftp.fo-albany.domain.ext
Hines ftp.fo-hines.domain.ext
Salt Lake City ftp.fo-slc.domain.ext
The NEWBORN_1_2_DG_FB_IB.KID host file is located in the anonymous.software
directory. Use ASCII Mode when downloading the file.
2. START UP KIDS
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Start up the Kernel Installation and Distribution System Menu option
[XPD MAIN]:
The purpose of the Caregivers: Newborn Claims Processing Enhancement Project
Edits and Distribution ...
Utilities ...
Installation ...
Select Kernel Installation & Distribution System Option: Installation
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Load a Distribution
Print Transport Global
Compare Transport Global to Current System
Verify Checksums in Transport Global
is to enhance VistA Fee Basis application in support of compliance with
Install Package(s)
Restart Install of Package(s)
Unload a Distribution
Backup a Transport Global
Select Installation Option:
3. LOAD TRANSPORT GLOBAL FOR MULTI-BUILD
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From the Installation menu, select the Load a Distribution option.
Public Law 111-163, the Caregiver and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act
When prompted for "Enter a Host File:" Enter the full directory path
where you saved the host file NEWBORN_1_2_DG_FB_IB.KID
(e.g., SYS$SYSDEVICE:[ANONYMOUS]NEWBORN_1_2_DG_FB_IB.KID)
When prompted for "OK to continue with Load? NO//", Enter "YES."
The following will display:
Loading Distribution...
of 2010. This law makes changes to sections of Title 38, United States Code
NEWBORN DG FB IB BUNDLE 1.0
DG*5.3*867
FB*3.5*146
IB*2.0*499
Use INSTALL NAME: NEWBORN DG FB IB BUNDLE 1.0 to install this
distribution.
4. RUN OPTIONAL INSTALLATION OPTIONS FOR MULTI-BUILD
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entered in VistA. No entry in FBCS should be performed.
to furnish health care services to a newborn child of a Woman Veteran who
From the Installation menu, you may select to use the following options
(when prompted for the INSTALL NAME, enter NEWBORN DG FB IB BUNDLE 1.0
a. 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 data dictionaries or templates.
b. 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 components of this patch
(routines, data dictionaries, templates, etc.).
is receiving maternity care furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs
c. Verify Checksums in Transport Global - This option will allow
you to ensure the integrity of the routines that are in the
transport global.
5. INSTALL MULTI-BUILD
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This is the step to start the installation of this KIDS patch. This will
need to be run for the NEWBORN DG FB IB BUNDLE 1.0
a. Choose the Install Package(s) option to start the patch
(VA) for not more than seven days after the birth of the child.
install.
b. When prompted for the "Select INSTALL NAME:" enter
NEWBORN DG FB IB BUNDLE 1.0
c. When prompted "Want KIDS to INHIBIT LOGONs during the install?
NO//", answer NO
d. When prompted "Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options, Menu Options,
and Protocols? NO//", answer NO
e. When prompted "Device: HOME//", enter HOME
to display the Install message on the screen (or enter the device
you want to print the Install message). You may queue the
install if you wish.
Post-Installation Instructions
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*** IMPORTANT NOTE ***
Please note there are three post installation routines that may be deleted
after successful installation of the NEWBORN DG FB IB BUNDLE 1.0. These are:
The scope of these enhancements is to capture information on healthcare
DG867PO
FB146PO
IB499PO
services provided to newborn children of Women Veterans. Affected functions
include eligibility determination, enrollment and registration, documentation
of referrals and authorization for care, claims processing, and payment. Only
modification to the Fee Basis (FB) and the Registration (DG) packages are
necessary to meet the requirements of this enhancement. The Integrated
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Billing (IB) Patch is included to provide required data for the Fee Basis
install to reference.
The primary purpose of this enhancement is to allow the Electronic Filing of
Newborn claims.
Functional Description
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The following features and functions have been added to the Fee Basis
This patch, along with DG*5.3*867 and FB*3.5*146, is being released as a
workflow process applying to both Civil Hospital and Medical Fee:
1. A new Patient Type of NEWBORN OF VETERAN has been added to the TYPE OF
PATIENT file (#391). This new selection will be available on Registration
Screen <7>.
2. A sponsor is required for all Newborns determined by having the DOB less
than one (1) year from the present date. An inconsistency check has been
added to check the presence of a sponsor. If an inconsistency is found the
inconsistency check will prompt the user to return to Screen <15> in
bundle, and all three will be automatically installed in the correct order.
registration to enter a Sponsor.
3. All Sponsors for Newborns must be listed as eligible for care. An
inconsistency check will check the status of the Sponsors Eligibility. The
check will trigger if the Sponsor has no Eligibility status.
All other statuses (i.e. Pending Verification, Verified, and Pending
Re-verification) are acceptable.
4. Fee Authorization dates associated with Newborns have checks in place to
not allow Authorization dates that fall outside the accepted range of Newborn
Authorization. The range is DOB to DOB+7. The system will warn the user and
not accept an Authorization date that falls outside the appropriate range
for a Newborn.
5. When a Veteran Mother of a Sponsored Newborn is reviewed in the
Registration screens, Screen <15> will display the Newborn(s), with the
additional header of "Sponsored Newborn".
6. The FAMILY PREFIX "NB Newborn of Vet" has been added to the Help text in
This patch has enhancements that extend the capabilities of the Veterans
the FAMILY PREFIX field (#.03) in the SPONSOR RELATIONSHIP file (#355.81)
7. "NON-VA FOR FEMALE VET+NEWBORN 17.38" was added to the VA ADMITTING
REGULATION file (#43.4). This new Admitting Regulation is available when
editing the 7078.
8. The following default values were added when entering a Newborn with a
date of birth of less than one (1) year from present date. Defaults will only
be assigned when specified screens are accessed during the registration
process:
Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA) Patient
PATIENT DATA, SCREEN <2> Marital field is defaulted to NEVER MARRIED.
APPLICANT/SPOUSE EMPLOYMENT DATA, SCREEN <4> Status field is defaulted to NOT
EMPLOYED. FAMILY DEMOGRAPHIC DATA, SCREEN <8> Married Last Year field is
defaulted to NO.
Patch Components
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