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Healthcare Facility - Recovery Ward

ANCMF-AU-HF-RW-01

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Objective
Ensure the Recovery Ward in the healthcare facility is cleaned to the highest standards, maintaining a safe and hygienic environment for patients and staff, in compliance with Australian health and safety regulations.
Cleaning Methods
Ensure the cleaning trolley is prepared with all necessary supplies and equipment, making certain to utilise colour-coded cloths and mops.
Dust all surfaces utilising a damp microfibre cloth to collect dust and inhibit dispersal.
Utilise a HEPA filter vacuum cleaner to minimise airborne particles while vacuuming the carpet.
Sanitise high-touch areas using hospital-grade disinfectant, ensuring appropriate contact time for optimal efficacy.
mop hard floor with a neutral ph disinfectant ensuring no residue i left
Clean the bathroom facility using an appropriate disinfectant, ensuring all surfaces are thoroughly wiped and dried.
Dispose of waste in accordance with the healthcare facility's protocol, ensuring bins are sanitised and liners are replaced.
Quality Criteria
Performance LevelCriteria
ExcellentAll surfaces are visibly clean and free of dust and debris. High-touch areas are sanitised with no visible residue. Floors are spotless with no streaks or marks. No unpleasant odours present. Compliance with infection control guidelines is evident.
GoodMost surfaces are clean with minimal dust. High-touch areas are sanitised but may have slight residue. Floors are generally clean with minor streaks. No strong odours present. Infection control guidelines mostly followed.
PassSurfaces have some dust accumulation. High-touch areas are sanitised but with visible residue. Floors have noticeable streaks or marks. Mild odours may be present. Basic infection control guidelines followed.
FailSurfaces are dusty and visibly dirty. High-touch areas are not sanitised. Floors are dirty with significant streaks or marks. Strong unpleasant odours present. Infection control guidelines not followed.
Required Equipment
  • HEPA Filter Vacuum Cleaner
  • Microfibre Cloth, Colour-Coded
  • Cleaning trolley
  • Hospital-grade disinfectant
  • mop and bucket colour coded
  • Rubbish Bin Liner
Quick Info
Standard Code ANCMF-AU-HF-RW-01
Frequency daily
Last Updated Jun 15, 2025
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