Australian National Cleaning Management Framework
Plant Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-HF-PR-06
Healthcare Facility
daily
AS/NZS 3733:1995 ISO 14001:2015 EN 13549:2001 ISSA Cleaning Standards AS/NZS 3666:2011 AS 1851:2012 Healthcare Daily Cleaning High Risk ISO Compliant Healthcare Standards
Objective

Ensure the plant room in the healthcare facility is maintained to the highest cleaning standards, ensuring safety, hygiene, and compliance with Australian healthcare and cleaning regulations.

Scope of Work
  • Dust all surfaces, including equipment and shelving, to prevent accumulation.
  • Sanitise high-touch areas such as door handles and light switches.
  • Vacuum and mop floors to remove debris and prevent slip hazards.
  • Empty rubbish bins and replace liners.
  • Wipe down and sanitise any exposed pipes and conduits.
  • Ensure all cleaning activities comply with infection control standards.
Method
  1. Prepare the cleaning trolley with colour-coded cloths and appropriate cleaning agents.
  2. Dust all surfaces using a damp microfibre cloth to capture dust particles.
  3. Sanitise high-touch areas using a hospital-grade disinfectant.
  4. Vacuum the floor using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to ensure air quality.
  5. Mop the floor with a neutral detergent solution, ensuring no residue is left.
  6. Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and ensure bins are sanitised.
  7. Conduct a final inspection to ensure all areas meet the required standards.
Equipment
  • Colour-coded microfibre cloths
  • Hospital-grade disinfectant
  • HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
  • Neutral detergent
  • Mop and bucket
  • Cleaning trolley
  • Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
Performance LevelCriteria
ExcellentAll surfaces are visibly clean with no dust or debris. High-touch areas are sanitised with no visible marks. Floors are spotless with no residue. Rubbish bins are empty and sanitised. No odours present.
GoodMinor dust on non-essential surfaces. High-touch areas are mostly clean. Floors have minimal residue. Rubbish bins are empty but not sanitised. No strong odours present.
PassNoticeable dust on surfaces. High-touch areas have some marks. Floors have visible residue. Rubbish bins are not emptied. Mild odours present.
FailSignificant dust accumulation. High-touch areas are visibly dirty. Floors are dirty with residue. Rubbish bins are full. Strong 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
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