Dialysis Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-HF-DR-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
To ensure the dialysis room is maintained at the highest level of cleanliness and hygiene, minimising infection risks and ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff.
Scope of Work
- Dust all horizontal surfaces including equipment, benches, and window sills.
- Sanitise all high-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches, and dialysis chairs.
- Clean and mop floors using a colour-coded system to prevent cross-contamination.
- Empty and sanitise rubbish bins, ensuring proper waste segregation.
- Wipe down and sanitise all medical equipment surfaces.
- Ensure all cleaning is conducted in accordance with infection control guidelines.
Method
- Prepare the cleaning trolley with all necessary supplies, ensuring colour-coded cloths and mops are used.
- Dust all surfaces using a damp microfibre cloth to capture dust and prevent dispersal.
- Sanitise high-touch areas with an approved disinfectant, allowing appropriate contact time.
- Use a mop with a disinfectant solution to clean the floors, starting from the farthest corner and moving towards the exit.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise the bin surfaces.
- Wipe down all medical equipment with a disinfectant wipe, ensuring no residue is left.
Equipment
- Colour-coded microfibre cloths and mops
- Approved disinfectant solutions
- Cleaning trolley
- Rubbish bin liners
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are visibly clean with no dust or smudges; high-touch areas are sanitised with no residue; floors are spotless and dry; no odours present; bins are empty and sanitised. |
| Good | Minor dust on non-critical surfaces; high-touch areas are mostly sanitised; floors are clean with minimal streaks; bins are empty but not sanitised. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces; some high-touch areas missed; floors are clean but wet; bins are emptied but not sanitised. |
| Fail | Visible dust and dirt on surfaces; high-touch areas not sanitised; floors are dirty or sticky; bins are full or overflowing. |
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