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Aged Care Facility - Waste Room

ANCMF-AU-ACF-WR-01

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Objective
Ensure the waste room in the aged care facility is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, minimising infection risks and ensuring compliance with Australian health and safety regulations.
Cleaning Methods
Ensure that you don appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), inclusive of gloves and a mask.
Implement a colour-coded cleaning system to avoid cross-contamination.
Empty the bin of waste and replace the liner.
Utilise a trolley to convey waste to the designated disposal zone.
Ensure all areas are covered by wiping down the surface with a clean cloth.
Apply a hospital-grade disinfectant to all surfaces, ensuring the appropriate contact time is allowed.
mop the floor with a disinfectant solution ensuring no residue i left
Inspect for any lingering odour and administer odour neutraliser if required.
Inspect the room to confirm that all cleaning tasks have been completed to the required standard.
Quality Criteria
Performance LevelCriteria
ExcellentAll surfaces are visibly clean and sanitised, no odours present, waste bins are empty and lined, no spills or stains on the floor, ventilation grilles are dust-free.
GoodSurfaces are clean with minor imperfections, faint odours may be present, waste bins are empty but may have minor residue, minor spills or stains on the floor.
PassSurfaces are generally clean but with noticeable imperfections, odours are present but not overpowering, waste bins are empty but with visible residue, visible spills or stains on the floor.
FailSurfaces are visibly dirty, strong odours present, waste bins are full or not lined, significant spills or stains on the floor, dust present on ventilation grilles.
Required Equipment
  • Colour-coded cleaning cloth and mop.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Hospital-grade disinfectant
  • Odour neutraliser
  • Rubbish Bin Liner
  • Waste Trolley
Quick Info
Standard Code ANCMF-AU-ACF-WR-01
Frequency daily
Last Updated Jun 15, 2025
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