Objective

Ensure the Quiet Room in the Aged Care Facility is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, providing a safe and comfortable environment for residents.

Quick Reference

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

Service Level

[“AS/NZS 3733:1995″,”ISO 14001:2015″,”EN 13549:2001″,”ISSA CIMS-GB”,”NEN 2075:2011″]

Scope of Work

  • Dust all surfaces including furniture, window sills, and decorative items.
  • Vacuum carpets and upholstered furniture.
  • Mop hard floors with appropriate disinfectant.
  • Sanitize high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and remote controls.
  • Clean and polish glass surfaces and mirrors.
  • Empty and sanitize waste bins.
  • Ensure all cleaning activities are documented and comply with infection control protocols.

Method

  1. Begin by dusting all surfaces using microfiber cloths to capture dust and allergens.
  2. Vacuum carpets and upholstery using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to reduce airborne particles.
  3. Mop hard floors with a disinfectant solution, ensuring no residue is left behind.
  4. Use a disinfectant wipe or spray to sanitize high-touch areas, allowing appropriate contact time for effectiveness.
  5. Clean glass surfaces with a non-streak glass cleaner, using a lint-free cloth.
  6. Empty waste bins, replace liners, and sanitize the interior and exterior of the bins.
  7. Record all cleaning activities in the facility’s cleaning log for compliance and review.

Equipment

  • Microfiber cloths
  • HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
  • Mop and bucket with disinfectant solution
  • Disinfectant wipes/spray
  • Non-streak glass cleaner
  • Lint-free cloths
  • Waste bin liners

Quality Criteria

Excellent All surfaces visibly clean, no dust, stains, or debris. Pleasant appearance with no odors. All cleaning tasks completed to highest standard.
Good Most surfaces clean with minimal dust or minor marks. Generally tidy appearance. All major cleaning tasks completed satisfactorily.
Pass Basic cleaning completed, surfaces generally clean but may have some minor dust or marks. Acceptable standard for routine operations.
Fail Visible dirt, stains, or debris present. Unacceptable odors or untidy appearance. Cleaning tasks incomplete or inadequate. Requires immediate re-cleaning.

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