Configuration Issues

Configuration of a VistA system requires attention and decisions about the following things:


 * Who is going to use the system
 * What privileges will they need (Menu Options and Security Keys)
 * What progress notes titles they need to access
 * What role they will have for progress note access/modification/signing
 * What type of work they are going to do
 * Simple demographics: mail code, telephone number, SSNs, etc


 * What locations are going to be in the system
 * What department/service line/care line the locations are part of
 * What SERVICE/SECTION they belong to, and who is in each of those
 * If equipment inventory or engineering is going to be used
 * then each physical room needs to be in the computer
 * What care is going to be provided in a room/location
 * What are the corresponding entities that schedule to those spaces


 * What equipment is going to be a part of the system
 * printers
 * In what location are they installed
 * Are they the closest printer for lab results, orders etc
 * What DEVICE corresponds to that printer
 * What is the appropriate TERMINAL TYPE?


 * What is the workflow for tasks of the staff
 * How will workflow be done with VistA