Hallway
Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-H-01
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
NEN 2075:2011
ISSA CIMS-GB
Circulation Area
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure the hallway in the aged care facility is clean, sanitized, and safe for residents, staff, and visitors, maintaining a high standard of hygiene and appearance.
Scope of Work
- Dust all horizontal surfaces including ledges, handrails, and furniture.
- Vacuum all carpeted areas to remove dust and debris.
- Mop all hard floor surfaces using a disinfectant solution.
- Wipe down walls and doors to remove marks and fingerprints.
- Sanitize high-touch areas such as light switches and door handles.
- Empty and sanitize waste bins, replacing liners as needed.
Method
- Begin by dusting all horizontal surfaces using a microfiber cloth to capture dust effectively.
- Vacuum carpeted areas with a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to ensure dust and allergens are removed.
- Prepare a disinfectant solution according to manufacturer instructions and mop all hard floor surfaces, ensuring no excess water is left behind.
- Use a damp microfiber cloth to wipe down walls and doors, focusing on removing visible marks.
- Apply a disinfectant spray to high-touch areas and wipe with a clean cloth.
- Remove waste bin liners, sanitize the interior and exterior of bins, and replace with new liners.
Equipment
- Microfiber cloths
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Mop and bucket with wringer
- Disinfectant solution
- Spray bottle for disinfectant
- Waste bin liners
Quality Criteria
| Excellent | All surfaces visibly clean, no dust, stains, or debris. Pleasant appearance with no odors. All cleaning tasks completed to highest standard. |
| Good | Most surfaces clean with minimal dust or minor marks. Generally tidy appearance. All major cleaning tasks completed satisfactorily. |
| Pass | Basic cleaning completed, surfaces generally clean but may have some minor dust or marks. Acceptable standard for routine operations. |
| Fail | Visible dirt, stains, or debris present. Unacceptable odors or untidy appearance. Cleaning tasks incomplete or inadequate. Requires immediate re-cleaning. |
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