Isolation Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-HF-IR-02
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 isolation room in the healthcare facility is cleaned to the highest standards to prevent infection and maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
Scope of Work
- Dust all horizontal surfaces including window sills, ledges, and furniture.
- Sanitise all high-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches, and bed rails.
- Clean and disinfect the floor using a mop and appropriate disinfectant.
- Empty and sanitise rubbish bins, replacing liners as needed.
- Clean and sanitise the bathroom facilities, including the toilet, sink, and taps.
- Ensure all cleaning is performed using a colour-coded cleaning system to prevent cross-contamination.
Method
- Prepare the cleaning trolley with all necessary equipment and supplies, ensuring colour-coded cloths and mops are used.
- Dust all surfaces using a damp microfibre cloth to capture dust particles.
- Sanitise high-touch areas with a hospital-grade disinfectant, allowing appropriate contact time for effectiveness.
- Mop the floor using a two-bucket system to ensure clean and dirty water are kept separate.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise the bin interior and exterior.
- Clean bathroom facilities with appropriate disinfectants, ensuring all surfaces are thoroughly wiped and dried.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths (colour-coded)
- Hospital-grade disinfectant
- Mop and bucket (colour-coded)
- Cleaning trolley
- Rubbish bin liners
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are visibly clean and free from dust, dirt, and smudges. No odours present. High-touch areas are sanitised and dry. Floors are spotless with no streaks. Rubbish bins are empty and sanitised. |
| Good | Most surfaces are clean with minimal dust or smudges. No strong odours. High-touch areas are sanitised. Floors are clean with minor streaks. Rubbish bins are empty. |
| Pass | Surfaces are generally clean but may have some dust or smudges. Mild odours may be present. High-touch areas are mostly sanitised. Floors are generally clean. Rubbish bins are emptied but not sanitised. |
| Fail | Surfaces are visibly dirty or dusty. Strong odours present. High-touch areas are not sanitised. Floors are dirty or streaked. Rubbish bins are full or not sanitised. |
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