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VA Technical Reference Model v 24.7

Actical Software
Actical Software Technology

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Description: Actical Software is a physical activity monitoring system that collects physical activity and energy expenditure data from the Actical Activity Monitoring Device, and coverts movement (activity counts) into energy units (calories). Additionally, this technology enables users to customize data reports and analyze Active Energy Expenditure (AEE) occurring over time.

Please note that there is no specific product page for this technology and thus the vendor webpage is used in its place.

The Actical products were discontinued in 2020, and reached end of life in 2023.

This technology does not utilize a database.

Data is stored in a proprietary (.awc or .awcf) file depending on the device type and collection mode. The data is intended to be stored locally on the client`s hard drive or network locations in these formats. These formats are not encrypted and can contain patient demographics.
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 v24.1
Decision Date: 01/08/2024 at 02:39:46 UTC
Introduced By: TRM Request
Vendor Name: Philips
- The information contained on this page is accurate as of the Decision Date (01/08/2024 at 02:39:46 UTC).