Memory Care Unit
Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-MCU-01
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
AS/NZS 4187:2014
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
To ensure the Memory Care Unit in the Aged Care Facility is cleaned to the highest standards, maintaining a safe, hygienic, and pleasant environment for residents, staff, and visitors, in compliance with Australian cleaning and health standards.
Scope of Work
- Dusting of all surfaces, including furniture, ledges, and fixtures.
- Vacuuming of carpets and rugs.
- Mopping of hard floors with appropriate disinfectant.
- Sanitising of high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and handrails.
- Cleaning and sanitising of toilets and washbasins.
- Emptying and sanitising rubbish bins.
- Spot cleaning of walls and doors.
- Ensuring all cleaning activities comply with infection control guidelines.
Method
- Prepare cleaning trolley with colour-coded cleaning cloths and appropriate cleaning agents.
- Begin with dusting high surfaces, working downwards to avoid re-contamination.
- Vacuum carpets and rugs thoroughly, paying attention to corners and edges.
- Mop hard floors using a two-bucket system to prevent cross-contamination.
- Sanitise high-touch areas using a disinfectant spray and microfibre cloth.
- Clean toilets and washbasins with a toilet brush and sanitising cleaner, ensuring all surfaces are wiped dry.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise bin surfaces.
- Conduct a final inspection to ensure all areas meet quality standards.
Equipment
- Colour-coded microfibre cloths
- Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter
- Mop and bucket with wringer
- Disinfectant and cleaning agents
- Toilet brush
- Cleaning trolley
- Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are visibly clean and free of dust, dirt, and marks. Floors are spotless with no streaks. High-touch areas are sanitised and free of smudges. No unpleasant odours present. Rubbish bins are empty and sanitised. |
| Good | Surfaces are mostly clean with minor dust or marks. Floors are clean with minimal streaks. High-touch areas are sanitised with few smudges. No strong odours present. Rubbish bins are empty but may have minor residue. |
| Pass | Surfaces have some dust or marks. Floors have visible streaks. High-touch areas are sanitised but have noticeable smudges. Mild odours may be present. Rubbish bins are empty but not sanitised. |
| Fail | Surfaces are visibly dusty or dirty. Floors have significant streaks or dirt. High-touch areas are not sanitised. Strong odours are present. Rubbish bins are full or unsanitised. |
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