#Computerized maintenance management system access database software#
A typical CAFM system is defined as a combination of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and/or relational database software with specific abilities for Facilities Management (FM). CMMS and CAFM systems have begun to continue to merge into Integrated Work Order Management Systems (IWOMS).Ĭomputer-Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) includes the creation and utilization of Information Technology (IT)-based systems in the built environment. "Knowledge" about the medical department staff, and the specific patient(s) in the room, the room's contents (phones, TVs, beds–including their movement from room-to-room), and equipment connections (electrical, oxygen, communications, etc.) relate to CAFM activities. Ensuring that the Nurse Call System in the room is "properly inspected, maintained, and repaired" is a CMMS activity. Not to confuse a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) with a CAFM system, consider a patient room in a hospital. For example, CAFM systems can contain data that identifies departments and staff, identifies and tracks who has space access rights and security level, as well as leased space information including leasing, income, and tenant charge-back information.
This function is associated more as an administrative function and not a technical activity. CAFM software provides the facility manager with the administrative tools and the ability to track, manage, report, and plan facilities operations.