VA Core Characteristics
Systems In Primary Care
Daily Responsibilities
Primary Care Consult
ICARE
100

VA earns the trust of those it serves – every day – through the actions of all employees.

Trustworthy

100

Veterans Information Systems and Technology Architecture

VISTA

100

Usally printed at 6am and 3pm

Appointment List

100

Provides expert advice on the use of medications

Pharmacy Consult

100

Act with high moral principle. Adhere to the highest professional standards. Maintain the trust and confidence of all with whom I engage.

Integrity

200

VA engages and welcomes Veterans and other beneficiaries, facilitating their use of the entire array of its services. Each interaction will be positive and productive.

Accessible

200

Computerized Patient Record System

CPRS

200
Provides a listing of all reservations that did not check-in 



No-Show

200

Dietitian experts that use food to maximize the health and well-being of individuals in assisted living facilities, such as those with disabilities.

NUTRITION CONSULT

200

Work diligently to serve Veterans and other beneficiaries. Be driven by an earnest belief in VA's mission. Fulfill my individual responsibilities and organizational responsibilities.

Commitment

300

VA provides the highest standard of care and services to Veterans and beneficiaries while managing the cost of its programs and being efficient stewards of all resources entrusted to it by the American people.

Quality

300

VistA Scheduling Enhancements

VSE

300
Indicated by providers on when they want a patient to return

Return To Clinic Order

300

Uses special cameras to take images of the lining inside the eye

Tele-Retinal Consult

300

Be truly Veteran-eccentric by identifying, fully considering, and appropriately advancing the interests of Veterans and other beneficiaries.

Advocacy

400

VA prizes curiosity and initiative, encourages creative contributions from all employees, seeks continuous improvement, and adapts to remain at the forefront in knowledge, proficiency, and capability to deliver the highest standard of care and services.

Innovative

400

Easy to use online messaging system available through My HealtheVet

Secure Messaging 

400

Used to remind veterans for future appointment needs

Recall Reminder System

400

Used to exchange medical information concerning skin conditions and tumors of the skin over a distance using audio, visual and data communication.

Tele-Derm Consult 

400

Treat all those I serve and with whom I work with dignity and respect. Show respect to earn it.

Respect

500

VA anticipates and adapts quickly to current challenges and new requirements by continuously assessing the environment in which it operates and devising solutions to better serve Veterans, other beneficiaries, and Service members.

Agile

500

Web-based software solution that provides an instant, up to date dashboard view of the status of all patient consults in a clinical environment

Consult Tracker

500

Provides a patient with relevant and actionable information and instructions containing the patient name, provider’s office contact information, date and location of visit, an updated medication list, updated vitals, reason(s) for visit, procedures and other instructions based on clinical discussions that took place during the office visit, (When It Works)

After Visit Summary 

500

Provides patients the highest quality of obstetrical and gynecological care

Women's Health Consult

500

Strive for the highest quality and continuous improvement. Be thoughtful and decisive in leadership, accountable for my actions, willing to admit mistakes, and rigorous in correcting them.

Excellence

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