Chapel
Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-C-02
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA CIMS:2015
NEN 2075:2011
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure the chapel in the aged care facility is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, providing a safe and serene environment for residents and visitors.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces including pews, altar, and lecterns.
- Vacuum carpets and rugs thoroughly.
- Mop hard floors with a disinfectant solution.
- Sanitize high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and railings.
- Clean and polish all glass surfaces, including windows and mirrors.
- Empty and sanitize waste bins.
- Ensure all cleaning activities are conducted with minimal disruption to the facility's operations.
Method
- Begin by dusting all surfaces using microfiber cloths to capture dust effectively.
- Vacuum carpets and rugs using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to ensure dust and allergens are minimized.
- Mop hard floors with a neutral pH disinfectant, ensuring all areas are covered and excess water is removed to prevent slips.
- Use a disinfectant spray on high-touch areas, allowing appropriate contact time for effective sanitization.
- Clean glass surfaces with a non-streak glass cleaner, using a squeegee for large areas.
- Empty waste bins, replace liners, and sanitize the bin surfaces.
- Conduct a final inspection to ensure all tasks are completed to standard.
Equipment
- Microfiber cloths
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Mop and bucket with neutral pH disinfectant
- Disinfectant spray
- Non-streak glass cleaner
- Squeegee
- Waste bin liners
Quality Criteria
| Excellent | All surfaces visibly clean, no dust, stains, or debris. Pleasant appearance with no odors. All cleaning tasks completed to highest standard. |
| Good | Most surfaces clean with minimal dust or minor marks. Generally tidy appearance. All major cleaning tasks completed satisfactorily. |
| Pass | Basic cleaning completed, surfaces generally clean but may have some minor dust or marks. Acceptable standard for routine operations. |
| Fail | Visible dirt, stains, or debris present. Unacceptable odors or untidy appearance. Cleaning tasks incomplete or inadequate. Requires immediate re-cleaning. |
Documentation
- Cleaning Checklist: Digital or paper checklist to verify completion of all cleaning tasks
- Incident Reports: Documentation of any cleaning-related incidents, spills, or issues encountered
- Maintenance Records: Record any maintenance needs identified during cleaning (for reporting to maintenance team)
- Photos: Before and after photos as requested to document cleaning completion and quality