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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.