HIQA-Compliant Healthcare Cleaning Across Galway
Galway is the primary healthcare hub for the west of Ireland. University Hospital Galway (UHG) on Newcastle Road is the main acute hospital for the Saolta University Health Care Group, serving populations across Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, and beyond. It is one of the busiest emergency departments in the country and a major teaching hospital linked to the University of Galway's School of Medicine. Merlin Park University Hospital, located on the eastern side of the city, provides orthopaedic, rehabilitation, and older persons services. The Bon Secours Hospital Galway on Renmore Road and the Galway Clinic at Doughiska provide private hospital care including surgical, medical, and diagnostic services.
Beyond these hospitals, Galway has a dense network of GP surgeries, dental practices, physiotherapy clinics, primary care centres, and nursing homes spread across the city and county. From a multi-GP practice in the city centre to a rural GP surgery in Clifden or Ballinasloe, every healthcare facility is subject to HIQA standards and requires cleaning that meets those standards.
Optus Glean provides specialist healthcare cleaning across Galway with teams trained in infection control protocols, colour-coded cleaning systems, and the documentation required for HIQA compliance.
Healthcare Facilities We Clean in Galway
Hospitals
We provide cleaning services for hospital environments across Galway:
- University Hospital Galway (UHG) — Wards, outpatient departments, ED peripherals, corridors, waiting areas, offices, canteens
- Merlin Park University Hospital — Orthopaedic wards, rehabilitation spaces, older persons units, corridors, common areas
- Bon Secours Hospital Galway — Private hospital requiring premium cleaning standards across all clinical and non-clinical areas
- Galway Clinic — Diagnostic and surgical facility with specialist cleaning needs
GP Surgeries and Medical Centres
We clean GP practices across Galway city (Eyre Square, Salthill, Knocknacarra, Newcastle, Renmore) and the county (Oranmore, Tuam, Athenry, Loughrea, Ballinasloe, Clifden, Oughterard). Each practice receives a tailored specification covering clinical rooms, waiting areas, reception, and decontamination zones.
Dental Practices
Galway's dental practices require specialist cleaning addressing treatment rooms, decontamination areas, waiting rooms, and reception. We serve dental practices in the city centre, suburbs, and county towns with evening and early morning cleaning schedules.
Nursing Homes and Residential Care
Galway's nursing homes and residential care facilities are subject to HIQA registration and inspection. We provide daily cleaning of bedrooms, communal areas, dining rooms, bathrooms, and kitchens. Our teams work sensitively around elderly residents, maintaining hygiene standards while minimising disruption.
Our Healthcare Cleaning Standards
- Colour-coded systems — Red (washrooms), blue (general areas), green (kitchens), yellow (clinical areas). No cross-contamination between zones
- Hospital-grade disinfectants — Effective against MRSA, C. difficile, norovirus, and other HCAIs
- Documentation — Digital cleaning logs with date, time, area, operative name. Audit-ready at all times
- Trained staff — Infection control, PPE, hand hygiene, clinical waste, COSHH, patient dignity. Annual refresher training
Healthcare Cleaning Pricing in Galway
- GP surgery (100–200 sqm) — €400 to €650/month
- Dental practice (100–250 sqm) — €500 to €850/month
- Nursing home (20–60 beds) — €1,800 to €4,500/month
- Primary care centre — €1,200 to €3,500/month
- Hospital departments — Custom pricing based on site survey
Frequently Asked Questions — Healthcare Cleaning Galway
Do you clean University Hospital Galway (UHG)?
Yes. We provide cleaning services suitable for the hospital environment at UHG, the primary acute hospital for the Saolta Group serving Galway, Mayo, and Roscommon. Our cleaning covers wards, outpatient departments, corridors, waiting areas, offices, canteens, and all public areas with HIQA-compliant protocols.
How much does healthcare cleaning cost in Galway?
Healthcare cleaning in Galway costs between €14 and €19 per hour in 2026. A standard GP surgery costs €400 to €650 per month. Dental practices range from €500 to €850 per month. Nursing home and hospital contracts are priced based on site surveys.
Is your healthcare cleaning in Galway HIQA compliant?
Yes. We follow HIQA National Standards with colour-coded systems, hospital-grade disinfectants, documented schedules, and regular audits. Our teams are trained in infection control protocols specific to each facility type.
Do you clean GP surgeries and dental practices in Galway?
Yes. We clean practices throughout Galway city and county, including the city centre, Salthill, Knocknacarra, Oranmore, Tuam, Loughrea, Athenry, Ballinasloe, and Clifden. Cleaning is scheduled outside appointment hours.
Do you provide cleaning at Merlin Park Hospital?
Yes. Merlin Park University Hospital provides orthopaedic, rehabilitation, and older persons services. We clean wards, outpatient areas, rehabilitation spaces, corridors, and all common areas with appropriate protocols for these patient populations.
What infection control training do your Galway healthcare cleaning teams receive?
All operatives receive specialist training in infection prevention, PPE usage, hand hygiene, clinical waste handling, COSHH, colour-coded system compliance, and patient dignity. Training is documented and refreshed annually.