Ambulance Bay
Code: ANCMF-AU-HF-AB-01
Healthcare Facility
daily
AS/NZS 4187:2014
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA CIMS-GB
AS/NZS 4801:2001
Healthcare
Daily Cleaning
High Risk
ISO Compliant
Healthcare Standards
Objective
Ensure the ambulance bay is cleaned to the highest standards to maintain a safe and hygienic environment, minimising infection risks and ensuring compliance with Australian healthcare cleaning standards.
Scope of Work
- Remove all rubbish and dispose of it in designated rubbish bins.
- Sanitise all high-touch surfaces including door handles, light switches, and railings.
- Clean and mop the floor with a disinfectant solution.
- Wipe down walls and surfaces to remove any visible dirt or stains.
- Ensure all cleaning is performed using a colour-coded cleaning system to prevent cross-contamination.
- Check and refill hand sanitiser dispensers as needed.
- Ensure all cleaning supplies and equipment are stored safely and securely after use.
Method
- Begin by donning appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves and masks.
- Collect all rubbish and dispose of it in the designated bins.
- Use a colour-coded cloth to wipe down all high-touch surfaces with a hospital-grade disinfectant.
- Prepare a mop bucket with a disinfectant solution and mop the entire floor area, ensuring to reach all corners.
- Use a separate colour-coded cloth to clean walls and other surfaces, ensuring no cross-contamination occurs.
- Check hand sanitiser dispensers and refill as necessary.
- Inspect the area to ensure all tasks have been completed to the required standard.
- Store all cleaning equipment and supplies in the designated storage area.
Equipment
- Colour-coded cleaning cloths
- Hospital-grade disinfectant
- Mop and bucket
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Rubbish bags
- Hand sanitiser refills
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | No visible dirt or stains; all surfaces sanitised; no odours; hand sanitiser dispensers full; no rubbish present; compliance with infection control standards. |
| Good | Minor visible dirt; all high-touch surfaces sanitised; faint odours; hand sanitiser dispensers mostly full; minimal rubbish present. |
| Pass | Some visible dirt; most high-touch surfaces sanitised; noticeable odours; hand sanitiser dispensers partially full; some rubbish present. |
| Fail | Visible dirt and stains; high-touch surfaces not sanitised; strong odours; hand sanitiser dispensers empty; rubbish overflowing; non-compliance with infection control standards. |
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