Objective

To ensure the Equipment Store in the Aged Care Facility is maintained in a clean and hygienic condition, minimizing the risk of contamination and ensuring a safe environment for staff and residents.

Quick Reference

  • Facility Type: Aged Care Facility
  • Space: Equipment Store
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Responsible Role: Cleaning Team Member
  • Standard Code: ANCMF-AU-ACF-ES-01

Service Level

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

Scope of Work

  • Dust all surfaces, including shelves, equipment, and storage containers.
  • Sanitize high-touch areas such as door handles, light switches, and equipment controls.
  • Vacuum all floor surfaces to remove dust and debris.
  • Mop floors with a disinfectant solution to ensure cleanliness and hygiene.
  • Wipe down all equipment with appropriate cleaning agents to prevent contamination.
  • Ensure all cleaning agents and materials are stored safely and securely after use.

Method

  1. Begin by removing all movable items from the floor to ensure thorough cleaning.
  2. Dust all surfaces using microfiber cloths to capture dust particles effectively.
  3. Sanitize high-touch areas using a disinfectant spray and clean cloths.
  4. Vacuum the entire floor area, paying special attention to corners and under shelving.
  5. Mop the floor using a disinfectant solution, ensuring even coverage and allowing it to air dry.
  6. Wipe down all equipment with appropriate cleaning agents, following manufacturer guidelines.
  7. Return all items to their original positions and ensure the area is tidy.

Equipment

  • Microfiber cloths
  • Disinfectant spray
  • Vacuum cleaner
  • Mop and bucket
  • Appropriate cleaning agents
  • Protective gloves

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