Objective
Ensure the Fire Pump Room in the healthcare facility is maintained to the highest cleaning standards, ensuring safety, hygiene, and compliance with Australian healthcare and cleaning regulations.
Quick Reference
- Facility Type: Healthcare Facility
- Space: Fire Pump Room
- Frequency: Daily
- Responsible Role: Cleaning Team Member
- Standard Code: ANCMF-AU-HF-FPR-01
Service Level
[“AS/NZS 3733:1995″,”ISO 14001:2015″,”EN 13549:2001″,”AS 1851:2012″,”ISSA Cleaning Standards”]
Scope of Work
- Dust all surfaces including equipment, pipes, and ledges.
- Sanitise high-touch surfaces such as door handles and light switches.
- Vacuum and mop floors to remove dust and debris.
- Empty and clean rubbish bins, replacing liners as needed.
- Inspect and clean any visible cobwebs or insect presence.
- Ensure all cleaning activities comply with infection control standards.
Method
- Prepare the area by removing any obstacles and ensuring the space is safe to clean.
- Use a colour-coded cleaning system to prevent cross-contamination.
- Dust all surfaces using a microfibre cloth, starting from high surfaces and working downwards.
- Sanitise high-touch areas with an approved disinfectant, allowing appropriate contact time.
- Vacuum the floor using a HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner.
- Mop the floor with a neutral detergent solution, ensuring no residue is left.
- Empty rubbish bins, clean them with a disinfectant, and replace liners.
- Conduct a final inspection to ensure all tasks are completed to standard.
Equipment
- Microfibre cloths
- HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner
- Colour-coded cleaning buckets and mops
- Approved disinfectants and detergents
- Rubbish bin liners
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Quality Criteria
| Performance Level | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Excellent | All surfaces are visibly clean and free of dust. No odours present. High-touch areas are sanitised with no residue. Floors are spotless and dry. Rubbish bins are clean and odour-free. |
| Good | Minor dust on non-critical surfaces. No strong odours. High-touch areas mostly sanitised. Floors are clean with minimal residue. Rubbish bins are emptied and clean. |
| Pass | Visible dust on some surfaces. Mild odours present. High-touch areas partially sanitised. Floors have some residue. Rubbish bins are emptied but not fully clean. |
| Fail | Significant dust accumulation. Strong odours present. High-touch areas not sanitised. Floors are dirty or sticky. Rubbish bins are full or dirty. |
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