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Aged Care Facility - Cool Room

ANCMF-AU-ACF-CR-02

Ensure the cool room in the aged care facility is cleaned and sanitized to maintain hygiene and safety standards.

Relocate all items from the cool room to a secure, temperature-regulated setting.

Use a vacuum cleaner fitted with a HEPA filter to remove dust and debris from all surfaces.

Apply a food-safe cleaning solution to all surfaces and scrub thoroughly.

Rinse the surface using clean water, then dry it with a microfiber cloth.

Sanitise all surfaces using an approved disinfectant, ensuring adherence to the contact time as per the manufacturer's instructions.

Disinfect door handles and seals by wiping them down with a disinfectant wipe.

Inspect the cool room for any residual dirt or stains, and repeat the cleaning process if required.

Ensure the cool room is fully air-dried before proceeding with restocking.

Excellent	All surfaces visibly clean, no dust, stains, or debris. Pleasant appearance with no odors. All cleaning tasks completed to highest standard.
Good	Most surfaces clean with minimal dust or minor marks. Generally tidy appearance. All major cleaning tasks completed satisfactorily.
Pass	Basic cleaning completed, surfaces generally clean but may have some minor dust or marks. Acceptable standard for routine operations.
Fail	Visible dirt, stains, or debris present. Unacceptable odors or untidy appearance. Cleaning tasks incomplete or inadequate. Requires immediate re-cleaning.

Standard Code ANCMF-AU-ACF-CR-02

Frequency daily

Last Updated Jun 15, 2025

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