Cleaning Standard

Code: ANCMF-AU-HF-NS-01

Healthcare Facility

daily

AS/NZS 4187:2014 ISO 14001:2015 EN 13549:2001 ISSA CIMS-GB AS/NZS 4801:2001 Healthcare Daily Cleaning High Risk ISO Compliant Healthcare Standards

Ensure the highest level of cleanliness and infection control at the Nurses Station in accordance with Australian healthcare cleaning standards.

Dust all horizontal surfaces including desks, counters, and shelves.
Sanitise all high-touch surfaces such as phones, keyboards, and door handles.
Empty and sanitise rubbish bins.
Clean and sanitise sinks and taps.
Spot clean walls and partitions.
Vacuum carpeted areas and mop hard floors.
Ensure all cleaning is performed using colour-coded cleaning systems to prevent cross-contamination.

Prepare the cleaning trolley with appropriate colour-coded cloths and cleaning agents.
Dust all surfaces using a microfibre cloth, starting from the highest point and working downwards.
Sanitise high-touch surfaces using a hospital-grade disinfectant.
Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise the bin interior and exterior.
Clean sinks and taps with a non-abrasive cleaner, ensuring all surfaces are free from stains and watermarks.
Spot clean walls and partitions with a suitable cleaner to remove any marks or stains.
Vacuum carpeted areas thoroughly and mop hard floors using a neutral detergent.
Ensure all equipment is cleaned and stored correctly after use.

Performance Level	Criteria
Excellent	All surfaces are visibly clean and free from dust, stains, and marks. No odours present. High-touch surfaces are sanitised and dry. Floors are spotless and dry. Rubbish bins are empty and sanitised.
Good	Minor dust or marks on less than 5% of surfaces. No odours present. High-touch surfaces are sanitised. Floors are clean with minimal streaks. Rubbish bins are empty.
Pass	Noticeable dust or marks on less than 10% of surfaces. No strong odours. High-touch surfaces are mostly sanitised. Floors are clean but may have streaks. Rubbish bins are not overflowing.
Fail	Visible dust or marks on more than 10% of surfaces. Presence of odours. High-touch surfaces are not sanitised. Floors are dirty or wet. Rubbish bins are overflowing or not sanitised.

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