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== What is Astronaut VistA ==  
 
== What is Astronaut VistA ==  
  
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[http://www.astronautvista.com Astronaut VistA ] is not actually a version of VistA itself. Rather it is an installer for several versions of VistA. Currently, OpenVistA and WorldVistA are available as Astronaut Installers. Once VxVista is released, Astronaut will consider making an installer for that as well.
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[http://www.astronautvista.com Astronaut VistA Installer Suite] is a package that installs one of several different versions of VistA (currently available versions are Astronaut WorldVistA, dEWDrop edition) in an integrated fashion.
  
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Astronaut attempts to get lots of different clients and auxillary software packages to work together, out of the box. Currently, no other installer has the following features all working together:
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Astronaut packages servers, clients, and auxiliary modules so that they are able to function together seamlessly. Its preferred Windows client, tested in private-sector clinical, is TMG-CPRS. Its configuration assistant is VistA-Config. These are both present in an easy-to-use Windows client (.exe) installer. (Additional client modules are bundled as well.)
  
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=== Astronaut Features ===
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Astronaut also has added many, many enhancements to VistA for use in the private sector.
  
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* Medsphere OVID - A Mumps to Java bridge system
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== Reasons to use Astronaut VistA ==
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* TMG CPRS - An improved version of CPRS that allows the ability to add patients directly. Has an integrated web browser.
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* EWD (soon) -- A MUMPS to Java bridge.
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* Admission, Discharge, Transfer (ADT) integrated in tmg-CPRS.
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* Tested for years in real clinical environments by real clinicians.
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* Clinically relevant features added often.
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* Mixed typefaces, bold, italic, underline notes.
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* Embedded images in notes including consent signatures.
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* Template math.
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* Easy client and server installer.
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* tmg-CPRS based user registration with EPCS address enforcement.
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* VistA-based, WorldVistA-based, dEWDrop based, GT.M based.
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* Label printing.
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* tmg-CPRS easy demographic editing.
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* Printed page numbering.
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* Standard filesystem layout.
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* Built to support multiple instances on the same server.
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* Easy migration to a new server.
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* Can install on nearly any Linux even the latest in the cloud.
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* Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (EPCS) from multiple locations.
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* Out of the box nightly backup.
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* Can build VM's easily.
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* Cohort form letters.
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* tmg-CPRS record access history logging and use by user.
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* VistA Commander, easy bash script controls.
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* Client session manager, can redirect clients to another server easily.
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* Supports EWD. EWD plugin available (does not have the latest EWD currently).
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* Plugin architecture.
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* Client encryption out of the box.
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* Actively developed.
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* Surescripts certified.
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* Treatment plans.
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* 'Foreign' account and record numbers supported manually.
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== Where can I get Astronaut VistA ? ==
  
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== Where can I get Astronaut VistA ==
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Server: The [http://astronautvista.com/astronaut-help/how-to/how-to-install-astronaut-vista-server-and-client AstronautVistA website] contains instructions for the repositories (for .deb packages or .rpm packages) for use with package managers (such as apt-get and yum). (The older Sourceforge server packages have been deleted.)
  
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You can download the current version of Astronaut VistA from the
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Windows Client: Download the Windows client installer (.exe) from [http://sourceforge.net/projects/astronaut/files/ Sourceforge].
  
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* [https://sourceforge.net/projects/worldvistaautoi/ Astronaut WorldVistA sourceforge page].
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== Installation Instructions ==
  
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*Installation instructions can be found at the [http://astronautvista.com/astronaut-help/how-to/how-to-install-astronaut-vista-server-and-client AstronautVistA website]
  
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* [http://sourceforge.net/projects/astronautnostro/ Astronaut OpenVistA(tm) Sourceforge page] - Astronaut installers for Medsphere's OpenVistA]
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*Also see [[#Other_Resources|Other Resources]]
  
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== Installation Instructions ==
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== Server functions ==
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The VistA server functions are generally configured from a text interface. The VistA server is very flexible and powerful, and therefore can seem complex to customize and daunting for new users.
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*[http://vistapedia.net/index.php?title=Begin_Configuration_of_Vista Beginning VistA configuration]
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*[http://vistapedia.net/index.php?title=Where_do_I_Start Vistapedia: Where Do I Start?] and [http://vistapedia.net/index.php?title=Usage Vistapedia:Usage]
  
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== Astronaut Features ==
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Depending on the version of Astronaut used, these features may be available:
  
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To isntall Astronaut, you must choose a version of VistA to install, and then decide if you want to install on a  [http://www.tuxfiles.org/linuxhelp/rpminstall.html rpm based system] or [http://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/ubuntu-linux-how-do-i-install-deb-packages/ a debian based system]. It helps if you already understand a little about GNU/Linux to get this working. If this seems a little over your head, you can get help with GNU/Linux at your local [http://www.linux.org/groups/ Linux Users Group].
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* Medsphere OVID - A MUMPS to Java bridge system.
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* TMG CPRS - An improved version of CPRS that allows the ability to add patients directly. Has an integrated web browser.
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* [[EWD]] -- A MUMPS/GT.M/M21 to Java, PHP, and ASP bridge that allows web browsers to interface with the VistA server directly (without CPRS).
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* [[M2Web]] -- a web-based interface to the VistA server routines
  
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== Other Resources ==
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*[http://kubuntuguide.info/All#VistA_.28Enterprise_Electronic_Health_Record.29 Installing VistA on Kubuntu] -- includes instructions for the Astronaut installer
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*[http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Lucid#VistA_.28Enterprise_Electronic_Health_Record.29 Installing VistA on Ubuntu] -- includes instructions for the Astronaut installer
  
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== Older Instructions ==
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These instructions are considered obsolete but contain a wealth of information not covered elsewhere.
  
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== VistA Standard Base ==
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* Install [[WorldVistA on Ubuntu|Astronaut WorldVistA using an Ubuntu server]] (.deb package)
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* Install [[Astronaut_CPRS_client_package|Astronaut CPRS (and other) client packages]] (for Windows)
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* Using [[Astronaut CPRS in Linux]]

Latest revision as of 04:23, 4 December 2015

What is Astronaut VistA

Astronaut VistA Installer Suite is a package that installs one of several different versions of VistA (currently available versions are Astronaut WorldVistA, dEWDrop edition) in an integrated fashion.

Astronaut packages servers, clients, and auxiliary modules so that they are able to function together seamlessly. Its preferred Windows client, tested in private-sector clinical, is TMG-CPRS. Its configuration assistant is VistA-Config. These are both present in an easy-to-use Windows client (.exe) installer. (Additional client modules are bundled as well.)

Astronaut also has added many, many enhancements to VistA for use in the private sector.

Reasons to use Astronaut VistA

  • Admission, Discharge, Transfer (ADT) integrated in tmg-CPRS.
  • Tested for years in real clinical environments by real clinicians.
  • Clinically relevant features added often.
  • Mixed typefaces, bold, italic, underline notes.
  • Embedded images in notes including consent signatures.
  • Template math.
  • Easy client and server installer.
  • tmg-CPRS based user registration with EPCS address enforcement.
  • VistA-based, WorldVistA-based, dEWDrop based, GT.M based.
  • Label printing.
  • tmg-CPRS easy demographic editing.
  • Printed page numbering.
  • Standard filesystem layout.
  • Built to support multiple instances on the same server.
  • Easy migration to a new server.
  • Can install on nearly any Linux even the latest in the cloud.
  • Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (EPCS) from multiple locations.
  • Out of the box nightly backup.
  • Can build VM's easily.
  • Cohort form letters.
  • tmg-CPRS record access history logging and use by user.
  • VistA Commander, easy bash script controls.
  • Client session manager, can redirect clients to another server easily.
  • Supports EWD. EWD plugin available (does not have the latest EWD currently).
  • Plugin architecture.
  • Client encryption out of the box.
  • Actively developed.
  • Surescripts certified.
  • Treatment plans.
  • 'Foreign' account and record numbers supported manually.

Where can I get Astronaut VistA ?

Server: The AstronautVistA website contains instructions for the repositories (for .deb packages or .rpm packages) for use with package managers (such as apt-get and yum). (The older Sourceforge server packages have been deleted.)

Windows Client: Download the Windows client installer (.exe) from Sourceforge.

Installation Instructions

Server functions

The VistA server functions are generally configured from a text interface. The VistA server is very flexible and powerful, and therefore can seem complex to customize and daunting for new users.

Astronaut Features

Depending on the version of Astronaut used, these features may be available:

  • Medsphere OVID - A MUMPS to Java bridge system.
  • TMG CPRS - An improved version of CPRS that allows the ability to add patients directly. Has an integrated web browser.
  • EWD -- A MUMPS/GT.M/M21 to Java, PHP, and ASP bridge that allows web browsers to interface with the VistA server directly (without CPRS).
  • M2Web -- a web-based interface to the VistA server routines

Other Resources

Older Instructions

These instructions are considered obsolete but contain a wealth of information not covered elsewhere.

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