Recovery Ward
Code: ANCMF-AU-HF-RW-01
Healthcare Facility
daily
AS/NZS 4187:2014
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA CIMS-GB
NEN 2075:2011
Healthcare
Daily Cleaning
High Risk
ISO Compliant
Healthcare Standards
Objective
Ensure the Recovery Ward in the healthcare facility is cleaned to the highest standards, maintaining a safe and hygienic environment for patients and staff, in compliance with Australian health and safety regulations.
Scope of Work
- Dust all horizontal surfaces including beds, tables, and shelves.
- Sanitise all high-touch areas such as bed rails, light switches, and door handles.
- Vacuum all carpeted areas and mop hard floors with appropriate disinfectant.
- Empty and sanitise rubbish bins, replacing liners as needed.
- Clean and sanitise bathroom facilities, including toilets, sinks, and taps.
- Ensure all cleaning is performed using colour-coded cleaning systems to prevent cross-contamination.
Method
- Prepare cleaning trolley with all necessary supplies and equipment, 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 hospital-grade disinfectant, allowing appropriate contact time for efficacy.
- Vacuum carpets using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to reduce airborne particles.
- Mop hard floors with a neutral pH disinfectant, ensuring no residue is left.
- Clean bathroom facilities with appropriate disinfectants, ensuring all surfaces are thoroughly wiped and dried.
- Dispose of waste in accordance with healthcare facility protocols, ensuring bins are sanitised and liners replaced.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths (colour-coded)
- Hospital-grade disinfectants
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Mop and bucket (colour-coded)
- Cleaning trolley
- Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are visibly clean and free of dust and debris. High-touch areas are sanitised with no visible residue. Floors are spotless with no streaks or marks. No unpleasant odours present. Compliance with infection control guidelines is evident. |
| Good | Most surfaces are clean with minimal dust. High-touch areas are sanitised but may have slight residue. Floors are generally clean with minor streaks. No strong odours present. Infection control guidelines mostly followed. |
| Pass | Surfaces have some dust accumulation. High-touch areas are sanitised but with visible residue. Floors have noticeable streaks or marks. Mild odours may be present. Basic infection control guidelines followed. |
| Fail | Surfaces are dusty and visibly dirty. High-touch areas are not sanitised. Floors are dirty with significant streaks or marks. Strong unpleasant odours present. Infection control guidelines not followed. |
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