Objective

Ensure the medication room in the aged care facility is maintained at the highest level of cleanliness to prevent contamination and ensure the safety and well-being of residents and staff.

Quick Reference

  • Facility Type: Aged Care Facility
  • Space: Medication Room
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Responsible Role: Cleaning Team Member
  • Standard Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-MR-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 shelves, countertops, and equipment.
  • Sanitize all high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and cabinet handles.
  • Wipe down and disinfect medication preparation areas.
  • Vacuum and mop floors to remove dust and spills.
  • Clean and sanitize sinks and faucets.
  • Empty and sanitize waste bins.
  • Ensure all cleaning supplies are stored properly after use.

Method

  1. Begin by dusting all surfaces using a microfiber cloth to capture dust particles.
  2. Apply a disinfectant solution to high-touch areas and allow it to dwell for the recommended time before wiping clean.
  3. Use a separate cloth to wipe down medication preparation areas with a hospital-grade disinfectant.
  4. Vacuum the floor using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to ensure dust and allergens are captured.
  5. Mop the floor with a neutral pH cleaner to prevent damage to flooring materials.
  6. Clean sinks and faucets with a non-abrasive cleaner and disinfectant.
  7. Empty waste bins, replace liners, and sanitize the bin surfaces.
  8. Store all cleaning equipment and supplies in designated storage areas.

Equipment

  • Microfiber cloths
  • Hospital-grade disinfectant
  • HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
  • Neutral pH floor cleaner
  • Non-abrasive sink cleaner
  • 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