Australian National Cleaning Management Framework
Central Sterile Supply
Code: ANCMF-AU-HF-CSS-01
Healthcare Facility
daily
AS/NZS 4187:2014 ISO 14001:2015 EN 13549:2001 ISSA CIMS-GB NEN 2075:2011 Healthcare Daily Cleaning High Risk ISO Compliant Healthcare Standards
Objective

To ensure the Central Sterile Supply area in the healthcare facility is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and infection control, adhering to Australian guidelines and standards.

Scope of Work
  • Dusting all surfaces including shelves, benches, and equipment.
  • Sanitising all work surfaces and equipment with hospital-grade disinfectant.
  • Mopping floors with a colour-coded system to prevent cross-contamination.
  • Emptying and sanitising rubbish bins.
  • Cleaning and sanitising sinks and taps.
  • Wiping down walls and high-touch areas.
  • Vacuuming any carpeted areas with HEPA-filtered equipment.
Method
  1. Prepare cleaning trolley with all necessary supplies, ensuring colour-coded cloths and mops are used.
  2. Dust all surfaces using a damp microfibre cloth to capture dust and prevent dispersal.
  3. Sanitise work surfaces and equipment using a hospital-grade disinfectant, ensuring contact time as per manufacturer's instructions.
  4. Mop floors using a two-bucket system to prevent cross-contamination, starting from the farthest corner and working towards the exit.
  5. Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise the bin interior and exterior.
  6. Clean sinks and taps with a non-abrasive cleaner, ensuring all soap scum and mineral deposits are removed.
  7. Wipe down walls and high-touch areas with disinfectant wipes, focusing on door handles, light switches, and equipment controls.
  8. Vacuum carpeted areas using a HEPA-filtered vacuum to ensure dust and allergens are effectively removed.
Equipment
  • Colour-coded microfibre cloths and mops
  • Hospital-grade disinfectant
  • Two-bucket mopping system
  • HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner
  • Non-abrasive cleaner for sinks and taps
  • Disinfectant wipes
  • Cleaning trolley
Quality Criteria
Performance LevelCriteria
ExcellentAll surfaces are visibly clean and free from dust, dirt, and stains. No odours present. Floors are spotless with no streaks. High-touch areas are sanitised and free from smudges. Rubbish bins are empty, clean, and odour-free.
GoodSurfaces are mostly clean with minor dust or smudges. Floors have minimal streaks. High-touch areas are mostly sanitised. Rubbish bins are empty and clean with slight odour.
PassSurfaces have some dust or smudges. Floors have visible streaks. High-touch areas are partially sanitised. Rubbish bins are empty but not fully clean.
FailSurfaces are visibly dirty with dust, dirt, or stains. Floors have significant streaks or dirt. High-touch areas are not sanitised. Rubbish bins are full or dirty with noticeable odour.
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
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