Welch Allyn Connectivity Server - Programmers guide - Manual (Page 12)

8 System overview Welch Allyn Connectivity Server
Data storage at the Acuity System
The Acuity System stores data for a period determined by the Full Disclosure license
configuration.
Storage during Acuity connection to WACS
Storage after Acuity disconnects from WACS or patient monitor
Table 2. Acuity System data storage configurations and Acuity System data export to WACS
Acuity System data storage configuration WACS capability for data receipt a
a. Data is available for a period up to the Acuity Full Disclosure capability, but unsolicited push interfaces
are usually configured to a shorter period to avoid swamping the CIS/HIS.
Zero hours Continuous
24 hours Query for most recent 24 hours
96 hours Query for most recent 96 hours
Table 3. Examples of Acuity System data export after disconnection
WACS HL7 message
configuration 2-hour disconnect period Behavior upon reconnection
Unsolicited observation (push)
from WACS to CIS
15-minute intervals Patient monitor disconnected from Acuity
System
Or
Acuity System disconnected from WACS
server
Acuity System sends 8 sets of vital-
sign observations, covering the last
two hours