Walking Aid Store
Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-WAS-01
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
Storage Area
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure the Walking Aid Store in the Aged Care Facility is maintained in a clean and hygienic condition to prevent contamination and ensure safety for residents and staff.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces, including shelves and storage units.
- Sanitize all high-touch areas such as door handles and light switches.
- Vacuum the floor to remove dust and debris.
- Mop the floor with a disinfectant solution.
- Wipe down all walking aids with an appropriate disinfectant.
- Empty and sanitize waste bins.
Method
- Begin by dusting all surfaces using a microfiber cloth to capture dust particles.
- Sanitize high-touch areas with a hospital-grade disinfectant spray and allow to air dry.
- Use a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter to vacuum the floor thoroughly.
- Mop the floor using a mop and bucket with a disinfectant solution, ensuring all areas are covered.
- Wipe down each walking aid with disinfectant wipes, ensuring all parts are cleaned.
- Empty waste bins, replace liners, and sanitize the interior and exterior of the bins.
Equipment
- Microfiber cloths
- Hospital-grade disinfectant spray
- Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter
- Mop and bucket
- Disinfectant wipes
- 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