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This wiki covers questions regarding the VistA software, the various components of that software, and configuration and installation of the same. It incorporates information from many people. We have been repeatedly vandalized by people trying to advance their google page rank, hence this is now a closed community wiki.
= VistApedia =
== What is VistA? ==
'''[[VistA]]''' is a public domain [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_health_record electronic health record] programmed by federal employees working for the [http://www.va.gov US Department of Veterans Affairs] (previously the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Department_of_Veterans_Affairs Veterans Administration]) over the past several decades. For more info, see [[VistA|this page]].


To get access, contact David Whitten ( whitten at worldvista.org ) through an e-mail,
== What is RPMS? ==
or phone 713 870 3834 to get an account.
[http://www.ehr.ihs.gov/ RPMS] is a public domain electronic health record that is used by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Health_Service Indian Health Service] (IHS). Prior to the 1980s it used a different architecture from VistA, but since the 80's it has shared a large amount of its architecture with VistA. For more info, see [[RPMS|this page]].
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== What is Vistapedia? ==
Vistapedia is a wiki for several varieties of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain public domain] versions of VistA and [http://www.ehr.ihs.gov/ RPMS]. Information about the integrated VistA installer called [[Astronaut_VistA|Astronaut]] is also contained within these pages.


Configuration is the process of changing details about a VistA package.  
This wiki covers installation, configuration, and usage of these VistA derivatives. It also serves as an introduction to the [[VistA Documentation Library]] for everyone outside the VA. In addition, current events, development advances, and other news about the flavors of VistA are posted here.
These details are fine level controls over the behaviour of the package.


=== Overview of OpenVistA and VistA ===
This wiki runs the same [http://www.mediawiki.org software] as [http://www.wikipedia.com/ Wikipedia].
* [[Basic Questions]]
* [[Frequently Asked Questions]]
* [[VistA System Components]]
* [[Documentation Overview]]
** [[Glossary of Terms]] ([[Glossary Template]])
* [[Programming Languages Overview]]
** [[MUMPS Overview]]
** [[Delphi Overview]]
** [[Java Overview]]
** [[SQL Overview]]
** [[XML Overview]]
* [[Programming VistA Issues]]
* [[FileMan Overview]] (with details also)
* [[Kernel Overview]]
* [[Operating Systems Overview]]
* [[VistA Packages Overview]]
** [[CPRS Overview]]
* [[M2Web Overview]]


=== Installation Guides ===
=== "Table of Contents"-like pages for this wiki ===
* [[Installation Overview]]
* [[http://www.vistapedia.com/index.php/Category:HOWTO The List of HOWTO do things]]
* [[Installation How To VistA GT.M Linux]]
* [[http://www.vistapedia.com/index.php/Category:FAQ Some Frequently Asked Questions]]
* [[Installation How To VistA/GT.M coLinux]]
* [[Installation How To VistA GT.M Ubuntu Linux | Installation How To VistA GT.M Ubuntu Linux including VistALink (Java)]]
* [[Installation How To VistA/Cache]]
* [[Introducing OpenVistA VivA 0.1]]
* [[Hardware Issues]]
* [[CPRS Installation]]
* [[Victory Programmer Environment (VPE) Installation]]


=== Configuration of Packages ===
=== Versions of VistA ===
* [[Configuration Overview]]
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* [[Register a Patient]]
There are several versions of VistA that are used outside of the VA. (See [[Which VistA|this page]] for some introductory information regarding aspects of the different versions.)
 
=== Collaboration Tools ===
* [[OpenForum]]
* Message Board (read only): http://www.mail-archive.com/hardhats-members@lists.sourceforge.net/
 
* [[CHC Corner]] for '''  Community Health Centers  ''' discussion/wish list/collaboration/etc.
 
* [[From Hardhats Listserve:]]
 
=== Volunteer Opportunities with WorldVistA ===
* [[Volunteer Coordinator]]
* [[Planning for VistA Advances]]
* [[Advocating VistA]]
* [[Documenting VistA]]
* [[Organization and Planning For VistA Community Meeting]]
* [[Recording Results Of A VistA Community Meeting]]
* [[Categorizing Needs For New VistA Packages]]
* [[Developing New VistA Packages]]
* [[Administration Of OpenForum]]
* [[VistA Community Weekly Conference Call]]
 
=== Working Groups ===
*[[Software Development (WG1)]]
** [[Education Team]]
*[[Implementation and Education (WG2)]]
*[[Finance (WG3)]]
 
=== [[Community Meeting]] ===
* [[VistA Community Meeting Q1 2007]]
* [[VistA Community Meeting Q2 2006]]
* [[VCM Boston 2005]]
 
=== [[Weekly Conference Calls]] ===
 
* [[Weekly Conference Call Index 2006]]
* [[Weekly Conference Call Jan 5 2007]]
* [[Weekly Conference Call Jan 12 2007]]
* [[Weekly Conference Call Jan 19 2007]]
* [[Weekly Conference Call Jan 26 2007]]
* [[Weekly Conference Call Feb 2 2007]]
* [[Weekly Conference Call Feb 9 2007]]
* [[Weekly Conference Call Feb 16 2007]]
* [[Weekly Conference Call Feb 23 2007]]
* [[Weekly Conference Call Mar 2 2007]]
* [[Weekly Conference Call Mar 9 2007]]
* [[Weekly Conference Call Mar 16 2007]]
* [[Weekly Conference Call Mar 23 2007]]
* [[Weekly Conference Call Mar 30 2007]]
 
 
=== Details about this page ===
To limit vandalism, this page has been write-protected. If you need to make modifications to this page,
contact DavidWhitten, who will help you make changes. Thank you for your support.
=== Details of this website's software ===
 
This Wiki is based on the mediawiki software. [[Unique Features of Forum Wiki]]
 
Please see [http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_i18n documentation on customizing the interface]
and the [http://meta.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki_User%27s_Guide User's Guide] for usage and configuration help.
 
Editing help see http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing#Sections.2C_paragraphs.2C_lists_and_lines

Latest revision as of 16:18, 1 August 2026

VistApedia

What is VistA?

VistA is a public domain electronic health record programmed by federal employees working for the US Department of Veterans Affairs (previously the Veterans Administration) over the past several decades. For more info, see this page.

What is RPMS?

RPMS is a public domain electronic health record that is used by the Indian Health Service (IHS). Prior to the 1980s it used a different architecture from VistA, but since the 80's it has shared a large amount of its architecture with VistA. For more info, see this page.

What is Vistapedia?

Vistapedia is a wiki for several varieties of the public domain versions of VistA and RPMS. Information about the integrated VistA installer called Astronaut is also contained within these pages.

This wiki covers installation, configuration, and usage of these VistA derivatives. It also serves as an introduction to the VistA Documentation Library for everyone outside the VA. In addition, current events, development advances, and other news about the flavors of VistA are posted here.

This wiki runs the same software as Wikipedia.

"Table of Contents"-like pages for this wiki

Versions of VistA


There are several versions of VistA that are used outside of the VA. (See this page for some introductory information regarding aspects of the different versions.)