Australian National Cleaning Management Framework

Isolation Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-IR-01
Aged Care Facility
daily
AS/NZS 3733:1995 ISO 14001:2015 EN 13549:2001 ISSA Cleaning Standards AS/NZS 4187:2014 Daily Cleaning Standard Risk ISO Compliant
Objective

Ensure the highest level of cleanliness and infection control in the isolation room of an aged care facility, adhering to Australian cleaning standards and practices.

Scope of Work
  • Dusting of all horizontal and vertical surfaces.
  • Sanitising of high-touch areas including door handles, light switches, and bed rails.
  • Cleaning and sanitising of bathroom facilities including toilet, sink, and shower.
  • Vacuuming and mopping of floors using a colour-coded system.
  • Emptying and sanitising of rubbish bins.
  • Cleaning of windows and mirrors.
  • Replacement of consumables such as toilet paper and soap.
Method
  1. Prepare cleaning trolley with appropriate colour-coded cloths and mops.
  2. Don personal protective equipment (PPE) as per infection control guidelines.
  3. Dust all surfaces using a damp microfibre cloth.
  4. Sanitise high-touch areas with an approved disinfectant.
  5. Clean bathroom facilities using designated bathroom cleaning products.
  6. Vacuum carpeted areas and mop hard floors with a neutral detergent.
  7. Empty rubbish bins and replace liners, then sanitise the bin.
  8. Clean windows and mirrors with a glass cleaner.
  9. Check and restock consumables.
  10. Dispose of PPE and wash hands thoroughly.
Equipment
  • Colour-coded microfibre cloths and mops.
  • Approved disinfectants and cleaning agents.
  • Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter.
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Cleaning trolley.
  • Rubbish bin liners.
Quality Criteria
Performance LevelCriteria
ExcellentNo visible dust or debris; all surfaces sanitised; no streaks on glass; no odours; consumables fully stocked.
GoodMinor dust in non-critical areas; surfaces mostly sanitised; minor streaks on glass; no strong odours; consumables mostly stocked.
PassVisible dust in some areas; surfaces sanitised but with some missed spots; noticeable streaks on glass; mild odours; consumables low.
FailSignificant dust and debris; surfaces not sanitised; heavy streaks on glass; strong odours; consumables not stocked.
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