Treatment Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-HF-TR-02
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
Ensure the treatment room in the healthcare facility is cleaned to the highest standards, maintaining a hygienic and safe environment for patients and staff, in compliance with Australian cleaning and infection control standards.
Scope of Work
- Dust all horizontal surfaces including shelves, ledges, and equipment.
- Sanitise all high-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches, and treatment tables.
- Vacuum and mop floors using a colour-coded cleaning system to prevent cross-contamination.
- Empty rubbish bins and replace liners, ensuring waste is disposed of according to healthcare regulations.
- Clean and sanitise sinks and taps, ensuring no water spots or residue remain.
- Check and restock hand sanitiser dispensers and soap dispensers.
- Ensure all cleaning is conducted using appropriate PPE to comply with infection control guidelines.
Method
- Prepare the cleaning trolley with all necessary supplies, ensuring colour-coded cloths and mops are used.
- Dust all surfaces from high to low to prevent recontamination.
- Sanitise high-touch areas using a hospital-grade disinfectant.
- Vacuum the floor using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to capture fine particles.
- Mop the floor with a damp mop, using a neutral detergent, and ensure the floor is dry before leaving the area.
- Dispose of waste in accordance with healthcare waste management protocols.
- Conduct a final inspection to ensure all areas meet the quality criteria.
Equipment
- Colour-coded cleaning cloths and mops
- Hospital-grade disinfectant
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Cleaning trolley
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are visibly clean and free from dust, dirt, and smudges. No odours present. Floors are spotless and dry. High-touch areas are sanitised and free from residue. Waste bins are empty and clean. |
| Good | Minor dust or smudges on non-critical surfaces. No odours present. Floors are clean with minimal streaks. High-touch areas are sanitised. Waste bins are empty but may have minor residue. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust or smudges on some surfaces. No strong odours. Floors are generally clean but may have visible streaks. High-touch areas are mostly sanitised. Waste bins are emptied but not cleaned. |
| Fail | Visible dust, dirt, or smudges on multiple surfaces. Unpleasant odours present. Floors are dirty or wet. High-touch areas are not sanitised. Waste bins are full or overflowing. |
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