Operating Theatre
Code: ANCMF-AU-HF-OT-01
Healthcare Facility
daily
AS/NZS 4187:2014
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA CIMS-GB
NEN 2075:2011
Healthcare
Critical Care
Daily Cleaning
High Risk
ISO Compliant
Healthcare Standards
Objective
To ensure the highest level of cleanliness and infection control in the operating theatre, adhering to Australian healthcare cleaning standards.
Scope of Work
- Dusting of all horizontal surfaces including ledges, sills, and equipment surfaces.
- Sanitising of all high-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches, and taps.
- Mopping of floors with a disinfectant solution.
- Cleaning and sanitising of surgical tables and equipment.
- Emptying and sanitising of rubbish bins.
- Spot cleaning of walls and doors to remove any marks or stains.
- Ensuring all cleaning is performed using a colour-coded cleaning system to prevent cross-contamination.
Method
- Prepare the cleaning trolley with all necessary equipment and cleaning agents, ensuring colour-coded cloths and mops are used.
- Dust all horizontal surfaces using a damp microfibre cloth to capture dust and prevent dispersal.
- Sanitise high-touch surfaces with an approved hospital-grade disinfectant, allowing appropriate contact time.
- Mop floors using a two-bucket system to ensure clean and dirty water are kept separate, using a disinfectant solution.
- Clean and sanitise surgical tables and equipment with a disinfectant wipe, ensuring no residue is left.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise the bin interior and exterior.
- Spot clean walls and doors with a suitable cleaning agent to remove any visible marks.
- Conduct a final inspection to ensure all areas meet the required cleanliness standards.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths (colour-coded)
- Hospital-grade disinfectant
- Two-bucket mopping system
- Disinfectant wipes
- Cleaning trolley
- Rubbish bin liners
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | No visible dust or dirt on any surfaces; all high-touch surfaces sanitised with no residue; floors are spotless and dry; no odours present; all rubbish bins are empty and sanitised; all equipment is clean and ready for use. |
| Good | Minor dust on non-critical surfaces; high-touch surfaces sanitised with minimal residue; floors are clean with slight dampness; no strong odours; rubbish bins are empty but not fully sanitised; equipment is mostly clean. |
| Pass | Visible dust on some surfaces; high-touch surfaces sanitised but with visible residue; floors are clean but damp; mild odours present; rubbish bins are emptied but not sanitised; equipment has minor visible dirt. |
| Fail | Visible dust and dirt on multiple surfaces; high-touch surfaces not sanitised; floors are dirty or wet; strong odours present; rubbish bins are full or not sanitised; equipment is visibly dirty. |
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