Radiology Department
Code: ANCMF-AU-HF-RD-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 Radiology Department in the healthcare facility is cleaned to the highest standards, maintaining a hygienic and safe environment for patients and staff, in compliance with Australian health and safety regulations.
Scope of Work
- Dusting of all surfaces including equipment, ledges, and furniture.
- Sanitising of all high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and equipment controls.
- Vacuuming of all carpeted areas and mopping of hard floors.
- Cleaning and sanitising of patient waiting areas and staff workstations.
- Emptying and sanitising of rubbish bins.
- Spot cleaning of walls and doors to remove marks and stains.
- Ensuring all cleaning is performed using a colour-coded cleaning system to prevent cross-contamination.
Method
- Prepare cleaning trolley with all necessary supplies, ensuring colour-coded cloths and mops are used for different areas.
- Begin by dusting all surfaces, starting from the highest point and working downwards.
- Sanitise high-touch areas using appropriate disinfectant solutions, ensuring contact time as per manufacturer's instructions.
- Vacuum carpeted areas thoroughly, paying special attention to corners and edges.
- Mop hard floors using a damp mop and appropriate cleaning solution, ensuring no residue is left.
- Empty rubbish bins, replace liners, and sanitise the bin surfaces.
- Perform spot cleaning on walls and doors as needed.
- Conduct a final inspection to ensure all areas meet the required cleanliness standards.
Equipment
- Colour-coded cleaning cloths and mops
- Vacuum cleaner
- Microfibre dusters
- Disinfectant solutions
- Cleaning trolley
- Rubbish bin liners
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are visibly clean and free from dust, dirt, and marks. High-touch areas are sanitised with no residue. Floors are spotless with no visible debris. Rubbish bins are empty and sanitised. No odours present. Infection control measures are fully adhered to. |
| Good | Most surfaces are clean with minimal dust or marks. High-touch areas are mostly sanitised. Floors are clean with minor debris in low-traffic areas. Rubbish bins are empty but may have minor marks. Minimal odours present. Infection control measures are mostly adhered to. |
| Pass | Surfaces have some dust and marks. High-touch areas are partially sanitised. Floors have visible debris in some areas. Rubbish bins are not overflowing but not sanitised. Some odours present. Infection control measures are partially adhered to. |
| Fail | Surfaces are visibly dirty with dust and marks. High-touch areas are not sanitised. Floors have significant debris. Rubbish bins are overflowing and unsanitised. Strong odours present. Infection control measures are not adhered to. |
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