Telecommunications
Code: ANCMF-AU-HF-T-01
Healthcare Facility
daily
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare
Healthcare
Daily Cleaning
High Risk
ISO Compliant
Healthcare Standards
Objective
To ensure a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the telecommunications area of a healthcare facility, adhering to Australian cleaning standards and infection control guidelines.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces, including equipment, shelves, and ledges.
- Sanitise all high-touch surfaces such as doorknobs, light switches, and telecommunication devices.
- 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 as per healthcare standards.
- Clean and polish glass surfaces and partitions.
- Ensure all cleaning activities comply with infection control protocols.
Method
- Prepare the cleaning trolley with appropriate colour-coded cloths and mops.
- Begin by dusting all surfaces using a microfibre cloth to capture dust particles effectively.
- Sanitise high-touch areas with a hospital-grade disinfectant, ensuring contact time as per manufacturer's instructions.
- Vacuum carpets using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to minimise airborne particles.
- Mop hard floors with a neutral detergent, using a damp mop technique to prevent slip hazards.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise the bin interior and exterior.
- Inspect all areas for cleanliness and rectify any missed spots.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths (colour-coded)
- Hospital-grade disinfectant
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Colour-coded mop and bucket system
- Cleaning trolley
- Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are visibly clean and free of dust. High-touch areas are sanitised with no visible residue. Floors are spotless with no streaks or marks. No odours present. Rubbish bins are empty and sanitised. |
| Good | Minor dust on non-essential surfaces. High-touch areas are mostly sanitised with minimal residue. Floors have slight streaks. No strong odours. Rubbish bins are empty but not fully sanitised. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces. High-touch areas partially sanitised. Floors have visible marks. Mild odours present. Rubbish bins not fully emptied or sanitised. |
| Fail | Significant dust accumulation. High-touch areas not sanitised. Floors are dirty with visible debris. Strong odours present. Rubbish bins overflowing and unsanitised. |
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