Pre-Op Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-HF-PR-01
Healthcare Facility
daily
AS/NZS 4187:2014
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA CIMS-GB
NEN 2075:2011
Healthcare
Daily Cleaning
High Risk
ISO Compliant
Healthcare Standards
Objective
To ensure the Pre-Op Room in the healthcare facility is cleaned and sanitised to the highest standards, ensuring infection control and patient safety in compliance with Australian guidelines.
Scope of Work
- Dust all horizontal surfaces including benches, shelves, and equipment.
- Sanitise all high-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches, and bed rails.
- Vacuum and mop floors using a colour-coded cleaning system to prevent cross-contamination.
- Empty and sanitise rubbish bins, replacing liners as needed.
- Clean and sanitise sinks and taps, ensuring no water spots or residue remain.
- Ensure all cleaning is conducted in accordance with infection control protocols.
Method
- Prepare the cleaning trolley with appropriate colour-coded cloths and mops.
- Dust all surfaces using a microfibre cloth, starting from the highest point and working downwards.
- Sanitise high-touch areas with a hospital-grade disinfectant, allowing appropriate contact time.
- Vacuum the floor using a HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner to minimise airborne particles.
- Mop the floor with a damp mop, using a neutral detergent, and allow to air dry.
- Dispose of waste in accordance with facility waste management protocols.
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 Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are visibly clean and free from dust, stains, and marks. No odours present. High-touch areas are sanitised and documented. Floors are spotless with no residue. Waste is disposed of correctly, and bins are sanitised. |
| Good | Surfaces are mostly clean with minimal dust or marks. No strong odours. High-touch areas are sanitised. Floors are clean with slight residue in corners. Waste is disposed of, and bins are clean. |
| Pass | Surfaces have some dust or marks. Mild odours may be present. High-touch areas are mostly sanitised. Floors have visible residue. Waste is disposed of, but bins may have minor residue. |
| Fail | Surfaces are visibly dirty with dust and marks. Strong odours present. High-touch areas are not sanitised. Floors are dirty with significant residue. Waste is not disposed of correctly, and bins are 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