Objective

Ensure the highest level of cleanliness and infection control in the ICU room of a healthcare facility, adhering to Australian cleaning standards and practices.

Quick Reference

  • Facility Type: Healthcare Facility
  • Space: ICU Room
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Responsible Role: Cleaning Team Member
  • Standard Code: ANCMF-AU-HF-IR-01

Service Level

[“AS/NZS 4187:2014″,”ISO 14001:2015″,”EN 13549:2001″,”ISSA CIMS-GB”,”AS/NZS 4801:2001″]

Scope of Work

  • Dust all horizontal and vertical surfaces, including equipment and fixtures.
  • Sanitise all high-touch surfaces, including bed rails, light switches, and door handles.
  • Clean and disinfect floors using appropriate mopping techniques.
  • Empty and sanitise rubbish bins, replacing liners as needed.
  • Clean and sanitise bathroom facilities, including toilets, sinks, and taps.
  • Ensure all cleaning is performed using colour-coded cleaning systems to prevent cross-contamination.
  • Inspect and clean air vents and grilles to maintain air quality.
  • Ensure all cleaning products are used according to manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets.

Method

  1. Prepare cleaning trolley with appropriate colour-coded cloths, mops, and cleaning agents.
  2. Begin by dusting all surfaces from high to low, using a damp cloth to capture dust particles.
  3. Sanitise high-touch areas with hospital-grade disinfectant, allowing appropriate contact time.
  4. Vacuum or sweep floor to remove debris before mopping.
  5. Mop floor using a two-bucket system to prevent cross-contamination, ensuring floor is dry and free of streaks.
  6. Clean bathroom facilities, ensuring all surfaces are disinfected and free of stains and odours.
  7. Dispose of waste in designated bins, ensuring liners are replaced and bins are sanitised.
  8. Conduct a final inspection to ensure all areas meet cleanliness standards.

Equipment

  • Colour-coded microfibre cloths and mops
  • Hospital-grade disinfectants
  • Two-bucket mopping system
  • HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
  • Cleaning trolley
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Rubbish bin liners

Quality Criteria

Performance Level Criteria
Excellent All surfaces are visibly clean and free of dust, stains, and marks. High-touch areas are sanitised with no residue. Floors are spotless and dry. No odours present. Air vents are clean. Waste bins are empty and sanitised.
Good Most surfaces are clean with minimal dust or marks. High-touch areas are mostly sanitised. Floors have minor streaks. No strong odours. Air vents have minimal dust. Waste bins are empty but not fully sanitised.
Pass Surfaces have some dust and marks. High-touch areas are inconsistently sanitised. Floors have visible streaks. Mild odours present. Air vents have visible dust. Waste bins are not fully emptied or sanitised.
Fail Surfaces are visibly dirty with dust and stains. High-touch areas are not sanitised. Floors are dirty with streaks and debris. Strong odours present. Air vents are clogged with dust. Waste bins are full and unsanitised.

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