Australian National Cleaning Management Framework
Main Corridor
Code: ANCMF-AU-HF-MC-01
Healthcare Facility
daily
AS/NZS 3733:1995 ISO 14001:2015 EN 13549:2001 ISSA Cleaning Standards AS/NZS 4187:2014 Healthcare Circulation Area Daily Cleaning High Risk ISO Compliant Healthcare Standards
Objective

To maintain a high standard of cleanliness and infection control in the main corridor of a healthcare facility, ensuring compliance with Australian health and safety regulations.

Scope of Work
  • Dust all horizontal surfaces including ledges, skirting boards, and fixtures.
  • Sanitise high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and handrails.
  • Vacuum carpeted areas and spot clean stains.
  • Mop hard floors using a colour-coded system to prevent cross-contamination.
  • Empty and sanitise rubbish bins, replacing liners as needed.
  • Clean and polish glass surfaces and mirrors.
  • Ensure all cleaning activities adhere to infection control protocols.
Method
  1. Prepare cleaning trolley with appropriate colour-coded cloths and mops.
  2. Dust surfaces using a microfibre cloth, starting from the highest point and working downwards.
  3. Sanitise high-touch areas with a hospital-grade disinfectant.
  4. Vacuum carpets using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to minimise airborne particles.
  5. Mop hard floors with a neutral pH cleaner, ensuring no residue is left.
  6. Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise bin surfaces.
  7. Clean glass surfaces with a streak-free glass cleaner.
  8. Conduct a final inspection to ensure all tasks are completed to standard.
Equipment
  • Microfibre cloths (colour-coded)
  • Hospital-grade disinfectant
  • HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
  • Neutral pH floor cleaner
  • Mop and bucket (colour-coded)
  • Rubbish bin liners
  • Glass cleaner
Quality Criteria
Performance LevelCriteria
ExcellentAll surfaces are visibly clean and free of dust, dirt, and smudges. High-touch areas are sanitised and free of any residue. Floors are spotless with no visible marks or stains. No rubbish or odours present. Compliance with infection control protocols is evident.
GoodMost surfaces are clean with minimal dust or smudges. High-touch areas are sanitised but may have slight residue. Floors are clean with minor marks. Rubbish bins are emptied, and no strong odours are present. Infection control protocols are mostly followed.
PassSurfaces have some dust or smudges. High-touch areas are sanitised but with visible residue. Floors have noticeable marks or stains. Rubbish bins are emptied but may have slight odours. Infection control protocols are followed but not consistently.
FailSurfaces are visibly dusty or dirty. High-touch areas are not sanitised. Floors have significant marks or stains. Rubbish bins are full or have strong odours. Infection control protocols are not followed.
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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