Australian National Cleaning Management Framework

MRI Suite
Code: ANCMF-AU-HF-MS-01
Healthcare Facility
daily
AS/NZS 4187:2014 ISO 14644-1:2015 EN 13549:2001 ISSA CIMS-GB NEN 2075:2011 Healthcare Daily Cleaning High Risk ISO Compliant Healthcare Standards
Objective

Ensure the MRI Suite 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
  • Dust all horizontal and vertical surfaces, including equipment, ledges, and furniture.
  • Sanitise all high-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches, and control panels.
  • Vacuum all carpeted areas and mop hard floors using appropriate disinfectant solutions.
  • Empty and sanitise rubbish bins, replacing liners as needed.
  • Clean and sanitise any sinks and taps.
  • Ensure all cleaning is conducted using a colour-coded system to prevent cross-contamination.
Method
  1. Prepare the cleaning trolley with all necessary supplies, ensuring colour-coded cloths and mops are used.
  2. Dust all surfaces using a microfibre cloth, starting from the highest point and working downwards.
  3. Sanitise high-touch areas with a hospital-grade disinfectant, allowing appropriate contact time.
  4. Vacuum carpets using a HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner to minimise airborne particles.
  5. Mop hard floors with a disinfectant solution, ensuring no pooling of liquids.
  6. Dispose of rubbish in designated bins and replace liners, ensuring bins are sanitised.
  7. Conduct a final inspection to ensure all areas meet the required cleanliness standards.
Equipment
  • Microfibre cloths (colour-coded)
  • Hospital-grade disinfectant
  • HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner
  • Mop and bucket (colour-coded)
  • Cleaning trolley
  • Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
Performance LevelCriteria
ExcellentAll surfaces are visibly clean with no dust or smudges; high-touch areas are sanitised with no residue; floors are spotless with no streaks or marks; bins are empty and sanitised; no unpleasant odours present.
GoodSurfaces are mostly clean with minimal dust; high-touch areas are sanitised with slight residue; floors are clean with minor streaks; bins are empty but not sanitised; faint odours may be present.
PassSurfaces have visible dust; high-touch areas are not fully sanitised; floors have visible marks; bins are not emptied; noticeable odours present.
FailSurfaces are dusty and dirty; high-touch areas are unsanitised; floors are dirty with significant marks; bins are overflowing; strong unpleasant odours present.
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