VA VistA Program

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has a set of special barcode data collection programs that use Intermec barcode equipment for collecting data for assets, inventory and maintenance purposes. These programs have been incorporated into the VistA System but go by acronyms such as GIP, IFCAP and AEMS/MERS. These programs have a long history of use in the VA and have been extremely successful in keeping the VA's inventories up to date.

CS40S VistA Kit Brochure

Complete Kits Available
The following kits and accessories are available:

  • M005BB CK3 Reader Kit
  • M004EA CN3 Complete Kit
  • M005BR CK3/RFID Reader Kit
  • M006AA CS40 Reader Kit
  • M004IP CN3/RFID Reader Kit
  • M002PA Fixed Barcode Printer Kit
  • White Poly Labels (3" x 1"): $55.13/roll
  • Printer Ribbons: $20.16/roll

Programs
The programs go by the following names:

  • PRCPH - EXPENDABLE PHYSICAL COUNT--Records inventory of expendable items
  • PRCUS - EXPENDABLE USAGE--Records usage of expendable items
  • ENPM - PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE--Records preventative maintenance of non-expendable equipment
  • ENNX - NON-EXPENDABLE--Records inventory of non-expendable equipment

Overview
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is using Intermec barcode readers such as 9440, Janus 2020, 2410, and the CK30. Since these barcode readers are no longer being manufactured, the newest version, the CK3, CN3, and the CS40 reader kits are the newest replacements. However, since the operating systems for these new readers are completely different than the older barcode readers, the reader programs come installed in the reader kits along with KWedge software so that the data can be transferred into VistA. That's why it is vital that the correct kit part number is ordered so that you get the software and hardware bundled together. Most qualified SEWP vendors can provide these kits off their contract, but you must order the correct part # to be sure of getting the complete system. Please ask us for the complete part # and description before ordering.

MSS Software has a long history with the VA regarding these programs and is the company who help make previous Intermec equipment such as the Janus 2020 and 2410 work with VistA. MSS Software has created a special proprietary version of these programs which is installed on each VistA kit that is shipped. This software program contains a menu of the four inventory/maintenance functions (PRCPH, PRCUS, ENPM and ENNX). Therefore, each kit allows the VA a plug and play reader that can be used immediately in their VistA system. These reader kits and accessories are only available in the following kit configurations through qualified SEWP contract hoolders. For a complete list, please contact us.

If you are already using the 9730 wedge kit with previous readers (J2020 or 2410), you may continue using the same wedge reader and cables with some of these new kits. However, on some of the newer models, you will need to install KWedge software (which is backwards compatibile with most of the older barcode readers as well) and Microsoft ActiveSync or Windows Mobility Center. Please note that these new kits are compatible with Win7 operating systems as well as Windows XP.
 

To order any of these kits, please call MSS Software at 800-428-8643 ext. 620.