Nursing Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-TH-NR-01
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
AS/NZS 4801:2001
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
To ensure the nursing room within the transportation hub is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, providing a safe and welcoming environment for users.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces including benches, shelves, and equipment.
- Sanitise all high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and taps.
- Clean and sanitise changing tables and nursing chairs.
- Empty and sanitise rubbish bins.
- Vacuum and mop floors using a colour-coded cleaning system.
- Ensure all dispensers (soap, sanitiser) are refilled and clean.
- Check and clean air vents and ensure they are free from dust and debris.
- Inspect and clean any mirrors or glass surfaces.
Method
- Begin by dusting all surfaces using a microfibre cloth to capture dust effectively.
- Apply a hospital-grade disinfectant to all high-touch areas and allow appropriate dwell time before wiping clean.
- Use a sanitising solution on changing tables and nursing chairs, ensuring all surfaces are thoroughly cleaned.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise the bin interior and exterior.
- Vacuum the floor using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner, then mop with a neutral pH floor cleaner using a colour-coded mop.
- Refill soap and sanitiser dispensers, ensuring no residue is left on the dispensers.
- Wipe air vents with a damp cloth to remove dust and debris.
- Clean mirrors and glass surfaces with a glass cleaner, ensuring no streaks remain.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths
- Hospital-grade disinfectant
- Sanitising solution
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Colour-coded mop and bucket
- Neutral pH floor cleaner
- Glass cleaner
- Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are visibly clean and free from dust. No streaks on glass surfaces. High-touch areas are sanitised with no residue. Floors are spotless and dry. Air vents are dust-free. Rubbish bins are empty and sanitised. |
| Good | Minor dust on less accessible surfaces. Glass surfaces have minimal streaks. High-touch areas are mostly sanitised. Floors have minor spots. Air vents have minimal dust. Rubbish bins are empty but not fully sanitised. |
| Pass | Noticeable dust on surfaces. Glass surfaces have visible streaks. High-touch areas are partially sanitised. Floors have visible spots. Air vents have visible dust. Rubbish bins are not fully emptied or sanitised. |
| Fail | Surfaces are dusty. Glass surfaces are streaked. High-touch areas are not sanitised. Floors are dirty or wet. Air vents are clogged with dust. Rubbish bins are full or 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