Small Changes, Big Impact on Parameters

September 22, 2014 - In June 2014, we announced the creation of new 5.x parameter documentation, both for Toolbox Parameters and Customer-Defined Parameters. Our goal was to raise awareness and reduce potential impact of parameter changes, especially those denoted as [High Impact]. This ensures you are knowledgeable on system changes that could potentially affect your patients or hospital operations.

Our efforts to improve our parameter-related documentation and processes have not slowed down. Check out the most recent changes here:

• A new central Parameters page has been created for easy reference, available on the Customer Service Portal. Note: Parameter documentation can still be found on the Product Resource pages.

• All parameters marked as [High Impact] now include action items when appropriate, such as needing MEDITECH to perform a space evaluation or run a utility prior to making the parameter change.

• Parameter documentation has been updated through the MAGIC and Client/Server 5.66 Priority Pack 10 releases.

• Additional recommended settings have been added.

• Square brackets were placed around [High Impact] details (previously marked in red) to more clearly delineate the impact when printing the parameter documentation.

Questions? Please contact the respective applications specialist.