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Healthcare Facility - ICU Room

ANCMF-AU-HF-IR-01

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Objective
Ensure the highest level of cleanliness and infection control in the ICU room of a healthcare facility, adhering to Australian cleaning standards and practices.
Cleaning Methods
Ready the cleaning trolley with the suitable colour-coded cloth, mop, and cleaning agent.
Begin by dusting all surfaces from high to low, utilising a damp cloth to capture dust particles.
Sanitise high-contact areas using hospital-grade disinfectant, ensuring appropriate contact time is allowed.
Vacuum or sweep the floor to eliminate debris prior to mopping.
Mop the floor utilising a two-bucket system to prevent cross-contamination, ensuring the floor is dry and free of streaks.
Conduct a final inspection to ensure all areas meet cleanliness standards.
Clean the bathroom facility, ensuring all surfaces are disinfected and free of stains and odours.
Dispose of waste in the designated bin, ensuring liners are replaced and bins are sanitised.
Quality Criteria
Performance LevelCriteria
ExcellentAll surfaces are visibly clean and free of dust, stains, and marks. High-touch areas are sanitised with no residue. Floors are spotless and dry. No odours present. Air vents are clean. Waste bins are empty and sanitised.
GoodMost surfaces are clean with minimal dust or marks. High-touch areas are mostly sanitised. Floors have minor streaks. No strong odours. Air vents have minimal dust. Waste bins are empty but not fully sanitised.
PassSurfaces have some dust and marks. High-touch areas are inconsistently sanitised. Floors have visible streaks. Mild odours present. Air vents have visible dust. Waste bins are not fully emptied or sanitised.
FailSurfaces are visibly dirty with dust and stains. High-touch areas are not sanitised. Floors are dirty with streaks and debris. Strong odours present. Air vents are clogged with dust. Waste bins are full and unsanitised.
Required Equipment
  • HEPA Filter Vacuum Cleaner
  • Colour-coded microfibre cloth and mop
  • Cleaning trolley
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Hospital-grade disinfectant
  • Two-bucket mop system
  • Rubbish Bin Liner
Quick Info
Standard Code ANCMF-AU-HF-IR-01
Frequency daily
Last Updated Jun 15, 2025
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