Va directive 6550-2025

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The VA Directive 6550 establishes pre-procurement assessment requirements for medical devices and systems within the Department of Veterans Affairs. It outlines the responsibilities of various stakeholders, including Biomedical Engineering, Information Technology, and Information Security, in ensuring that medical devices are safely integrated into clinical environments. The directive emphasizes compliance with The Joint Commission standards and mandates thorough technical assessments to address risks associated with networked medical devices that store sensitive patient information. Major updates include clarifications on procurement processes, responsibilities, and the separation of pre-procurement assessments from implementation planning.

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Begin by filling out the 'Equipment Category' and 'Vendor' fields. These are essential for identifying the medical device/system being assessed.
Complete the 'Requesting Service' and 'Model' sections to specify which department is requesting the equipment and its model number.
In the 'Installation Location' field, provide details about where the device will be installed, including room and building information.
For server-based devices, indicate rack space and power requirements to ensure proper setup.
Fill in technical specifications such as operating system, database applications, and network requirements in the Medical Device/System Configuration section.
Ensure all data handling protocols are addressed, particularly regarding Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) storage and transmission security.
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