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Healthcare Facility - Negative Pressure Room

ANCMF-AU-HF-NPR-01

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Objective
Ensure the highest level of cleanliness and infection control in the negative pressure room of a healthcare facility, adhering to Australian cleaning standards and infection prevention guidelines.
Cleaning Methods
Prepare the area by wearing suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and arranging a colour-coded cleaning trolley.
Commence by dusting and wiping all surfaces using a microfibre cloth and approved disinfectant, starting from the highest point and working downwards.
Vacuum all soft furnishings and flooring using a HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner to minimise airborne particles.
Mop the hard floor using a disinfectant solution, ensuring even coverage and allowing sufficient contact time for effective sanitisation.
empty rubbish bin replace liner and sanitise the bin surface
Focus on high-touch areas, applying additional disinfectant and ensuring thorough cleaning.
Conduct a final inspection to ensure all areas meet the required cleanliness standard.
Quality Criteria
Performance LevelCriteria
ExcellentAll surfaces are visibly clean and free from dust, dirt, and stains. No detectable odours. High-touch areas are sanitised and free from smudges. Floors are spotless and dry. Compliance with all infection control protocols.
GoodMinor dust or smudges on less than 5% of surfaces. No strong odours. High-touch areas are mostly clean. Floors are clean with minimal streaks.
PassNoticeable dust or smudges on less than 10% of surfaces. Slight odours present. High-touch areas show some signs of cleaning. Floors are generally clean but may have visible streaks.
FailVisible dust, dirt, or stains on more than 10% of surfaces. Strong odours present. High-touch areas are visibly dirty. Floors are dirty or wet. Non-compliance with infection control protocols.
Required Equipment
  • Microfibre cloth
  • HEPA Filtered Vacuum Cleaner
  • Colour-coded cleaning trolley
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Approved disinfectant and sanitiser
  • Mop and Bucket with Disinfectant Solution
Quick Info
Standard Code ANCMF-AU-HF-NPR-01
Frequency daily
Last Updated Jun 15, 2025
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