Pharmacy
Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-P-04
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
AS/NZS 4187:2014
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure the pharmacy within the aged care facility is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, adhering to Australian health and safety regulations.
Scope of Work
- Dusting of all surfaces including shelves, counters, and equipment.
- Sanitising of all high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and taps.
- Vacuuming and mopping of all floors using a colour-coded system to prevent cross-contamination.
- Cleaning and sanitising of sinks and dispensary areas.
- Emptying and sanitising of rubbish bins.
- Ensuring all cleaning products are stored safely and in compliance with safety data sheets.
Method
- Begin by dusting all surfaces with a microfibre cloth, ensuring no dust is left on shelves or equipment.
- Sanitise high-touch areas using an approved disinfectant, ensuring contact time as per manufacturer's instructions.
- Vacuum the floor using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to capture fine particles.
- Mop the floor with a neutral detergent, using a colour-coded mop to prevent cross-contamination.
- Clean and sanitise sinks and dispensary areas with a hospital-grade disinfectant.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise the bin interior and exterior.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Colour-coded mops and buckets
- Hospital-grade disinfectant
- Neutral detergent
- Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are visibly clean with no dust or smudges. High-touch areas are sanitised with no residue. Floors are spotless with no debris. No odours present. Compliance with infection control standards is evident. |
| Good | Minor dust or smudges on surfaces. High-touch areas mostly sanitised. Floors have minimal debris. No strong odours. Infection control standards mostly met. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust or smudges on surfaces. Some high-touch areas missed. Floors have visible debris. Mild odours present. Infection control standards partially met. |
| Fail | Significant dust or smudges on surfaces. High-touch areas not sanitised. Floors are dirty with debris. Strong odours present. Infection control standards not met. |
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