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Aged Care Facility - Quarantine Room

ANCMF-AU-ACF-QR-02

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Objective
Ensure the quarantine room in the aged care facility is cleaned to the highest standards to prevent infection and maintain a safe environment for residents and staff.
Cleaning Methods
Ensure the cleaning trolley is prepared and equipped with the appropriate colour-coded cloth and cleaning agent.
Start by dusting all surfaces, working from the highest to the lowest, to avoid recontamination.
Sanitise high-contact areas utilising a disinfectant approved for healthcare settings.
Utilise a HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner to reduce airborne particles when vacuuming the carpet.
Mop the floor using a neutral detergent, making sure to rinse the mop frequently.
Ensure the rubbish bin is emptied, with waste disposed of in accordance with facility protocol.
Disinfect the toilet and bathroom fixtures, ensuring to focus particularly on the tap and flush handle.
Inspect the room for any remaining dirt or debris, and address as necessary.
Quality Criteria
Performance LevelCriteria
ExcellentAll surfaces are visibly clean and free of dust. High-touch areas are sanitised and have no visible residue. Floors are spotless with no streaks. No odours present. Rubbish bins are empty and clean.
GoodSurfaces are mostly clean with minimal dust. High-touch areas are sanitised with slight residue. Floors are clean with minor streaks. No strong odours present. Rubbish bins are emptied.
PassSurfaces have some dust. High-touch areas are sanitised but may have visible residue. Floors have visible streaks. Mild odours present. Rubbish bins are not overflowing.
FailSurfaces are dusty. High-touch areas are not sanitised. Floors are dirty with visible debris. Strong odours present. Rubbish bins are overflowing.
Required Equipment
  • Colour-coded cleaning cloth and mop.
  • HEPA Filtered Vacuum Cleaner
  • Cleaning trolley
  • Neutral Detergent and Disinfectant
  • Rubbish Bin Liner
Quick Info
Standard Code ANCMF-AU-ACF-QR-02
Frequency daily
Last Updated Jun 15, 2025
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