The National Standards for Healthcare Cleanliness 2021 were released on 26th April. These standards apply to all healthcare environments and replace previous National Specifications for Cleanliness in the NHS and the Cleaning PAS standard. Depending on the type of services provided, organisations have up to 18 months to transfer over to the new standards. What […]
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We know that facilities management software is an investment, but one that can create many long-term gains. However, it’s all about finding the right application for your organisation. Asckey specialises in facilities management software. Here we share a simplified overview of each application within our fmfirst® product suite. Computer-Aided-Facilities-Management software (CAFM) We built our CAFM
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fmfirst® Estates comes with a built-in tasking module but the application itself can be too comprehensive for what some of our clients need. As a result of conversations with some of our NHS clients, Asckey has extended its fmfirst® product portfolio and developed a simplified task management system, fmfirst® Tasking. fmfirst® Tasking has been designed
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During the recent lockdowns, the developers at Asckey have been busy developing two new modules for our CAFM application, fmfirst® Estates; Risk Assessment and Permits to Work. Risk Assessment Our new Risk Assessment module has been developed in conjunction with Canty Compliance. It provides its licensed users with the ability to import appropriate Canty risk
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Data security is a given with most companies, in the sense that companies are legally bound by the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR. Believe it or not, these are two separate things. The Data Protection Act 2018 controls how organisations, businesses, or the government use personal information. The Act was updated to incorporate GDPR,
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Survey software is the way forward although paper-based surveys can still be found in many different organisations. Businesses face a seemingly endless need to prove that their processes and procedures are compliant with whatever standards their marketplace requires. Traditionally, this data collection is gathered through paper-based surveys with the results presented in Excel or PowerPoint.
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G-Cloud is a government initiative that started in 2012. G-Cloud aims to ease the procurement process by public sector organisations for Cloud computing services. G-Cloud, also known as the “Digital Marketplace”, consists of a series of framework agreements with suppliers. These frameworks help public sector organisations to buy services without needing to run a full tender or
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We are excited to announce that existing clients can now download our mobile applications directly from the Google Play Store. fmfirst® Cloud fmfirst® Cloud is the online platform used for accessing modules of Asckey’s facility management product suite. The platform hosts modules to support the delivery and management of cleaning audits and surveys. The fully
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In our blog, Facility Management Software – finding a CAFM solution that fits, we shared how important it is to find a CAFM solution that can grow with your business. However, it’s not just about growth. The solution has to help you to work smarter, not harder. In a world where everything is fast-paced and ever-changing,
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A recent article published on Workplace Insight raises how important hygiene requirements are going to be with employees returning to work. Facility managers will play a key role in preparing and maintaining buildings, ensuring they are safe to work in. The current situation with COVID-19 has also seen the facilities industry receive public recognition over
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