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7. Using Center/Service Document Register

For: Center/Service Directors, Admins, and Compliance Officers

What is Center/Service Document Register?

Your central hub for monitoring all documents related to services - your centers, locations, and facilities.

Track documents like:

  • Building Compliance Certificates

  • Insurance Policies

  • Lease Agreements

  • Safety Inspection Reports

  • Food Safety Certificates (for the center)


How To Access

  1. Click Documents in the top menu

  2. Select Center/Service* Document Register

It automatically uses the label you’ve chosen to customise. For example, if your 1Place account refers to locations as “School”, it will display “School Document Register.” Similarly, if your locations are labelled “Franchisees,” it will appear as “Franchisee Document Register.” In this example, we’ll use “Service.”



People Vs Service Documents

People Document Register

  • Belongs to individuals

  • First Aid, Qualifications, WWC Checks

  • Tracks who has what

Service Document Register

  • Belongs to service/locations

  • Building permits, insurance, inspections

  • Tracks what facilities have

Same functionality, different subject matter.


How It Works

Works exactly like People Document Register (see Article 5):

  • Filter and search documents

  • Customize columns

  • Monitor expiry statuses (green, amber, red)

  • Track completion statuses

  • Download attachments

  • Access links

  • Save custom views


Common Use Cases

✔ Use Case 1: Building Compliance

Track regulatory certificates:

• Fire Safety Certificate

• Building Warrant of Fitness

• Health & Safety Inspections

• Electrical Safety Certificates

Set tracking enabled for placeholders.

✔ Use Case 2: Insurance and Legal

Manage critical business documents:

• Public Liability Insurance

• Property Insurance

• Lease Agreements

• Business Licenses

Set expiry warnings at 90+ days (annual renewals).

✔ Use Case 3: Operational Certificates

Center-specific requirements:

• Food Safety Certificate (kitchen)

• Pool Safety Certificate

• Playground Safety Inspection

• Security System Certificate

Set warnings based on renewal timeframes.

✔ Use Case 4: Policies and Procedures

Living documents needing regular review:

• Center Policies

• Emergency Procedures

• Local Authority Agreements

May or may not have expiry dates.


Filtering Service Documents

By Service (Multi-service management):

  1. Select Service name

  2. See documents for that location only

By Document Type (All service):

  1. Select Document Type (e.g., "Building Compliance")

  2. See which services are current vs expired

By Expiry Status (Prioritize renewals):

  1. Set to: Expiring

  2. See what needs attention soon

By Completion Status (What's missing):

  1. Set to: Incomplete

  2. Identify missing required documents


Creating Service Documents

Currently, go to the service profile:

  1. Navigate to Services section

  2. Click View/Edit next to the service name.

  3. Go to Documents tab

  4. Click + Document or the blue text under the Name column to submit documents.

  5. Fill in details and save

Note: Creating directly from register coming in future update.


Real-world Scenarios

Example 1: Insurance Renewal Season

All policies renew in December.

  1. Filter: Document Type = Insurance

  2. Check expiry dates

  3. Set reminders for broker meetings

  4. Upload new policies when they arrive

  5. Update expiry dates

Example 2: Pre-Audit Check

Regulatory audit next month.

  1. Filter: Center = [Your Center]

  2. Review all compliance documents

  3. Check for expiring or expired

  4. Prioritize renewals before audit

  5. Prepare physical copies if needed

Example 3: New Center Opening

Track all setup documents.

  1. Admin creates document types with tracking

  2. Placeholders appear for new center/service

  3. See incomplete documents

  4. Upload as you obtain each document

  5. Monitor progress to full compliance

Example 4: Multi-Center Compliance

Oversee 5 centers, need overall view.

  1. View all centers (don't filter)

  2. Sort by expiry status

  3. Identify which centers need attention

  4. Prioritize by urgency and regulatory requirements


Tips For Service Document Management

✔ Set Calendar Reminders:

  • Service renewals less frequent than people documents

  • Add reminders 3-6 months before expiry

  • Don't rely solely on system notifications

✔ Know Your Renewal Processes:

  • Inspections: Book early

  • Board approvals: Allow time

  • Paperwork: Can be quick

  • Set expiry warnings accordingly

✔ Keep Digital Copies:

  • Quick access for regulatory authorities

  • No searching filing cabinets during audits

✔ Track Multiple Versions:

  • System may keep history

  • Shows continuous compliance over time

✔ Delegate Responsibility:

  • Assign someone to monitor each document type

  • Clear ownership prevents gaps

  • Use notifications to alert the right person


Key Differences From People Documents

Service

People

Frequency

Often annual or longer

1-3 years, varies by person

Responsibility

Center management or admin

Staff often upload their own

Impact of Expiry

Can result in center closure or penalties

Affects individual's ability to work

Volume

Fewer documents per center

Multiplied by staff numbers

Service documents often need MORE advance notice (90-120 days) because stakes are higher and processes take longer.


Monitoring From Dashboard

Homepage shows service document summaries:

  • Service documents expiring

  • Service documents incomplete

Click counts to open filtered Service Document Register.


Troubleshooting

"Not sure which documents our center needs"

→ Check with regional manager or regulatory authority

"Document expired but can't renew yet (awaiting inspection)"

→ Communicate to admin/management; note scheduled date

"Waiting on third parties for documents"

→ Create placeholder with estimated expiry; update when received

"Multiple centers - how to stay on top?"

→ Use saved views per center; check one per day

"Building owner manages some documents"

→ Still track in 1Place via links or expiry dates only


Pilot Testing Feedback

We'd love your thoughts on:

  • Is the distinction between People and Service documents clear?

  • Are you tracking the right service document types?

  • Do expiry warnings give enough lead time?

  • Easy to see compliance across multiple centers?

  • What service document types would be most useful?

  • Does the register give you confidence in compliance status?


Next Steps

  • Understand document statuses in detail (Article 8)

  • Review upcoming features (Article 9)

  • Learn about People Document Register if you haven't (Article 6)


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