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ECRI-AIMS Standard Components

The base ECRI-AIMS components are available in two systems: Single and Multi-Facility.  These systems allow for small, medium and large hospital systems to purchase an ECRI-AIMS system with the tools needed to fulfil their requirements.  To add more flexibility to meet each site’s needs for a tailored system, ECRI-AIMS can be purchased in multi-user configurations supporting 5, 25, 40 or unlimited concurrent users.

  • ECRI-AIMS Single Facility provides all the necessary tools and options for a single hospital to manage their technology-based assets.  The full range of optional components can be added to ECRI-AIMS Single Facility.
  • ECRI-AIMS Multi-Facility combine the features in ECRI-AIMS Single Facility with the opportunity for up to five (5) facilities to share one common database with parent/child relationships.  (Additional facilities can be added if required.)  This common database provides system implementation with total standardisation and normalisation between facilities.  It includes system-wide reporting while maintaining separation of data.  As an alternative, an additional ECRI-AIMS Database Use License can be purchased; however, it does not facilitate corporate wide standardisation and normalisation of data for analysis across facilities.

ECRI-AIMS Base Components & Features

ECRI-AIMS is very rich in features and functions.  Following are just a few of the unique items designed to make your job as a manager or technician easier and more efficient.

  • Equipment Information
    Equipment Information provides you with relevant information to manage equipment maintenance.  The list is long.  Examples are: equipment history, risk/inclusion, warranty information, manufacturer and model specific details, life cycle costing, contract detail, and pre-assigned maintenance personnel.
  • Preventive Maintenance Scheduling
    Preventive Maintenance (PM’s) can be scheduled per piece of equipment or globally by equipment type and/or model.  PM’s can be based on defined periods or hours of operation (metered), can be turned on/off seasonally, or have floating or fixed due dates.   Also, required parts and materials can be listed on the PM.
  • Information Services File
    Easily manage IT-related information and devices associated with an equipment Tag. Enter an equipment Tag and add IT-related information. Then, add IT devices that are associated with the Tag and relevant device information.
  • Work Orders
    Work Orders track all work requests from PM to repairs.  There are many reports showing open work orders, delinquent work orders – by area, individually or other perspectives.
  • Labour Productivity
    Labour Productivity analyses work order and non-work order activities providing efficiency and productivity per employee.  Reports include employee productive and non-productive time, work accountability and efficiency, estimated vs. actual job hours, and forecasts of PM workloads.
  • Customer Service
    Customer Service provides the option to automatically send email confirmations of work requests and completions to the individual entered as the Requester on Work Orders.  Included also is a link to a Customer Service Survey that is connected to your ECRI-AIMS system.
  • Data Managers
    Data Managers are “internal managers” that ensure all data entry is standardised to your specifications.  This creates the data integrity essential to obtaining complete and credible reporting.
  • Security
    Security allows you to create a simple or complex Security System.  Access can be controlled by facility, component, file, toolbar function, and even some data fields – with a configuration set to each user logon.
  • ECRI-AIMS Reports
    ECRI-AIMS Reports turn data into information that helps you respond to daily issues and provides the big picture to help make timely decisions.  Reports can be arranged easily through a variety of filters, sorts, sub-sorts and date parameters.  Additionally, Reports can be created three ways:  Detailed for analytical purposes, Summary for management overview, and VIP for an executive summary.
  • Data Export
    Custom data exports, into formats such as MS Excel, csv or xml, can easily be created giving the ability to view your data in other applications. Macros make the regular running of these exports even easier.

If you would like to organise a demonstration of ECRI-AIMS then complete the ECRI-AIMS Demonstration Registration Form and we will contact you regarding a demonstration and access to the ECRI-AIMS Online Trial system. You may also find the resources below of use or feel free to contact us directly, either by email , or by calling us on +44(0)1707 831 003.

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