Objective

Ensure the Clean Utility area in the Aged Care Facility is maintained to the highest hygiene and cleanliness standards to prevent contamination and ensure a safe environment for residents and staff.

Quick Reference

  • Facility Type: Aged Care Facility
  • Space: Clean Utility
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Responsible Role: Cleaning Team Member
  • Standard Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-CU-01

Service Level

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

Scope of Work

  • Dust all horizontal surfaces including shelves, countertops, and equipment.
  • Sanitize all high-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches, and handrails.
  • Vacuum and mop all floor surfaces to remove dirt and debris.
  • Wipe down and disinfect all storage areas and cabinets.
  • Ensure all cleaning agents are used according to manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets.

Method

  1. Begin by dusting all horizontal surfaces using a microfiber cloth to capture dust and prevent dispersion.
  2. Apply a hospital-grade disinfectant to all high-touch surfaces and allow the appropriate contact time before wiping clean.
  3. Vacuum the floor using a HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner to ensure all dust and allergens are captured.
  4. Mop the floor with a neutral pH cleaner, ensuring all areas are covered and excess water is removed to prevent slips.
  5. Wipe down storage areas and cabinets with a disinfectant solution, ensuring all surfaces are thoroughly cleaned.

Equipment

  • Microfiber cloths
  • Hospital-grade disinfectant
  • HEPA-filter vacuum cleaner
  • Neutral pH floor cleaner
  • Mop and bucket

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