Outdoor Clinic
Code: ANCMF-AU-GB-OC-01
Government Building
daily
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
To ensure the outdoor clinic area of the government building is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, adhering to Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
Scope of Work
- Sanitising all high-touch surfaces including benches, handrails, and door handles.
- Cleaning and disinfecting outdoor seating areas.
- Emptying and sanitising rubbish bins.
- Sweeping and mopping all hard floor surfaces.
- Dusting and wiping down all external surfaces and fixtures.
- Cleaning and sanitising public toilets, ensuring all fixtures are free from stains and odours.
- Ensuring 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 all necessary supplies, ensuring colour-coded cleaning cloths and mops are used to prevent cross-contamination.
- Begin by emptying rubbish bins and replacing liners, ensuring bins are sanitised.
- Sweep all hard surfaces to remove debris, followed by mopping with a disinfectant solution.
- Sanitise all high-touch surfaces using a hospital-grade disinfectant.
- Clean and disinfect outdoor seating and tables, ensuring all surfaces are free from dirt and stains.
- Dust and wipe down all external surfaces, including signage and fixtures.
- Clean and sanitise public toilets, ensuring all surfaces are disinfected and free from stains and odours.
- Conduct a final inspection to ensure all areas meet the quality criteria.
Equipment
- Cleaning trolley with colour-coded cleaning cloths and mops.
- Hospital-grade disinfectant.
- Dustpan and broom.
- Microfibre cloths.
- Rubbish bin liners.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves and masks.
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are visibly clean and free from dust, dirt, and stains. No odours present. High-touch surfaces are sanitised and dry. Rubbish bins are empty and sanitised. Toilets are spotless and odour-free. |
| Good | Surfaces are mostly clean with minor dust or dirt in less accessible areas. No strong odours. High-touch surfaces are sanitised. Rubbish bins are empty. Toilets are clean with no visible stains. |
| Pass | Surfaces are generally clean but may have some dust or dirt. Mild odours may be present. High-touch surfaces are mostly sanitised. Rubbish bins are not overflowing. Toilets are generally clean but may have minor stains. |
| Fail | Surfaces are visibly dirty or dusty. Strong odours present. High-touch surfaces are not sanitised. Rubbish bins are overflowing. Toilets are dirty with visible stains and odours. |
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