Ultrasound Room
Code: ANCMF-AU-HF-UR-01
Healthcare Facility
daily
AS/NZS 4187:2014
ISO 9001:2015
ISO 14001:2015
EN 13549:2001
ISSA CIMS-GB
Healthcare
Daily Cleaning
High Risk
ISO Compliant
Healthcare Standards
Objective
Ensure the ultrasound room is cleaned to the highest standards to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for patients and staff, adhering to Australian healthcare cleaning standards.
Scope of Work
- Dust all horizontal and vertical surfaces, including equipment, ledges, and furniture.
- Sanitise all high-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches, and ultrasound equipment controls.
- Vacuum and mop floors using a colour-coded system to prevent cross-contamination.
- Empty and sanitise rubbish bins, replacing liners as needed.
- Clean and sanitise sinks and taps.
- Ensure all cleaning activities comply with infection control guidelines.
Method
- Prepare the cleaning trolley with appropriate colour-coded cloths and mops.
- Dust surfaces using a microfibre cloth, starting from the highest point and working downwards.
- Sanitise high-touch areas with a hospital-grade disinfectant.
- Vacuum the floor using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner.
- Mop the floor with a damp mop, using a neutral detergent solution.
- Dispose of waste in accordance with healthcare waste management protocols.
- Conduct a final inspection to ensure all areas meet the quality criteria.
Equipment
- Colour-coded microfibre cloths and mops
- Hospital-grade disinfectant
- HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
- Cleaning trolley
- Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are visibly clean and free from dust and marks. No odours present. High-touch areas are sanitised and dry. Floors are spotless and dry. Waste bins are empty and sanitised. |
| Good | Minor dust or marks on less than 5% of surfaces. No odours present. High-touch areas are sanitised. Floors are clean with no visible debris. Waste bins are empty. |
| Pass | Some dust or marks on less than 10% of surfaces. No strong odours. High-touch areas are mostly sanitised. Floors are mostly clean. Waste bins are not overflowing. |
| Fail | Visible dust or marks on more than 10% of surfaces. Noticeable odours. High-touch areas are not sanitised. Floors have visible debris. Waste bins are overflowing. |
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