Card Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-CR-05
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
AS/NZS 4801:2001
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure the card room in the aged care facility is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, promoting a safe and pleasant environment for residents.
Scope of Work
- Dust all horizontal surfaces including tables, chairs, and shelves.
- Vacuum carpeted areas thoroughly.
- Mop hard floors with appropriate disinfectant solution.
- Sanitise all high-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches, and card tables.
- Empty rubbish bins and replace liners.
- Clean windows and glass surfaces to remove smudges and fingerprints.
- Ensure all cleaning activities comply with infection control guidelines.
Method
- Begin by dusting all horizontal surfaces using a microfibre cloth to capture dust and allergens.
- Vacuum carpeted areas using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to ensure dust and allergens are effectively removed.
- Mop hard floors with a disinfectant solution, ensuring the mop is regularly rinsed and the solution is changed as needed.
- Sanitise high-touch surfaces using a hospital-grade disinfectant, allowing sufficient contact time as per manufacturer's instructions.
- Empty rubbish bins, ensuring waste is disposed of according to facility protocols, and replace liners.
- Clean windows and glass surfaces using a glass cleaner and a lint-free cloth to ensure a streak-free finish.
- Conduct a final inspection to ensure all tasks are completed to the required standard.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Mop and bucket
- Hospital-grade disinfectant
- Glass cleaner
- Lint-free cloths
- Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are visibly clean and free of dust, stains, and smudges. No rubbish is present. Floors are spotless and dry. High-touch surfaces are sanitised with no residue. Windows are clear and streak-free. |
| Good | Minor dust or smudges on surfaces. Rubbish bins are empty. Floors are clean with minimal streaks. High-touch surfaces are mostly sanitised. Windows have minor streaks. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust or smudges on some surfaces. Rubbish bins are not overflowing. Floors are generally clean but may have visible streaks. High-touch surfaces are partially sanitised. Windows have visible streaks. |
| Fail | Significant dust, stains, or smudges on surfaces. Rubbish bins are overflowing. Floors are dirty or sticky. High-touch surfaces are not sanitised. Windows are dirty with significant streaks. |
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