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VA Technical Reference Model v 24.11

Catamaran Point of Use (POU) Inventory System
Catamaran Point of Use (POU) Inventory System Technology

General Information

Technologies must be operated and maintained in accordance with Federal and Department security and privacy policies and guidelines. More information on the proper use of the TRM can be found on the TRM Proper Use Tab/Section.

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Description: The Catamaran Point Of Use (POU) Inventory System is an inventory management system that communicates with different types of automated inventory hardware at healthcare facilities. This application utilizes Active Directory for user access to hardware. It mploys screen capture technology that interfaces with Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA). This technology retrieves inventory information to provide item lists and reports.

Data collected by this software is stored using Microsoft Structured Query Language (SQL) Server.

There is no active website for this entry, thus the vendor website is provided in its place.
Technology/Standard Usage Requirements: Users must ensure their use of this technology/standard is consistent with VA policies and standards, including, but not limited to, VA Handbooks 6102 and 6500; VA Directives 6004, 6513, and 6517; and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards, including Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). Users must ensure sensitive data is properly protected in compliance with all VA regulations. Prior to use of this technology, users should check with their supervisor, Information Security Officer (ISO), Facility Chief Information Officer (CIO), or local Office of Information and Technology (OI&T) representative to ensure that all actions are consistent with current VA policies and procedures prior to implementation.
Section 508 Information: This technology has not been assessed by the Section 508 Office. The Implementer of this technology has the responsibility to ensure the version deployed is 508-compliant. Section 508 compliance may be reviewed by the Section 508 Office and appropriate remedial action required if necessary. For additional information or assistance regarding Section 508, please contact the Section 508 Office at Section508@va.gov.
Decision: View Decisions

Decision Source: TRM Mgmt Group
Decision Process: One-VA TRM v23.1
Decision Date: 01/11/2023 at 18:22:30 UTC
Aliases: Catamaran
Introduced By: TRM Request
Vendor Name: Shipcom Wireless, Inc
- The information contained on this page is accurate as of the Decision Date (01/11/2023 at 18:22:30 UTC).