Australian National Cleaning Management Framework
Admissions
Code: ANCMF-AU-HF-A-01
Healthcare Facility
daily
AS/NZS 3733:1995 ISO 14001:2015 EN 13549:2001 ISSA CIMS-GB AS/NZS 4187:2014 Healthcare Daily Cleaning High Risk ISO Compliant Healthcare Standards
Objective

Ensure a high standard of cleanliness and infection control in the admissions area of a healthcare facility, adhering to Australian cleaning standards and practices.

Scope of Work
  • Dust all horizontal surfaces including desks, chairs, and counters.
  • Sanitise high-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches, and telephones.
  • Vacuum carpeted areas and mop hard floors using a colour-coded cleaning system.
  • Empty rubbish bins and replace liners.
  • Clean and sanitise waiting area furniture.
  • Ensure all cleaning activities comply with infection control guidelines.
Method
  1. Prepare cleaning trolley with appropriate colour-coded cloths and cleaning agents.
  2. Dust all surfaces using a microfibre cloth to minimise airborne particles.
  3. Sanitise high-touch surfaces with a hospital-grade disinfectant.
  4. Vacuum carpets using a HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner to reduce allergens.
  5. Mop floors with a neutral detergent and appropriate mop head.
  6. Dispose of rubbish in designated waste disposal areas.
  7. Conduct a final inspection to ensure all areas meet cleanliness standards.
Equipment
  • Microfibre cloths (colour-coded)
  • Hospital-grade disinfectant
  • HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner
  • Colour-coded mop and bucket
  • Cleaning trolley
  • Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
Performance LevelCriteria
ExcellentNo visible dust or dirt on any surfaces; all high-touch surfaces sanitised; floors spotless with no streaks; no rubbish present; fresh odour throughout.
GoodMinor dust on less than 5% of surfaces; high-touch surfaces mostly sanitised; floors clean with minimal streaks; rubbish bins emptied; pleasant odour.
PassVisible dust on 10% of surfaces; some high-touch surfaces missed; floors generally clean but with visible streaks; rubbish bins not overflowing; neutral odour.
FailVisible dust on more than 10% of surfaces; high-touch surfaces not sanitised; floors dirty or sticky; rubbish bins overflowing; unpleasant odour present.
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
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