Australian National Cleaning Management Framework

Resuscitation Bay
Code: ANCMF-AU-HF-RB-02
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
Objective

To ensure the Resuscitation Bay in the healthcare facility is cleaned and sanitised to the highest standards, minimising infection risks and maintaining a safe and hygienic environment for patients and staff.

Scope of Work
  • Dust all horizontal surfaces including equipment and fixtures.
  • Sanitise all high-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches, and medical equipment.
  • Clean and mop floors using appropriate disinfectant solutions.
  • Empty and sanitise rubbish bins, replacing liners as needed.
  • Ensure all cleaning is performed using a colour-coded system to prevent cross-contamination.
  • Check and refill hand sanitiser dispensers and soap dispensers.
  • Inspect and clean any visible stains or spills immediately.
Method
  1. Prepare the cleaning trolley with all necessary supplies, ensuring colour-coded cloths and mops are used.
  2. Dust all surfaces using a microfibre cloth, starting from the highest point and working downwards.
  3. Sanitise high-touch areas with hospital-grade disinfectant, allowing appropriate contact time as per product instructions.
  4. Mop floors using a damp mop and disinfectant solution, ensuring no pooling of liquids.
  5. Empty rubbish bins, sanitise the interior and exterior, and replace liners.
  6. Refill hand sanitiser and soap dispensers as needed.
  7. Conduct a final inspection to ensure all areas meet cleanliness standards.
Equipment
  • Microfibre cloths (colour-coded)
  • Hospital-grade disinfectant
  • Mop and bucket (colour-coded)
  • Cleaning trolley
  • Rubbish bin liners
  • Hand sanitiser and soap refills
Quality Criteria
Performance LevelCriteria
ExcellentAll surfaces are visibly clean and free of dust, dirt, and stains. High-touch areas are sanitised with no residue. Floors are spotless with no streaks or pooling. Rubbish bins are empty and sanitised. No unpleasant odours present. Hand sanitiser and soap dispensers are full.
GoodSurfaces are mostly clean with minor dust or smudges. High-touch areas are sanitised but may have slight residue. Floors are clean with minimal streaks. Rubbish bins are empty but may have slight odour. Hand sanitiser and soap dispensers are mostly full.
PassSurfaces have visible dust or smudges. High-touch areas are sanitised but with visible residue. Floors have visible streaks or pooling. Rubbish bins are not emptied or sanitised. Hand sanitiser and soap dispensers are partially filled.
FailSurfaces are visibly dirty with dust, dirt, or stains. High-touch areas are not sanitised. Floors are dirty with streaks and pooling. Rubbish bins are full and unsanitised. Unpleasant odours present. Hand sanitiser and soap dispensers are empty.
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