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Imagine arriving at your facility one morning to discover that a crucial piece of equipment, such as a lifting hoist, standing hoist, or weigh scale, has an “out of order” tag and isn’t functioning. The staff rushes to find a replacement, causing delays in resident care and throwing off the entire day’s schedule.

This scenario, unfortunately, is all too common in aged care facilities.

But what if there was a way to prevent such disruptions and ensure that every asset is always in perfect working order?

Centrim Life’s asset management software is designed to make these challenges a thing of the past.

By streamlining the process of tracking, maintaining, and managing assets, Centrim Life helps aged care facilities run smoothly, ensuring a safe and well-maintained environment for residents.

Effortless Asset Management for Aged Care Facilities

Maintenance management in aged care facilities can be a daunting task, with countless assets to monitor and maintain.

From medical equipment to facility infrastructure, ensuring everything is functioning properly is crucial for the safety and well-being of residents.

Centrim Life’s digital asset management software simplifies this process by providing a centralised platform where all maintenance tasks can be tracked, scheduled, and completed efficiently.

The software allows facility staff to raise, monitor, and resolve maintenance issues quickly. Whether it’s a routine check or an unexpected repair, Centrim Life ensures that no task is overlooked.

Also available as an app, the software’s user-friendly interface enables staff to log issues on the spot and keep track of progress in real-time, reducing the likelihood of delayed repairs or missed maintenance.

Keeping Track of What Matters Most

In addition to maintenance, managing the numerous assets within an aged care facility can be equally challenging.

Centrim Life’s aged care asset management offers a complete solution for monitoring all equipment within the facility, including both medical devices and personal items. It features options to separately track facility assets and residents’ belongings, making it simple to generate a report upon a resident’s discharge to identify what assets belong to them.

This ensures that nothing is lost or misused, giving families peace of mind that their loved one’s possessions are secure.

The digital asset management software allows for detailed asset tracking, including information on warranty periods, maintenance history, and usage patterns.

This level of detail not only helps in managing current assets but also aids in planning for future purchases and replacements, ensuring that resources are used efficiently and effectively.

Transparency and Communication: Keeping Everyone in the Loop

One of the standout features of Centrim Life’s aged care asset management solutions is its ability to foster clear and effective communication between staff, residents, and their families.

Families can easily report any maintenance issues through the app, whether it’s a malfunctioning air conditioning unit, a leaky faucet, or a broken piece of equipment.

The process is straightforward: they log the issue, provide any necessary details, and can even attach photos to ensure the problem is clearly understood.

Once the issue is reported, the aged care asset management app doesn’t leave families in the dark. It offers them the ability to track the status of the repair in real time, seeing when the issue has been acknowledged, when a technician has been assigned, and when the problem has been resolved.

This continuous flow of information helps to alleviate the anxiety that can come with waiting for an issue to be fixed, as families can see that action is being taken promptly.

Case Study of Asset Tracking in Action

At an aged care facility, managing residents’ personal belongings was a challenge, with items occasionally misplaced during room changes. Lost or misplaced items were also reported after residents left the facility or passed away.  

After implementing Centrim Life’s asset management software, the facility logged each item with descriptions and photos, making it easy to track possessions.

For example, a family brought in a valuable antique clock for their mother. The clock was logged in the system, ensuring it was properly tracked during a room change and returned to the family after the resident’s passing. 

Centrim Life’s asset tracking provided peace of mind to the family and streamlined the facility’s management process, ensuring that no item was overlooked.

Actionable Insights at Your Fingertips

Managing an aged care facility requires careful planning and resource allocation.

Centrim Life’s aged care asset management tools provide valuable insights into maintenance trends, costs, and asset efficiency, helping managers make informed decisions.

These reports can highlight areas where improvements are needed, such as frequently repaired equipment or underutilized assets, allowing for more strategic planning and budgeting.

By optimising resources this way, facilities can reduce waste, improve operational efficiency, and ultimately provide better care for residents.

The ability to analyse data and track performance over time also supports continuous improvement, ensuring that the facility remains at the forefront of aged care management.

Ensuring Compliance with Australian Aged Care Quality Standards

The Australian Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, among other government bodies, enforces strict regulations that aged care homes must comply with.

Centrim Life’s asset management software is designed to meet these standards by helping maintain a safe, clean, and well-maintained environment.

By providing automated reminders for preventive maintenance tasks and tracking all maintenance activities, Centrim Life ensures that facilities stay compliant with regulatory requirements.

This not only enhances the safety and quality of care for residents but also reduces the risk of non-compliance, which can lead to costly fines and reputational damage.

Final Thoughts

Centrim Life’s digital asset management software offers a smarter, more efficient approach to managing the complex needs of aged care facilities.

From streamlining maintenance tasks to providing comprehensive asset tracking and ensuring compliance with industry standards, the software is designed to meet the unique challenges of aged care management.

By choosing Centrim Life, facilities can improve their day-to-day operations and provide a safer, more comfortable environment for their residents.

With everything from critical equipment to carefully tracked and maintained personal belongings, families can rest easy knowing that their loved ones are in good hands.

Want to see Centrim Life asset management software in action? Schedule a demo today and learn how our software can revolutionise your aged care facility.