Objective

Ensure the laundry area in the healthcare facility is cleaned and sanitised to the highest standards, maintaining a hygienic environment to prevent infection and ensure safety for patients and staff.

Quick Reference

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

Service Level

[“AS/NZS 4187:2014″,”ISO 14001:2015″,”EN 13549:2001″,”ISSA CIMS-GB”,”NEN 2075:2011″]

Scope of Work

  • Dust all surfaces including shelves, ledges, and equipment.
  • Sanitise all high-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches, and taps.
  • Clean and sanitise laundry machines, ensuring no detergent or fabric softener residue is present.
  • Mop floors using a colour-coded system to prevent cross-contamination.
  • Empty rubbish bins and replace liners.
  • Ensure all cleaning products are stored safely and securely.
  • Check and clean air vents and filters to prevent dust accumulation.

Method

  1. Begin by dusting all surfaces using a microfibre cloth to capture dust and prevent it from becoming airborne.
  2. Apply a hospital-grade disinfectant to all high-touch surfaces and allow the appropriate dwell time before wiping clean.
  3. Use a damp cloth to wipe down the exterior of laundry machines, paying special attention to control panels and handles.
  4. Mop the floor using a two-bucket system to ensure clean water is used throughout the process.
  5. Remove rubbish bags, tie securely, and replace with new liners.
  6. Store all cleaning products in a designated area, ensuring they are clearly labelled and out of reach of unauthorised personnel.
  7. Inspect air vents and filters, cleaning as necessary to maintain air quality.

Equipment

  • Microfibre cloths
  • Hospital-grade disinfectant
  • Colour-coded mops and buckets
  • Rubbish bin liners
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Cleaning trolley

Quality Criteria

Performance Level Criteria
Excellent All surfaces are visibly clean and free from dust and residue. High-touch areas are sanitised with no visible marks. Floors are spotless with no streaks. Air vents are dust-free. No odours present.
Good Surfaces are mostly clean with minimal dust. High-touch areas are sanitised with minor marks. Floors have slight streaks. Air vents have minimal dust. No strong odours present.
Pass Surfaces have some dust accumulation. High-touch areas are sanitised but with visible marks. Floors have visible streaks. Air vents have noticeable dust. Mild odours present.
Fail Surfaces are dusty. High-touch areas are not sanitised. Floors are dirty with significant streaks. Air vents are clogged with dust. Strong odours present.

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