Shared Ward
Code: ANCMF-AU-HF-SW-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
To ensure a high standard of cleanliness and infection control in the shared ward of a healthcare facility, adhering to Australian cleaning standards and practices.
Scope of Work
- Dust all horizontal surfaces including bed frames, tables, and window sills.
- Sanitise all high-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches, and bed rails.
- Vacuum all carpeted areas and mop hard floors using a colour-coded system to prevent cross-contamination.
- Empty and sanitise rubbish bins, ensuring proper waste segregation.
- Clean and sanitise shared toilets and washbasins, ensuring taps and fixtures are free from watermarks and limescale.
- Ensure all cleaning activities comply with infection control guidelines as per Australian standards.
Method
- Prepare the cleaning trolley with appropriate colour-coded cloths and mops.
- Dust all surfaces using a microfibre cloth, starting from the highest point and working downwards.
- Sanitise high-touch areas using a hospital-grade disinfectant, ensuring contact time as per manufacturer's instructions.
- Vacuum carpets using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to minimise airborne dust particles.
- Mop hard floors with a damp mop, using a neutral detergent followed by a disinfectant solution.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise the bin interior and exterior.
- Clean toilets and washbasins with a disinfectant cleaner, ensuring all surfaces are wiped dry to prevent slip hazards.
Equipment
- Colour-coded microfibre cloths and mops
- Hospital-grade disinfectant
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Neutral detergent
- Cleaning trolley
- Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are visibly clean and free from dust, dirt, and smudges. High-touch areas are sanitised with no visible residue. Floors are spotless and dry. No unpleasant odours are present. Infection control measures are fully adhered to. |
| Good | Surfaces are mostly clean with minor dust or smudges. High-touch areas are sanitised with minimal residue. Floors are clean with slight dampness. No strong odours are present. Infection control measures are mostly adhered to. |
| Pass | Surfaces have some dust and smudges. High-touch areas are sanitised but with visible residue. Floors are clean but may have damp patches. Mild odours may be present. Infection control measures are partially adhered to. |
| Fail | Surfaces are visibly dirty with dust, dirt, or smudges. High-touch areas are not adequately sanitised. Floors are dirty or wet. Strong odours are present. Infection control measures are not adhered to. |
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