Australian National Cleaning Management Framework
Emergency Assembly Area
Code: ANCMF-AU-HF-EAA-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 the Emergency Assembly Area in the healthcare facility is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, adhering to Australian cleaning and infection control standards.

Scope of Work
  • Dust all surfaces including benches, railings, and signage.
  • Sanitise all high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and handrails.
  • Vacuum and mop all flooring using appropriate disinfectant solutions.
  • Empty and sanitise rubbish bins, replacing liners as needed.
  • Inspect and clean any visible stains or spills immediately.
  • Ensure all cleaning activities comply with infection control guidelines.
Method
  1. Begin by donning appropriate PPE as per infection control guidelines.
  2. Use a colour-coded cleaning system to prevent cross-contamination.
  3. Dust all surfaces using microfibre cloths, starting from high to low areas.
  4. Sanitise high-touch areas with hospital-grade disinfectant.
  5. Vacuum floors using HEPA-filtered equipment to minimise airborne particles.
  6. Mop floors with a disinfectant solution, ensuring no residue is left.
  7. Dispose of rubbish in designated bins and replace liners.
  8. Conduct a final inspection to ensure all areas meet cleanliness standards.
Equipment
  • Microfibre cloths
  • Hospital-grade disinfectant
  • Colour-coded cleaning buckets and mops
  • HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner
  • Rubbish bin liners
  • PPE (gloves, masks, gowns)
Quality Criteria
Performance LevelCriteria
ExcellentAll surfaces are visibly clean with no dust or stains. High-touch areas are sanitised with no residue. Floors are spotless and dry. No odours present. Rubbish bins are empty and sanitised.
GoodMinor dust on non-essential surfaces. High-touch areas are mostly sanitised. Floors have minimal marks. No strong odours. Rubbish bins are empty but not sanitised.
PassVisible dust on surfaces. High-touch areas partially sanitised. Floors have visible marks. Mild odours present. Rubbish bins are not overflowing but not sanitised.
FailSignificant dust and stains on surfaces. High-touch areas not sanitised. Floors are dirty and wet. Strong odours present. Rubbish bins are overflowing and unsanitised.
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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