IPC for Cleaning and Environmental
Services

Cleanliness: the invisible shield protecting every resident 
Give cleaning and laundry staff, and their supervisors, the practical IPC knowledge to do their jobs safely and confidently - the right products and methods, the PPE that protects them, how to recognise and respond to risk and exposure, and how to escalate to their IPC Lead with confidence rather than uncertainty. 
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1.5 CPD Hours
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Cleaning & Laundry Staff
 Supervisors/Team Leads

About this workshop

Cleaning and laundry staff clean every room and every load, every day - but most training stops at “wipe the surface” or “run the wash.” It rarely explains why the sequence matters, what's actually in the products being used, what protects you when a task goes wrong, or who to turn to when something feels outside your control. That gap is where risk lives - both to residents and to the staff doing the work. 

This is a 90-minute, floor-level workshop built specifically for the people doing the cleaning and the laundry, and the supervisors who lead them - not a management or policy session. Every topic answers one question in plain terms: why does this matter, for the resident and for you? It covers the products you use, the methods you follow, the PPE that protects you, the real risks involved, what to do if you're exposed, clear do's and don'ts for every task, and how your facility's IPC Lead is there to support you - not just check up on you. 


Practical IPC for Cleaning & Environmental Services

Protect residents. Protect yourself. Work with confidence.
  • Online workshop
  • CPD: 1.5 hours + certificate
  • Practical, floor-level training with real scenarios, demonstrations and activities
  • Take-home resources including cleaning guides, outbreak resources and quick-reference tools

Who It Is For?

  • Cleaning staff and laundry staff - the people doing the daily cleaning, disinfection, and linen handling in resident rooms, common areas, and the laundry 
  • Their supervisors and team leaders, who set the standard on shift and are usually the first point of escalation 

By the end of the workshop, you’ll be able to:

01
UNDERSTAND WHY CLEANING MATTERS
Recognise how surfaces, equipment and linen can spread infection and your role in breaking the chain.
02
CLEAN, DISINFECT & STERILISE CORRECTLY
Know the difference, when each is required, and how to select and use the right product.
03
FOLLOW THE RIGHT CLEANING SEQUENCE
Apply clean-to-dirty, high-to-low and correct mopping and bucket hygiene techniques.
04
USE PPE TO PROTECT YOURSELF
Choose, put on and remove the right PPE for the task and risk and avoid common mistakes.
05
HANDLE LINEN & WASTE SAFELY
Sort, handle and transport linen and waste safely, including correct sharps management.
06
RESPOND TO SPILLS & EXPOSURES
Know what to do for blood or body fluid spills and what to do immediately if you’re exposed.
07
CLEAN SAFELY DURING OUTBREAKS
Understand when routine cleaning isn’t enough and how cleaning changes during gastro, respiratory and C. diff outbreaks.
08
KNOW WHEN TO ESCALATE
Recognise when something isn’t right, when to raise a concern, and how your IPC Lead can support you.

Practical IPC Resources for Attendees

Resources provided include:

  Blood & Body Fluid Spill Poster and Checklist

  Chain of Transmission Posters

  Cleaning Schedule Template

  Disinfectant Product Selection Guide

  Outbreak Cleaning Protocol Card


                  ...and more!

  Exposure & Incident Reporting Quick Guide

Upcoming Workshops

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Online one hour workshops:
 Wed 24 Feb 2027 
2.00PM AU / 4.00PM NZ 
 Wed 25 August 2027 
12.30PM AU / 2.30PM NZ




 Tue 8 June 2027 
10.30AM AU / 12.30PM NZ 
 Tue 9 November 2027  
10.30AM AU / 12.30PM NZ 
Prefer to work at your own pace?  Our online module is coming soon!

Ready to strengthen IPC where it happens every day?

Give your cleaning and laundry team the practical knowledge and confidence to work safely, respond to risk, and help prevent the spread of infection.