Nurses Station
Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-NS-01
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure a clean, hygienic, and safe environment in the Nurses Station of an Aged Care Facility.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces including desks, shelves, and equipment.
- Sanitize all high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and telephones.
- Vacuum carpeted areas and rugs.
- Mop hard floors with a disinfectant solution.
- Wipe down and disinfect computer keyboards and screens.
- Empty and sanitize waste bins.
- Clean and sanitize sinks and countertops.
- Ensure all cleaning supplies are restocked and stored properly.
Method
- Begin by dusting all surfaces using a microfiber cloth to capture dust particles.
- Apply a disinfectant to high-touch areas and allow it to dwell for the recommended time before wiping clean.
- Vacuum carpets using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to reduce allergens.
- Mop floors with a disinfectant solution, ensuring no residue is left behind.
- Use screen-safe wipes for electronic equipment to prevent damage.
- Empty waste bins, replace liners, and sanitize the bin surfaces.
- Clean sinks and countertops with a non-abrasive cleaner and disinfectant.
- Check and restock cleaning supplies, ensuring all are stored in a designated area.
Equipment
- Microfiber cloths
- Disinfectant spray
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Mop and bucket
- Screen-safe wipes
- Trash bags
- Non-abrasive cleaner
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