Shared Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-SR-02
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
NEN 2075:2011
ISSA CIMS-GB:2015
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure a clean, safe, and hygienic environment in shared rooms of aged care facilities to promote health and well-being of residents.
Scope of Work
- Dust all horizontal surfaces including furniture, windowsills, and ledges.
- Vacuum all carpeted areas and rugs.
- Mop all hard floor surfaces using appropriate disinfectant solutions.
- Sanitize high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and handrails.
- Clean and disinfect shared bathroom facilities, including sinks, toilets, and showers.
- Empty and sanitize waste bins, replacing liners as needed.
- Wipe down and disinfect shared equipment and furniture.
- Ensure all cleaning activities comply with infection control protocols.
Method
- Begin by dusting all surfaces from top to bottom to prevent resettling of dust.
- Vacuum carpets and rugs thoroughly, paying special attention to corners and under furniture.
- Mop hard floors using a two-bucket system to avoid cross-contamination.
- Use a disinfectant spray on high-touch areas and allow appropriate contact time before wiping.
- Clean bathroom fixtures with a non-abrasive cleaner, followed by a disinfectant.
- Remove waste, sanitize bins, and replace liners to maintain cleanliness.
- Wipe and disinfect shared furniture and equipment, ensuring no residue is left.
- Follow all infection control guidelines to minimize risk of contamination.
Equipment
- Microfiber cloths
- Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter
- Mop and bucket with wringer
- Disinfectant sprays and solutions
- Non-abrasive bathroom cleaner
- Trash bags and liners
- Protective gloves and masks
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