Preventative maintenance involves scheduled servicing to reduce the likelihood of failure, while reactive maintenance is the repair of assets after a breakdown occurs. A balanced approach reduces disruption, manages risk and stabilises long term costs.
MDFM focuses on balancing preventative and reactive maintenance to reduce disruption, manage risk and stabilise long‑term costs. A well managed preventative maintenance strategy allows providers to reduce emergency call-out fees, extend asset lifespans, and ensure critical systems like HVAC and nurse calls remain operational for resident safety.