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Healthcare Facility - Waste Room

ANCMF-AU-HF-WR-01

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Objective
Ensure the waste room in the healthcare facility is cleaned and sanitised to the highest standards to prevent infection and maintain a safe environment.
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.
Remove waste and replace the bin liner, ensuring bins are sanitised before new liners are placed.
Utilise a mop and sanitising solution to clean the floor, ensuring all corners and edges are thoroughly reached.
Disinfect and cleanse walls and doors using a sanitising solution.
Inspect and clean ventilation grilles to ensure they are free from dust and debris.
Conduct a final inspection to ensure the room is free from odour and visible waste.
Quality Criteria
Performance LevelCriteria
ExcellentNo visible waste, surfaces are spotless and sanitised, no odours, bins are clean and sanitised inside and out, ventilation grilles are dust-free.
GoodMinor dust or smudges on surfaces, no visible waste, bins are clean, slight odour present.
PassSome visible dust or smudges, bins are clean but not sanitised, noticeable odour present.
FailVisible waste or spills, surfaces are dirty, bins are not clean, strong odour present, ventilation grilles are clogged with dust.
Required Equipment
  • Colour-coded cleaning cloth and mop.
  • Cleaning trolley
  • Sanitising Solution
  • Rubbish Bin Liner
  • PPE including gloves and masks
  • Ventilation Grille Brush
Quick Info
Standard Code ANCMF-AU-HF-WR-01
Frequency daily
Last Updated Jun 15, 2025
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