Examination Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-HF-ER-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 examination room in the healthcare facility is cleaned to the highest standards, maintaining a hygienic and safe environment for patients and staff, in compliance with Australian cleaning and infection control standards.
Scope of Work
- Dust all horizontal surfaces including shelves, ledges, and equipment.
- Sanitise all high-touch surfaces such as examination tables, chairs, and door handles.
- Empty and sanitise rubbish bins, replacing liners as needed.
- Vacuum and mop floors using a colour-coded cleaning system to prevent cross-contamination.
- Clean and sanitise sinks and taps.
- Ensure all cleaning activities comply with infection control guidelines.
Method
- Prepare the cleaning trolley with appropriate colour-coded cloths and mops.
- Dust all surfaces using a damp microfibre cloth to capture dust and allergens.
- Apply a hospital-grade disinfectant to all high-touch surfaces and allow appropriate contact time before wiping.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise the bin interior and exterior.
- Vacuum the floor using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to minimise airborne particles.
- Mop the floor with a neutral detergent, ensuring the mop is rinsed and changed regularly to prevent contamination.
- Clean and sanitise sinks and taps, ensuring no water spots or residue remain.
Equipment
- Colour-coded microfibre cloths and mops
- Hospital-grade disinfectant
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Cleaning trolley
- Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are visibly clean and free from dust, stains, and marks. High-touch surfaces are sanitised with no residue. Floors are spotless with no debris. No odours present. Compliance with infection control standards is evident. |
| Good | Surfaces are mostly clean with minor dust or marks. High-touch areas are sanitised but may have slight residue. Floors are clean with minimal debris. No strong odours present. Infection control standards are mostly met. |
| Pass | Surfaces have visible dust or marks. High-touch areas are sanitised but with visible residue. Floors have some debris. Mild odours may be present. Basic infection control standards are met. |
| Fail | Surfaces are visibly dirty with dust and marks. High-touch areas are not properly sanitised. Floors are dirty with significant debris. Strong odours are present. Infection control standards are not met. |
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