VA VistA Program

Overview

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has a set of special programs using Intermec barcode equipment for collecting data for a variety of inventory and maintenance purposes.  These programs go by the name IFCAP and AEMS/MERS.  They have a long history of use and the VA has used Intermec barcode equipment throughout the years.

The programs go by the following names:

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

Equipment Needed

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is using Intermec barcode readers such as 9440, Janus 2020 and 2410.  Since these barcode readers are no longer being manufactured, the newest version, the CK30CB, is the replacement.  However, since the operating system for the CK30CB is different than the other barcode readers, the various older reader programs will not work in the CK30CB reader. 

MSS Software has a long history with the VA regarding these programs and was 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 CK30CB that is shipped.  This program contains a menu of the 4 inventory/maintenance functions (PRCPH, PRCUS, ENPM and ENNX).  This allows the VA a plug and play reader that can be used immediately in their VistA system without any configuration or setup.

The reader kits and accessories, VistA loaded and configured, are only available in the following kit configurations through MSS Software and SEWP Contract holders.

• M002DA - COMPLETE KIT - Call for Quote
• M002CA - WEDGE KIT ONLY - Call for Quote
• M002BA - READER KIT ONLY - Call for Quote
• M002PA - BARCODE PRINTER - Call for Quote
• 3 x 1 White Poly Labels - $55.13/roll
• Printer Ribbons - $20.16/roll

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 the new CK30CB.  The configuration is the same except the CK30CB dock is attached to the 059167 cable before transferring the data.  The new wedge kits come preconfigured with cables for the USB wedge to PC.

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

For Instructions on setting up the cables to the equipment, please download here:

• Instructions