• OIT Launches Pre-Entry Screening Tool

     July 10, 2020

    OIT Launches Pre-Entry Screening Tool

    From concept-to-launch OIT deploys new COVID-19 digital pre-entry screening tool to VA medical facilities in just 12 days.

  • New Tool Helps VA Track and Analyze COVID-19 Data on the Ground

     June 19, 2020

    New Tool Helps VA Track and Analyze COVID-19 Data on the Ground

    VA’s new National Surveillance Tool, built by OIT, is the single authoritative source for COVID-19 data across the VA system.

  • OIT Gets Big Thanks

     June 19, 2020

    OIT Gets Big Thanks

    After OIT successfully ramped up IT systems to accommodate thousands of personnel working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic, workers at a regional VBA office shared their appreciation.

  • VA Rapidly Deploys Innovative Mobile ICUs

     June 12, 2020

    VA Rapidly Deploys Innovative Mobile ICUs

    In just two and a half days, emergency management staff from VHA and OIT turned an empty parking lot into a fully equipped and functioning ICU.

  • An Innovative Solution to Support Expanded Telehealth Capability

     June 11, 2020

    An Innovative Solution to Support Expanded Telehealth Capability

    OIT supports and expands VA’s telehealth capabilities, giving Veterans high-quality care while helping flatten the curve.

  • OIT Releases New Coronavirus Chatbot

     June 11, 2020

    OIT Releases New Coronavirus Chatbot

    In response to COVID-19, OIT develops an interactive digital tool to better serve Veterans’ increased need for information and services.

  • Customer Satisfaction Scores Continue to Rise During Pandemic

     May 29, 2020

    Customer Satisfaction Scores Continue to Rise During Pandemic

    Results from April Customer Satisfaction Survey show improvements in IT service across the board

  • VHA and OIT Partnership Delivers Consult Toolbox Enhancement in Less Than 10 Days

     May 26, 2020

    VHA and OIT Partnership Delivers Consult Toolbox Enhancement in Less Than 10 Days

    OIT and VHA collaborate to deploy enhancements to Consult Toolbox amidst COVID-19

  • Opening the Floodgates: VA Surges Remote Capabilities and Doubles Network Capacity

     May 8, 2020

    Opening the Floodgates: VA Surges Remote Capabilities and Doubles Network Capacity

    VA’s doubled network capacity enables essential remote access and telehealth capabilities to VHA staff in record numbers.

  • New Garland VA Facility Ready for COVID-19 Veteran Patients

     April 21, 2020

    New Garland VA Facility Ready for COVID-19 Veteran Patients

    VA fast-tracked retrofitting Garland VA Medical Center, a 140-bed capacity shuttered hospital, in a matter of weeks to treat COVID-19 Veteran patients.

  • OIT Specialists Deliver Seamless Support to Home-bound VBA Staff Who Process Record Numbers of Veteran Claims During Pandemic

     April 21, 2020

    OIT Specialists Deliver Seamless Support to Home-bound VBA Staff Who Process Record Numbers of Veteran Claims During Pandemic

    When VA pivoted to emergency footing in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic, OIT Specialists supporting VBA went above and beyond to ensure that Veterans’ claims processing carried on without interruption.

  • VA Partners with HHS to Hire Highly Qualified Candidates

     April 3, 2020

    VA Partners with HHS to Hire Highly Qualified Candidates

    Federal shared certificate program allows agencies to source talented candidates from shared registers, ensuring faster hiring and mitigating staffing challenges.