2011 VISN DEMANDS

VISN 1

VISN1 Realignment of VHA Facilities in Central and Western Massachusetts into a single Facility 01/12/11

VISN 1 My Health Vet Registration and Secure Messaging Opt-in on Government-Furnished Equipment 12/22/11

VISN 1 Implentation of Askom Phones on 4W and 5W 02/27/12

VISN 4

VISN 4 VAPHS Ground Rules and Rotation of Occupational Therapist Staff 11/07/11

Position Descriptions (PDs) changes for Network 23 Contracting Office Employees 02/27/12

VISN 5

VISN 5 VHAMHCS SOP No 138/ENG-019 New Building Service Equipment 01/12/11

VISN 5 VHAMHCS Policy Memorandum 53-119-034 Ordering, Dispensing and Administration of Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG) 03/14/11

VISN 5 VHAMHCS Policy Memorandum 512-05/HR-028 , Employee Use of Personal Electronic Devices 03/19/11

VISN 5 VHAMHCS Policy Memorandum 512-120-023 Nutrition and Food Service Infection Control Policy 04/12/11

VISN 5 Biomedical MA/BPR 04/14/11

VISN 5 Sanitation Operations MA/BPR Study Concept of Operations Outcomes Report 04/14/11

VISN 5 Implementation of VHA Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)for Telework VISN 5 Employees 07/08/11

VISN 5 VHAMHCS Policy Memorandum 512-138/ENG-20 Utilization of Government Vehicles 08/19/11

VISN 5 VAMHCS Policy Memorandum 512-05-HR/005 Assessment of Employee Competence 10/11/11

VISN 5 VAMHCS Policy Memorandum 512-ISO-001 Information Security Program 10/11/11

VISN 5 VAMHCS Policy Memorandum 512-05/HR-015 Performance Appraisal Program Title 5 and Title 38 Hybrid Positions 10/11/11

VISN 5 VAMHCS Policy Memorandum 512-05-HR-022 VAMHCS_Orientation Program 11/09/11

VISN 5 VHAMHCS Policy Memorandum 512-135-009 Canteen Coupon Book Distribution and Use 11/09/11

VISN 5 VHAMHCS Policy Memorandum 512-138 NEG-030 Inspection Testing of Emergency Eyewash Station and Showers 11/09/11

VISN 5 VHAMHCS Policy Memorandum 512-138 NEG-036 Mass Notification System Policy 11/0911

VISN 5 Serenna NextGen Help Desk (AFGE Local 331 and Local 1923) 01/19/12

VISN 5 New Nutrition and Food Service New Coputer Program Computrition 04/19/12

VISN 5 Maryland HCS Standing Operation Procedures SOP 118-009 05/07/12

VISN 5 Maryland HCS Policy 512-118_SPS-002 Management of Non-Biological Implantable Devices 05/07/12

VISN 5 VAMHCS Policy Recruitment and Relocation Incentives 05/22/12

VISN 7

VISN 7CAVHCS Registered Dietitians Weekend and Holiday Coverage 11/09/11

VISN 9

VISN 9 Policy on Clarification of Logistics and SPD Care Responsibilities 01/25/11

VISN 9 Directive 10N9-125-11 Clarification of Logistics and SPD Care Responsibilities 04/21/11

VISN 9 Policy Patient Care Teams (PACT) 05/23/11

VISN 9 Policy (1ON9-123-11) New Person File and National Practitioner Identification Number 09/08/11

VISN 9 Policy New Person File and National Practitioner Identification Number 09/09/11

VISN 9 Policy 10N9-109-11 Peer Review for Quality Management 09/15/11

VISN 10

VISN 10 Implementation of Real Time Location System 09/13/11

VISN 15

VISN 15 Eastern Kansas HCS HSPM No 001-19 Strategic Management Resource Executive Board 06/02/11

VISN 15 Eastern Kansas HCS HSPM No 137-05 Bed_Bugs 06/02/11

VISN 15 Eastern Kansas HCS HSPM No 112-02 Universal Protocol Ensuring Correct Site Correct Patient and Correct Procedure 06/02/11

VISN 15 Eastern Kansas HCS HSPM No EDU-03 VA Talent Management System (TMS) 06/02/11

VISN 15 Eastern Kansas HCS HSPM No 11B-12 Billing Guidance for Services Provided by Supervising Practitioners and Residents 06/02/11

VISN 15 Eastern Kansas HCS_HSPM No. 001-19_Strategic Management Resource (AFGE Local 85 and AFGE Local 1939) 06/02/11
VISN 15 Eastern Kansas RCS RSPM No.11-03 Observation Beds Program (AFGE Local 85 and AFGE Local 1939) 06/02/11

VISN 15 HPM 589A4 xxx OR Attire Policy 02/28/12

VISN 15 Eastern Kansas HCS HSPM No 11B-10 Employees Satisfaction Committee 06/03/11

VISN 15 Eastern Kansas HCS HSPM No 115-07 Tissue and Transfusion Committee 06/03/11

VISN 15 Eastern Kansas HCS HSPM No 00-0 Management_of_Wandering and Missing Patient Events (Code Orange) 06/03/11

VISN 15 Eastern Kansas HCS HSPM No 11-03 Geriatrics and Extended Care Committee 06/03/11

VISN 15 MA/BPR Sanitation 12/13/11

VISN 15 HPM 589A4-289 Employee Non-Work Related Injury Illness AFGE Locals 903 and 339901/10/12

VISN 15 HPM 589A4-276 Employee Competence Assessment AFGE Local 903 and 3399 01/10/12

VISN 15 HSPM 00B-14 Utilization Management Policy and VISN 15 HSPM l20-XX Receipt, Storage, and Distribution of Food items Obtained from Sources other than Nutrition and Food Service 01/19/12

VISN 15 HSPM EKBO-30 Bed Management System (AFGE Local 85 and AFGE Local 1939) and VISN 15 HSPM OOB-09Diversion Policy (AFGE Local 85 and AFGE Local 1939) 01/19/12

VISN 15 HSPM 118-17 Fall Prevention and Management Program 01/27/12

VISN 15 120-03 Enteral Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) 01/27/12

VISN 15 HSPM 120-04 Parenteral Nutrition Support 01/27/12

VISN 15 HSPM 120-05 Enteral Nutrition Support 01/27/12

VISN 15 VA Eastern Kansas, HCS HSPM 138-01 Legionella Prevention and Domestic Hot Water Management 03/05/12

VISN 15 Eastern Kansas HSPM 9-30 Clinical Product Committee 03/19/12

VISN 15 Eastern Kansas HCS HSPM 115-07 Specimen Labeling and Verifiication 03/19/12

VISN 15 VA Eastern Kansas HCS HSPM 05-02 Requirement of Verification of Licensure Registration and/or Certification 03/19/12

VISN 15 VA Eastern Kansas HCS HSPM M116-7 Homeless Referral Policy 03/19/12

VISN 15 Eastern Kansas HCS HSPM IM-03 Internet Usage Guidelines 03/19/12

VISN 15 VA Eastern Kansas HCS HSPM 118-19 Assessment and Prevention of Pressure Ulcers 03/19/12

/VISN 15 VA Eastern Kansas HCS HSPM IM-17 Information System Access Policy 03/19/12

VISN 15 VA Eastern Kansas HCS HSPM IM-03 Internet Usage Guidelines 03/19/12

VISN 15 VA Eastern Kansas HCS HSPM 05-08 Special Leave Programs 03/19/12

VISN 15 VA Eastern Kansas HCS HSPM 05-01 Employee Code of Conduct 03/19/12

VISN15 Eastern Kansas HCS HSPM 118-2011-06 Float Policy 03/19/12

VISN_15_VA_ Eastern Kansas HCS HSPM 118-12 Home Based Primary Care Programs 03/21/12

VISN 15 VA Eastern Kansas HCS HSPM 118-11 VA Eastern Kansas_Wound Management Academy 03/21/12

VISN 15 VA Eastern Kansas HCS HSPM 00B-14:118-05 Restraint_and Seclusion 03/21/12

VISN 15 VA Eastern Kansas HCS HSPM EKBO-11-33 Credentialing and Privileging of Licensed Independent Practioners and Midlevel Providers 03/21/12

VISN 15 VA Eastern Kansas HCS HSPM 11-34 Time and Attendance Policy for Part Time Physicians 03/21/12

VISN 15 Eastern Kansas HSPM 138-04 Electronic Temperature Monitoring 04/10/12
VISN 17

VISN 17 Realignment of Prosthetic Treatment Care Staff 09/21/11

VISN_17_Position_Classification_Program 05/16/12

VISN 20

VISN 20 Steering Committee Charters 01/24/11

VISN 20 Network Contracting Activity Mandatory Overtime 08/29/11

VISN 20 VA Puget Sound HCS Relocation of Staff Nurses under the VA/DoD Shared Initiative 09/01/11

VISN 20 - VA Portland, HCS changes in Performance Plans: Physical Therapist Assistant GS-5/6/7; Physical Therapist- GS 11; Physical Therapist Clinical Specialist GS-12; Physical Therapist Clinical Education Coordinator GS-12; Occupational Therapist - GS 11, Lead Occupational Therapist -OS-II; Occupational Therapist Clinical Specialist GS-12; and Occupational Therapist Clinical Education Coordinator GS-12 03/23/12

VISN20_VA_Puget_Sound_HCS_VPS_Kiosks_Devices_Local_Implementation 04/03/12

VlSN 20 - Portland Medical Center changes to Occupational Series 0185 Mental Health Social Worker Performance Plans 05/11/12

VISN 22

VISN 22 Consolidations of Laboratories 09/07/11

VISN 22 VA GLAHS 2011 Employee Wellness Survey 11/30/11

VISN 22 Consolidated Laboratory Service Line National Performance Standards for Medical Technologist and Technical Specialists 01/03/12

Proposed ending of compress tour of duty at GLA 03/27/12

VISN 23

VISN 23 OI & T Service Desk Staff Scheduled Breaks 04/21/11

VISN 23 MVAHCS Policy EC-22C Animals on Medical Center and CBOC Property 05/19/11

VISN 9 Policy on Patient Aligned Care Teams (PACT) 05/23/11

VISN 23 MVAHCS Records Management Policy 05/24/11

VISN 23 MVAHCS Buddy System for Wards and Clinics Policy EC-16D 05/24/11

VISN 23 MVAHCS Re-organization of Nursing Service Float Pool 06/02/11

VISN 23 MVAHCS Policy PE-09 Mammograms 06/10/11

VISN 23 MVAHCS proposed changes in 4E Bed status and Hours of Operation 08/05/11

VISN 2 _MVAHCS Propose changes in implementation of VHA Handbook 1180.2 10/06/11

VISN 23 MVAHCS Propose changes in Nursing Practices 10/06/11

VISN 23 Nebraska-Western Iowa Call Center changes in the Scheduling of Appointments 11/09/11

VISN 23 MVAHCS Propose changes to Pyxis Med-Station 12/06/11

VISN 23 MVAHCS Propose to allow Impatient to use the personal Insulin Pumps during hospitalization 12/06/11

VISN 23 MYAHCS Proposal to verification process of control substances levels after Pharmacy re-stock 12/20/11

VISN 23 MVAHCS Relocation of Mental Health Homeless Program staff and Veterans Bridge to Recovery Program staff off site to Veterans Recovery Outreach Center 12/22/11

VISN 23 MYARCS Proposal to _Award a Contract for Virtual Finishing_of Outpatients Prescription 12/28/11

VISN 23 MVAHCS Temporary Modifications to On-site Parking 01/27/12

VISN 23 MVAHCS change in Posted Time for Impatient Nursing Staff 02/16/12

VISN 23 MVAHCS Proposed change to require all Nursing Staff in OR,PACU, OPS and ED to carry a phone while on duty 02/16/12

Network 23 Contracting Office Product Lines 03/02/12

VISN 23 OI&T proposed changes for OI&T Region 2 VISN 23 Help Desk Operating Hours 03/09/12