Objective
Ensure the patient lift in the healthcare facility is cleaned to the highest standards, maintaining hygiene and infection control as per Australian guidelines.
Quick Reference
- Facility Type: Healthcare Facility
- Space: Patient Lift
- Frequency: Daily
- Responsible Role: Cleaning Team Member
- Standard Code: ANCMF-AU-HF-PL-02
Service Level
[“AS/NZS 3733:1995″,”ISO 14001:2015″,”EN 13549:2001″,”ISSA Cleaning Standards”,”Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare”]
Scope of Work
- Dust and wipe all surfaces including walls, doors, and control panels.
- Sanitise handrails, buttons, and frequently touched surfaces.
- Vacuum and mop floors using appropriate disinfectant solutions.
- Empty and clean rubbish bins, replacing liners as needed.
- Inspect and remove any visible marks or stains from surfaces.
- Ensure no unpleasant odours are present.
Method
- Prepare the cleaning trolley with colour-coded cleaning cloths and appropriate disinfectants.
- Dust all surfaces using a microfibre cloth to remove loose dirt and dust.
- Sanitise handrails, buttons, and control panels with a hospital-grade disinfectant.
- Vacuum the floor to remove debris, then mop using a disinfectant solution.
- Empty rubbish bins, clean them with a disinfectant, and replace liners.
- Conduct a final inspection to ensure all surfaces are clean and free of marks.
Equipment
- Colour-coded microfibre cloths
- Hospital-grade disinfectant
- Vacuum cleaner
- Mop and bucket
- Cleaning trolley
- Rubbish bin liners
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are visibly clean and sanitised, no dust or marks present, no odours, and all bins are empty with new liners. |
| Good | Surfaces are clean with minimal dust, no visible marks, no odours, and bins are empty with new liners. |
| Pass | Surfaces are mostly clean, minor dust or marks may be present, no strong odours, and bins are emptied. |
| Fail | Visible dust, marks, or odours present, bins not emptied, or liners not replaced. |
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