Waste Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-WR-01
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure the waste room in the aged care facility is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, minimising infection risks and ensuring compliance with Australian health and safety regulations.
Scope of Work
- Remove all rubbish and waste materials from the room.
- Sanitise all surfaces, including floors, walls, and waste bins.
- Ensure all waste bins are lined with appropriate liners.
- Clean and sanitise waste bin lids and handles.
- Check for and remove any spills or stains on the floor.
- Ensure the room is free from odours.
- Inspect and clean any ventilation grilles.
- Ensure all cleaning equipment is stored correctly after use.
Method
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves and masks.
- Use a colour-coded cleaning system to prevent cross-contamination.
- Remove waste from bins and replace liners.
- Use a trolley to transport waste to the designated disposal area.
- Apply a hospital-grade disinfectant to all surfaces and allow the appropriate contact time.
- Wipe down surfaces with a clean cloth, ensuring all areas are covered.
- Mop the floor with a disinfectant solution, ensuring no residue is left.
- Check for any remaining odours and apply odour neutralisers if necessary.
- Inspect the room to ensure all cleaning tasks are completed to standard.
Equipment
- Colour-coded cleaning cloths and mops
- Hospital-grade disinfectant
- Odour neutraliser
- Waste trolley
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are visibly clean and sanitised, no odours present, waste bins are empty and lined, no spills or stains on the floor, ventilation grilles are dust-free. |
| Good | Surfaces are clean with minor imperfections, faint odours may be present, waste bins are empty but may have minor residue, minor spills or stains on the floor. |
| Pass | Surfaces are generally clean but with noticeable imperfections, odours are present but not overpowering, waste bins are empty but with visible residue, visible spills or stains on the floor. |
| Fail | Surfaces are visibly dirty, strong odours present, waste bins are full or not lined, significant spills or stains on the floor, dust present on ventilation grilles. |
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