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Aged Care Facility - Medical Equipment Room

ANCMF-AU-ACF-MER-01

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Objective
To ensure the Medical Equipment Room in the Aged Care Facility is cleaned to the highest standards, maintaining hygiene and infection control as per Australian guidelines.
Cleaning Methods
Prepare the cleaning trolley with all the necessary equipment and supplies, making sure to use colour-coded cloths and mops.
Commence by dusting all surfaces, initiating from the highest point and progressing downwards to avert re-contamination.
Sanitise the surface of medical equipment, ensuring all visible dirt is removed before applying disinfectant.
Mop the floor utilising a figure-eight motion to guarantee comprehensive coverage and prevent the spread of contaminants.
empty rubbish bin replace liner and sanitise the bin interior and exterior
Wipe down walls and high-touch areas, ensuring disinfectant contact time adheres to the manufacturer's instructions.
Inspect the room to ensure all tasks are completed to standard and no areas are missed.
Quality Criteria
Performance LevelCriteria
ExcellentAll surfaces are visibly clean and free from dust and debris. No odours present. Floors are spotless with no streaks. Equipment is sanitised with no residue. High-touch areas are disinfected with no visible marks.
GoodMinor dust or debris on non-essential surfaces. No strong odours. Floors are clean with minimal streaks. Equipment is mostly sanitised with minor residue. High-touch areas are mostly disinfected with few marks.
PassNoticeable dust or debris on some surfaces. Mild odours present. Floors have visible streaks. Equipment shows some residue. High-touch areas have visible marks.
FailSignificant dust or debris on surfaces. Strong odours present. Floors are dirty with streaks. Equipment is not sanitised, with visible residue. High-touch areas are not disinfected, with many visible marks.
Required Equipment
  • Microfibre Cloth, Colour-Coded
  • Cleaning trolley
  • Hospital-grade disinfectant
  • Disinfectant Wipe
  • mop and bucket colour coded
  • Neutral Detergent
  • Rubbish Bin Liner
Quick Info
Standard Code ANCMF-AU-ACF-MER-01
Frequency daily
Last Updated Jun 15, 2025
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