Australian National Cleaning Management Framework
Waste Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-HF-WR-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 waste room in the healthcare facility is cleaned and sanitised to the highest standards to prevent infection and maintain a safe environment.

Scope of Work
  • Remove all waste and replace rubbish bin liners.
  • Sanitise all surfaces, including floors, walls, and doors.
  • Clean and sanitise waste bins inside and out.
  • Ensure no visible waste or spills are present.
  • Check and clean any ventilation grilles.
  • Ensure the area is free from odours.
Method
  1. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves and masks.
  2. Use a colour-coded cleaning system to prevent cross-contamination.
  3. Remove waste and replace bin liners, ensuring bins are sanitised before new liners are placed.
  4. Use a mop and sanitising solution to clean the floor, ensuring all corners and edges are reached.
  5. Wipe down walls and doors with a disinfectant solution.
  6. Inspect and clean ventilation grilles to ensure they are free from dust and debris.
  7. Conduct a final inspection to ensure the room is free from odours and visible waste.
Equipment
  • Colour-coded cleaning cloths and mops
  • Sanitising solutions
  • Rubbish bin liners
  • PPE including gloves and masks
  • Cleaning trolley
  • Ventilation grille brush
Quality Criteria
Performance LevelCriteria
ExcellentNo visible waste, surfaces are spotless and sanitised, no odours, bins are clean and sanitised inside and out, ventilation grilles are dust-free.
GoodMinor dust or smudges on surfaces, no visible waste, bins are clean, slight odour present.
PassSome visible dust or smudges, bins are clean but not sanitised, noticeable odour present.
FailVisible waste or spills, surfaces are dirty, bins are not clean, strong odour present, ventilation grilles are clogged with dust.
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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