Telecommunications Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-TR-04
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
AS/NZS 3666:2011
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure the telecommunications room in the aged care facility is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, minimising the risk of infection and ensuring a safe environment for staff and equipment.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces, including equipment, shelves, and ledges.
- Sanitise high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and telecommunication equipment surfaces.
- Vacuum all carpeted areas and mats.
- Mop hard floors using a damp mop and appropriate cleaning solution.
- Empty rubbish bins and replace liners.
- Inspect and clean air vents and filters to ensure dust-free operation.
Method
- Prepare the cleaning trolley with all necessary equipment and colour-coded cloths.
- Dust all surfaces using a microfibre cloth, starting from the highest point and working downwards.
- Sanitise high-touch areas with a disinfectant solution, ensuring contact time as per manufacturer's instructions.
- Vacuum carpets and mats thoroughly, paying attention to edges and corners.
- Mop hard floors with a damp mop, using a neutral pH cleaner suitable for telecommunications environments.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and dispose of waste according to facility protocols.
- Check air vents and filters, clean with a vacuum or damp cloth as necessary.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths (colour-coded)
- Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter
- Damp mop and bucket
- Neutral pH floor cleaner
- Disinfectant solution
- Rubbish bin liners
- Cleaning trolley
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are visibly clean and free of dust. High-touch areas are sanitised and free of smudges. Floors are spotless with no debris. Air vents are clean and unobstructed. |
| Good | Minor dust on non-essential surfaces. High-touch areas are mostly clean. Floors have minimal debris. Air vents show slight dust accumulation. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces. High-touch areas show some smudges. Floors have visible debris. Air vents are dusty but functional. |
| Fail | Significant dust accumulation. High-touch areas are visibly dirty. Floors are dirty with debris. Air vents are clogged with dust. |
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