Objective

Ensure the physiotherapy room in the aged care facility is cleaned to the highest standards to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for residents and staff.

Quick Reference

  • Facility Type: Aged Care Facility
  • Space: Physiotherapy Room
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Responsible Role: Cleaning Team Member
  • Standard Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-PR-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 tables, chairs, and equipment.
  • Sanitize all high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and therapy equipment.
  • Vacuum all carpeted areas and rugs.
  • Mop all hard floor surfaces with disinfectant solution.
  • Wipe down all mirrors and glass surfaces.
  • Empty and sanitize waste bins.
  • Ensure all cleaning products are stored safely and securely.

Method

  1. Begin by dusting all surfaces using a microfiber cloth to capture dust and allergens.
  2. Apply a hospital-grade disinfectant to all high-touch areas and allow appropriate dwell time before wiping clean.
  3. Vacuum carpets and rugs thoroughly, paying special attention to corners and under furniture.
  4. Mop hard floors using a two-bucket system to prevent cross-contamination, ensuring the use of a disinfectant solution.
  5. Clean mirrors and glass surfaces with a glass cleaner to remove smudges and fingerprints.
  6. Empty waste bins, replace liners, and sanitize the bin surfaces.
  7. Store all cleaning equipment and chemicals in designated storage areas, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Equipment

  • Microfiber cloths
  • Hospital-grade disinfectant
  • Vacuum cleaner with HEPA filter
  • Mop and bucket with wringer
  • Glass cleaner
  • Trash bags
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE)

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