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Healthcare Facility - Operating Theatre

ANCMF-AU-HF-OT-01

To ensure the highest level of cleanliness and infection control in the operating theatre, adhering to Australian healthcare cleaning standards.

Prepare the cleaning trolley with all necessary equipment and cleaning agents, making sure to use colour-coded cloths and mops.

Dust all horizontal surfaces using a damp microfibre cloth to capture dust and prevent its dispersal.

Sanitise high-contact surfaces using an approved, hospital-grade disinfectant, ensuring appropriate contact time is allowed.

empty rubbish bin replace liner and sanitise the bin interior and exterior

Utilise a two-bucket system to mop the floor, ensuring the separation of clean and dirty water, and use a disinfectant solution.

Sanitise and clean the surgical table and equipment using a disinfectant wipe, ensuring no residue is left behind.

Conduct a final inspection to ensure all areas meet the required cleanliness standard.

Spot-clean walls and doors using an appropriate cleaning agent to eliminate any visible marks.

Performance Level	Criteria
Excellent	No visible dust or dirt on any surfaces; all high-touch surfaces sanitised with no residue; floors are spotless and dry; no odours present; all rubbish bins are empty and sanitised; all equipment is clean and ready for use.
Good	Minor dust on non-critical surfaces; high-touch surfaces sanitised with minimal residue; floors are clean with slight dampness; no strong odours; rubbish bins are empty but not fully sanitised; equipment is mostly clean.
Pass	Visible dust on some surfaces; high-touch surfaces sanitised but with visible residue; floors are clean but damp; mild odours present; rubbish bins are emptied but not sanitised; equipment has minor visible dirt.
Fail	Visible dust and dirt on multiple surfaces; high-touch surfaces not sanitised; floors are dirty or wet; strong odours present; rubbish bins are full or not sanitised; equipment is visibly dirty.

Standard Code ANCMF-AU-HF-OT-01

Frequency daily

Last Updated Jun 15, 2025

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