How do you approach infection control cleaning in aged care facilities?
Big Ben Services follows established cleaning and infection control procedures, with careful attention to hygiene and areas where contamination risks need to be managed. Our experienced technicians can also provide specialist deep cleaning in response to additional hygiene requirements.
Can cleaning programs be tailored to the needs of an aged care facility?
Yes. Cleaning programs can be tailored to the requirements of your facility, from routine kitchen cleaning and scheduled deep cleans through to additional cleaning in preparation for an audit. Work can be planned around your facility’s operations to minimise disruption to residents and staff.
Can you provide specialist cleaning during a gastroenteritis outbreak?
Yes. Big Ben Services has experience providing gastroenteritis outbreak response cleaning in aged care environments. Cleaning can be carried out as part of the facility’s broader infection control and outbreak management procedures, with particular attention to hygiene and areas requiring additional cleaning.
How often should specialist cleaning be carried out in an aged care facility?
There is no single cleaning frequency that suits every aged care facility. The appropriate schedule depends on the areas being cleaned, how they are used, hygiene requirements and the facility’s cleaning and infection control procedures. Big Ben Services can work with facility managers to establish an appropriate specialist cleaning schedule.
Why does aged care cleaning require a specialised approach?
Aged care facilities have particular hygiene, infection control and operational requirements. Specialist cleaning also needs to take account of residents, staff and daily routines. Big Ben technicians are experienced in aged care environments and work with facility managers to provide thorough cleaning while minimising disruption.
What areas require particular attention when cleaning an aged care facility?
This depends on the facility and the type of specialist cleaning required. Big Ben Services has particular expertise in aged care kitchens and associated areas, including canopies and exhausts, cool rooms and fridges, ovens and char grills, floors, walls and ceilings, and laundry exhausts and ductwork.