Laundry and Standards of Cleanliness (Housekeeping)

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

Laundry Audit

• Laundry room is clearly separated into a “dirty” and "clean laundry" area

  Yes

  No

• All areas of the laundry are clean, tidy and free from risks

  Yes

  No

• All chemicals are under safe storage

  Yes

  No

• Machines are in full working order, with clean filters

  Yes

  No

• Individual storage baskets used for all personal washes

  Yes

  No

• Service user clothing is clearly marked, well maintained and ironed (if appropriate)

  Yes

  No

• Ventilation areas are free from any blockage or obstruction

  Yes

  No

• Walls or vents are free from dust

  Yes

  No

• Infection control measures in place e.g. gloves, apron

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There are facilities to combat excessive heat

  Yes

  No

• State temperature of room

• Appropriate hand washing facilities are available

  Yes

  No

• Staff are aware of the procedure for dealing with soiled linen and clothing

  Yes

  No

Housekeeping Internal - General

• The entrance and reception area is clean, welcoming with appropriate signage

  Yes

  No

• Corridors are clean and clutter free with furnishings/decor in good order

  Yes

  No

• Lounges are clean with furnishings/decor in good order

  Yes

  No

• Dining rooms are clean with furnishings/decor in good order

  Yes

  No

• Kitchenette areas and clean, in good condition and free from clutter

  Yes

  No

• Bathrooms and toilet facilities are clean and in good order with appropriate locks, free from mould and clutter

  Yes

  No

• All handwashing facilities have clean liquid soup dispensers, paper towels and antibacterial gel (as appropriate for area)

  Yes

  No

• Bathrooms have toilet roll dispensers’ not loose rolls

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Foot operated bins with lids are next to all hand washing sinks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The sluice rooms are clean, in good decorative condition and free from clutter

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Staff are well presented wearing uniforms and hair tied up neatly (where appropriate)

  Yes

  No

  N/A
Bedrooms Audit (spot check 5 bedrooms)

• Bedroom Number

• Is the room clean and tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is evidence of personalisation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Bedding is clean and bed well made

  Yes

  No

• Bedding is in good repair (not threadbare or stained)

  Yes

  No

• Soft furnishings are clean and in good order (eg cushions, chairs, curtains)

  Yes

  No

• Room is free from hazards (eg nothing on top of wardrobes, no trip hazards from cables)

  Yes

  No

• Is the ensuite bathroom clean, free from clutter and in good order

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Action Plan

• Any issues have been reported to the manager

  Yes

  No

  N/A