Objective

Ensure the highest level of cleanliness and infection control in the isolation room of an aged care facility, adhering to Australian cleaning standards and practices.

Quick Reference

  • Facility Type: Aged Care Facility
  • Space: Isolation Room
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Responsible Role: Cleaning Team Member
  • Standard Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-IR-01

Service Level

[“AS/NZS 3733:1995″,”ISO 14001:2015″,”EN 13549:2001″,”ISSA Cleaning Standards”,”AS/NZS 4187:2014″]

Scope of Work

  • Dusting of all horizontal and vertical surfaces.
  • Sanitising of high-touch areas including door handles, light switches, and bed rails.
  • Cleaning and sanitising of bathroom facilities including toilet, sink, and shower.
  • Vacuuming and mopping of floors using a colour-coded system.
  • Emptying and sanitising of rubbish bins.
  • Cleaning of windows and mirrors.
  • Replacement of consumables such as toilet paper and soap.

Method

  1. Prepare cleaning trolley with appropriate colour-coded cloths and mops.
  2. Don personal protective equipment (PPE) as per infection control guidelines.
  3. Dust all surfaces using a damp microfibre cloth.
  4. Sanitise high-touch areas with an approved disinfectant.
  5. Clean bathroom facilities using designated bathroom cleaning products.
  6. Vacuum carpeted areas and mop hard floors with a neutral detergent.
  7. Empty rubbish bins and replace liners, then sanitise the bin.
  8. Clean windows and mirrors with a glass cleaner.
  9. Check and restock consumables.
  10. Dispose of PPE and wash hands thoroughly.

Equipment

  • Colour-coded microfibre cloths and mops.
  • Approved disinfectants and cleaning agents.
  • Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter.
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Cleaning trolley.
  • Rubbish bin liners.

Quality Criteria

Performance Level Criteria
Excellent No visible dust or debris; all surfaces sanitised; no streaks on glass; no odours; consumables fully stocked.
Good Minor dust in non-critical areas; surfaces mostly sanitised; minor streaks on glass; no strong odours; consumables mostly stocked.
Pass Visible dust in some areas; surfaces sanitised but with some missed spots; noticeable streaks on glass; mild odours; consumables low.
Fail Significant dust and debris; surfaces not sanitised; heavy streaks on glass; strong odours; consumables not stocked.

Documentation

  • Cleaning Checklist: Digital or paper checklist to verify completion of all cleaning tasks
  • Incident Reports: Documentation of any cleaning-related incidents, spills, or issues encountered
  • Maintenance Records: Record any maintenance needs identified during cleaning (for reporting to maintenance team)
  • Photos: Before and after photos as requested to document cleaning completion and quality