Remote-access Guide

cprs remote access maryland

by Prof. Caitlyn Cronin Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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How do I get CPRS from the VA?

Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) Obtaining CPRS (and access to other VA resources) Remotely In order to have access to the CPRS computer system from outside of the VA network, faculty and residents should apply for Citrix Access Gateway (CAG) remote access.

How do I get help with CPRs at home?

To find out your service line contact for assistance in accessing CPRS at home email ATGADPCoordinator@med.va.gov . Citrix Access Gateway allows access to almost all VA internal resources. VA uses a single website that can be used to access VA Citrix farms from internal VA computers or from non-VA internet connected endpoints.

What are the VAMC’s needs for CPRS?

Every VAMC has specialized needs regarding CPRS functionality and processing. To allow variation and modification among VAMCs, CPRS provides a hierarchically structured set of parameters. Each parameter can have a user, team, service/section, patient location, division, system, and package value.

Where can I find CPRS in CAG?

Citrix Gateway (CAG) Navigation -1 • After login, the Main StoreFront Apps window lets you choose from 3 folders. In R01-Generalyou will find Outlook, Internet Explorer, Word, PowerPoint, etc; In R01-General Clinicalyou will find basic CPRS and VistAWeb, but you have to choose vista.sanfrancisco.med.va.gov as the server for this version of CPRS;

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How to request remote access VA?

You may request remote access by visiting the Remote Access Self Service Portal ( only available while on VA's internal network).

What is a rescue GFE?

RESCUE GFE provides a security posture check and ensures VA data is encrypted from the end device into the VA trusted network. Prior to the device connecting and being allowed onto the VA trusted network the system is checked for multiple security baselines.

Is VA responsible for non-VA websites?

This page includes links to other websites outside our control and jurisdiction. VA is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of non-VA Web sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy or terms and conditions of those sites to fully understand what information is collected and how it is used.

What is CPRS software?

CPRS provides clinicians, managers, support staff, researchers, and others an integrated patient record system. VISTA software for Pharmacy, Lab, Radiology, Allergy Tracking, Consults, Dietetics, Progress Notes, Problem List, Scheduling, MAS (A/D/T), Kernel, FileManager, Vitals, PCMM, PCE, TIU, ASU and Clinical Lexicon packages was written or modified to support and communicate with CPRS. OE/RR was completely re-written. Together, these clinical components of VISTA provide a single interface for physicians to manage patient care and records, as well as an efficient means for others to access and use patient information.

What is version 1.0 of CPRS?

Version 1.0 of CPRS (both the GUI and List Manager versions) requires many of the same planning and set-up steps as OE/RR 2.5. Most of the set-up applies to both user interfaces. If you implemented OE/RR 2.5, most of the work you did for 2.5 can be converted with the utilities developed for CPRS. The Pre-installation patch (OR*2.5*49) helps you convert menus, quick orders, and parameters for conversion.

When to alert CPRS?

Alert all CPRS users: At least one-two weeks before your production installation date , remind your CPRS users that CPRS is coming and that they need to be familiar with the software functionality that will impact them. Offer additional training classes. West Palm Beach administered competency tests to all their users to assess their understanding of how the software functions. An example of a competency test is included with this checklist.

What is a CPRS read only?

CPRS Read-Only includes the ability to view Clinical Reminders. Reminders are used to aid physicians in performing tasks to fulfill Clinical Practice Guidelines and periodic procedures or education as needed for veteran patients.

What is the primary care button on a visit?

To the immediate right of the Visit Encounter button is the Primary Care button, which displays the primary care team and attending physician assigned to this patient. The message “Primary Care Team Unassigned” is displayed if a primary care team has not been assigned.

Devices

Select the instructions for your device to learn how to install the remote access software and connect to the CPS network.

CPS Windows Computer

Select these instructions if you are using a CPS-issued Windows computer.

Non-CPS Windows Computer

Select these instructions if you are using a non-CPS/personal Windows computer.

Non-CPS Mac Computer

Select these instructions if you are using a non-CPS/personal Mac computer.

How to request remote access to VA?

Go to the VA home page (open Internet Explorer on a VA computer-this should be the home screen) Look at the links under the “Top Facility Resources” column on the webpage and click on “Remote Access Request” From there, click on “Self Service Portal” at the top of the page to “Request Access” for Remote Access.

What is the best URL for VHA21?

Requires one of two options: 1.Use of PIV card instead of your vha21vhasfcxxxxxxdomain name and password, or; 2.Use of a “One Time Password” (a six-digit number generated by the MobilePASSApp) in addition to your vha21vhasfcxxxxxx credentials 3.Best URL is citrixaccess.va.gov; other options are vacagwest.vpn.va.gov, vacageast.vpn.va.gov, vacagnorth.vpn.va.gov, vacagsouth.vpn.va.gov 4.Your Mac/PC/tablet must have Citrix Receiver installed (www.citrix.com) For Mac, Safari is the best browser

Does MobilePassapp generate activation codes?

The phone’s MobilePASSapp will now generate an Activation Code.

Is RDC slow on iPad?

Starting RDC is slow, and there are keyboard mapping issues with Citrix and iPad (in the RDC dialog on iPad, click on “Options” and be sure ‘apply windows key combinations’ is set to ‘local computer’ or ‘this computer’).

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