Nursing Office
Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-NO-01
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA CIMS-GB
NEN 2075:2011
Office Environment
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure a clean, hygienic, and safe environment in the nursing office of an aged care facility.
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces including desks, shelves, and equipment.
- Sanitize high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and telephones.
- Vacuum carpeted areas and rugs.
- Mop hard floor surfaces with appropriate disinfectant.
- Empty waste bins and replace liners.
- Clean and sanitize office chairs and other seating.
- Wipe down windowsills and ledges.
- Ensure all cleaning activities are documented and logged.
Method
- Begin by dusting all surfaces using a microfiber cloth to capture dust particles.
- Apply a disinfectant solution to high-touch areas and allow it to dwell for the recommended time before wiping clean.
- Use a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter to vacuum all carpeted areas thoroughly.
- Mop hard floors using a two-bucket system to prevent cross-contamination, ensuring the use of a suitable disinfectant.
- Empty waste bins, replace liners, and sanitize the bin exterior.
- Use a fabric-safe cleaner to sanitize office chairs and seating, focusing on armrests and backrests.
- Wipe windowsills and ledges with a damp cloth to remove dust and debris.
- Record all completed tasks in the cleaning log for accountability and compliance.
Equipment
- Microfiber cloths
- Disinfectant solutions
- Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter
- Mop and bucket with wringer
- Waste bin liners
- Fabric-safe cleaner
- Cleaning logbook
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