Podiatry Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-PR-02
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA CIMS-GB
NEN 2075:2011
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure a clean, hygienic, and safe environment in the podiatry room of an aged care facility.
Scope of Work
- Dust all horizontal surfaces including countertops, shelves, and equipment.
- Sanitize all high-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches, and treatment chairs.
- Vacuum all carpeted areas and rugs.
- Mop all hard floor surfaces with a disinfectant solution.
- Wipe down all podiatry equipment with approved disinfectant wipes.
- Empty and sanitize waste bins.
- Clean and sanitize sinks and faucets.
- Ensure all cleaning supplies are stored properly after use.
Method
- Begin by dusting all horizontal surfaces using a microfiber cloth to capture dust effectively.
- Apply a disinfectant solution to all high-touch surfaces and allow the appropriate contact time before wiping clean.
- Use a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter to vacuum all carpeted areas and rugs thoroughly.
- Mop hard floors using a two-bucket system to prevent cross-contamination, ensuring the use of a disinfectant solution.
- Wipe down all podiatry equipment with disinfectant wipes, ensuring all surfaces are covered.
- Empty waste bins, replace liners, and sanitize the interior and exterior of the bins.
- Clean sinks and faucets using a non-abrasive cleaner and disinfectant.
- Store all cleaning supplies in designated storage areas, ensuring they are labeled and sealed properly.
Equipment
- Microfiber cloths
- Disinfectant solution
- Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter
- Mop and bucket (two-bucket system)
- Disinfectant wipes
- Non-abrasive cleaner
- 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