I think that you need to check with your Meditech Support Analyst. We had a DTS added a while ago that allows you to set the FSV parameter to Y for Generic Name overwrite and all fields except the description are updated. This allows you to modify the the Description to meet your needs and still have the FSV vendor update the Class etc. This change may now be in your standard code. John Valuckas John Valuckas R.Ph. Pharmacy Informatics Coordinator Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Pharmacy 860-496-6694 Fax - 860-496-6447 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robin D. Cullen Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 9:50 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [MEDITECH-L] PHA Generic Name Scripting Question Hi Everyone, As you may be aware, sites typically set the parameter "overwrite" in the FSV Parameters to "N" so as to prevent their FSV from overwriting all of their blood, sweat, & tears vis a vis the generic name dictionary. After all, it wasn't too long ago that the Drug ID field in the drug dictionary didn't exist. In place, they had to modify the generic name description in order to have labels, mars, reports etc. present drugs in the correct fashion(esp. premixes). Unfortunately, by setting the overwrite to "N" they prevented their FSV from updating their generic names. This meant that, for example, the drug Voriconazole, which was put on the market a few years ago, was inappropriately classed as 99:00 - Appendix because more than likely FDB simply hadn't updated their shipping files with the appropriate class of 08: 14.08 - Azoles. So, we find ourselves as many facilities do with generic names that are incorrectly classed with no hope of being updated by FDB. Does anyone know how one would go about scripting in a spreadsheet containing the generic name mnemonic and the proper class into the MT MAGIC PHA 5.53 sr 3 application? Is this even possible? Thank-you so much for any insight you may be able to provide! Robin. CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE Information contained in this transmission, together with any other documents or attachments, is privileged and confidential, and is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. This transmission may contain information or materials protected by the applicable laws of the State of Connecticut, and /or protected health information as defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). This information is intended exclusively for the use of the individual or entity named as addressee(s). The authorized recipient of this information is STRICTLY PROHIBITED from disclosing this information after its stated need has been fulfilled. Misuse or distribution of the information contained in this transmission is punishable by civil and/or criminal penalties under state or federal law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, dissemination, saving, printing, copying, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents of this message, or any attachment, is strictly prohibited. Please notify the original sender (only) immediately by telephone or by reply e-mail and delete this message, along with any attachments from your computer immediately.
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