Palliative Care Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-PCR-01
AS/NZS 3733:1995
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA Cleaning Standards
Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare
Daily Cleaning
Standard Risk
ISO Compliant
Objective
Ensure the palliative care room in the aged care facility is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, adhering to Australian cleaning standards and infection control guidelines.
Scope of Work
- Dust all horizontal surfaces including furniture, window sills, and ledges.
- Sanitise all high-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches, and bed rails.
- Vacuum carpeted areas and mop hard floors using a colour-coded system to prevent cross-contamination.
- Empty rubbish bins and replace liners, ensuring waste is disposed of according to facility protocols.
- Clean and sanitise the ensuite toilet and bathroom facilities, including taps, basins, and shower areas.
- Ensure all cleaning activities comply with infection control standards as per Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare.
Method
- Prepare the cleaning trolley with appropriate colour-coded cloths and mops.
- Begin by dusting all surfaces using a microfibre cloth to capture dust and allergens.
- Sanitise high-touch areas with a hospital-grade disinfectant, ensuring contact time as per product instructions.
- Vacuum carpets using a HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner to minimise airborne particles.
- Mop hard floors with a neutral detergent, followed by a disinfectant solution.
- Clean the ensuite bathroom, starting with the least contaminated areas (e.g., taps) and finishing with the toilet.
- Dispose of waste in accordance with facility waste management protocols.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths (colour-coded)
- Hospital-grade disinfectant
- HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner
- Colour-coded mops and buckets
- Cleaning trolley
- Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are visibly clean and free from dust, stains, and marks. No odours present. High-touch areas are sanitised with no residue. Floors are spotless and dry. Waste bins are empty and clean. |
| Good | Surfaces are mostly clean with minimal dust or marks. No strong odours. High-touch areas are sanitised with minimal residue. Floors are clean with slight dampness. Waste bins are emptied but may have minor residue. |
| Pass | Surfaces have some dust or marks. Mild odours may be present. High-touch areas are sanitised but with visible residue. Floors are clean but damp. Waste bins are emptied but not cleaned. |
| Fail | Surfaces are visibly dusty or stained. Strong odours present. High-touch areas are not sanitised. Floors are dirty or wet. Waste bins are full or dirty. |
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