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Aged Care Facility - Waiting Area

ANCMF-AU-ACF-WA-01

Ensure a clean, safe, and hygienic waiting area in the aged care facility to promote the health and well-being of residents, visitors, and staff.

Begin by dusting all surfaces using a microfiber cloth to capture dust and allergens.

Utilise a HEPA filter vacuum cleaner to vacuum all carpeted areas, ensuring the maintenance of air quality.

Mop the hard floor using a neutral pH disinfectant, ensuring no residue is left behind.

Utilise a disinfectant wipe or spray to cleanse all high-touch surfaces, ensuring sufficient contact time for effective sanitisation.

Empty the waste bin, replace the liner, and sanitise the surface of the bin.

Sanitise the seating area utilising an appropriate upholstery cleaner and disinfectant.

Clean windows and glass surfaces with a glass cleaner, ensuring a streak-free result.

Record all cleaning activities within the facility's cleaning management system.

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-WA-01

Frequency daily

Last Updated Jun 15, 2025

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