Australian National Cleaning Management Framework
Water Treatment
Code: ANCMF-AU-HF-WT-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

Ensure the water treatment area in the healthcare facility is cleaned to the highest standards to prevent contamination and maintain a safe environment for staff and patients.

Scope of Work
  • Dust all surfaces, including equipment and shelving.
  • Sanitise all high-touch surfaces, including taps, handles, and control panels.
  • Mop floors with a disinfectant solution.
  • Empty and sanitise rubbish bins.
  • Clean and sanitise sinks and surrounding areas.
  • Ensure all cleaning is performed using a colour-coded system to prevent cross-contamination.
Method
  1. Prepare the cleaning trolley with all necessary supplies, ensuring colour-coded cloths and mops are used.
  2. Dust all surfaces using a damp microfibre cloth to capture dust and prevent dispersal.
  3. Sanitise high-touch surfaces with an approved disinfectant, allowing appropriate contact time for effectiveness.
  4. Mop the floor using a two-bucket system to ensure clean water is used throughout the process.
  5. Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise the bin interior and exterior.
  6. Clean sinks with a non-abrasive cleaner, ensuring all residue is removed, and sanitise taps and surrounding surfaces.
Equipment
  • Colour-coded microfibre cloths and mops
  • Approved disinfectant solutions
  • Two-bucket mopping system
  • Cleaning trolley
  • Rubbish bin liners
  • Non-abrasive cleaning agents
Quality Criteria
Performance LevelCriteria
ExcellentAll surfaces are visibly clean with no dust or residue. High-touch areas are sanitised with no streaks or marks. Floors are spotless with no water marks. No odours present. Rubbish bins are clean and sanitised.
GoodSurfaces are mostly clean with minimal dust. High-touch areas are sanitised with minor streaks. Floors are clean with slight water marks. No strong odours present. Rubbish bins are clean with minor marks.
PassSurfaces have some dust. High-touch areas are sanitised but with visible streaks. Floors have visible water marks. Mild odours present. Rubbish bins are mostly clean.
FailSurfaces are dusty. High-touch areas are not properly sanitised. Floors are dirty with water marks. Strong odours present. Rubbish bins are dirty 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
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