@hisinfection
Preventing healthcare-associated infections by sharing research, evidence and best practice in UK healthcare and around the world. We have over 1,300 members who are experts in the prevention and control of HCAIs. #InfectiousDisease #IDsky #Medsky #IPsky
HIS is proud to support the launch of new publication, 'The Principles of Medical Device Decontamination' by the CSC!
This publication has been developed to address a longstanding gap in foundational information on decontaminating reusable medical devices.
🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/Lm2o50Yq9AE
Last chance today to grab HISCON's super early bird registration and save over £100 on a standard ticket!
🗓️ 23-24 June
📍Royal College of Physicians, London
🐦 Super early bird deadline 9 March
Register 🔗 https://www.his.org.uk/training-events/annual-conference/his-annual-conference-2026/
Register for the next Insight Webinar on tackling healthcare inequalities in IPC
Kerry Holden explores how social, economic and systemic factors shape IPC outcomes. Co‑chaired by Dr Phil Norville and Dr Jon Otter.
📅15 Apr, 15:00–16:00 GMT
🔗Register for free: https://ow.ly/7fRp50Yq7FI
This #IWD2026, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting women and working towards a more equitable future.
At the Society, we are incredibly proud to be led by an all-female leadership team.
👩⚕️ President: Dr. Lisa Ridgway
👩⚕️ Chair: Dr. Manjula Meda
👩💼 CEO: Sarah Adibi
Join our BEIPI–Webber Training teleclass to learn how multi‑disciplinary collaboration shapes safer hospital design.
Hear from Dr Michael Weinbren and Dr Manjula Meda on practical approaches to built‑environment IPC
📅31 March | 13:30 –14:30
🔗Register for free: https://ow.ly/XcFW50Yq6Pb
#IPC
With measles cases rising again in several countries, we’re resharing our webinar on measles that was jointly hosted by Infection Prevention Society
In this webinar, speakers include: Mark Garvey, Vanessa Saliba, Catherine Boswell, Val Weston and Steve Hams
Watch now: https://ow.ly/gojy50YpCBc
Global trends and thematic evolution in antimicrobial stewardship research: A comprehensive bibliometric and network analysis (1977–2025)
🦠https://ow.ly/RVOw50YgYWu
#IDsky #AntimicrobialResistance #antimicrobialstewardship #AMR 🛟💊🧪
Register for TOMORROW'S Insight Webinar with Jessica Martin for an insightful session on identifying and addressing water hygiene risks in healthcare settings. Learn practical strategies to safeguard patient safety.
🗓️ 4 March 15:00
🔗 https://ow.ly/iwUb50YceMP
📢ONE WEEK TO GO 📢 Register for the next Insight Webinar with Jessica Martin for an insightful session on identifying and addressing water hygiene risks in healthcare settings. Learn practical strategies to safeguard patient safety.
🗓️ 4 March
🔗 https://ow.ly/iwUb50YceMP
📢Join us TOMORROW for IPC Training Day: Antimicrobial Resistance and Stewardship
Antimicrobial resistance continues to challenge every part of healthcare, and effective stewardship has never been more important.
🔗 Register now: https://ow.ly/I6G850XHl3E
Wexham Park Hospital's IPC team introduced a novel water dispensing system. 'Frimley Faucet' replaced traditional basins & drains with innovative, drain-free faucets, & restructured clinical workflows to enhance IPC & environmental sustainability
📘Read more▶️ https://ow.ly/1VE250Yguyl
📢1 week to go - IPC Training Day: AMR and Stewardship
The IPC Training Days programme provides education for trainees and other professionals working in the field of medical microbiology, medical virology, infectious diseases, and other areas of IPC.
🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/I6G850XHl3E
HISCON | Abstract submissions deadline less than one month away 📜
This year's conference will feature a larger poster exhibition, with a dedicated poster room and poster viewing evening reception.
Deadline: 17 March 2026
Notifications: Early April 2026
Submit today👉https://ow.ly/fgyt50YcpKa
Happy Lunar New Year from HIS! May the year ahead bring good fortune, growth, and good health to all those who celebrate ✨🌙
🎉Welcome Dortek AB - our newest Silver Sponsor of HISCON 2026!
There are a few exhibition packages left for the HIS Annual Conference this June.
Download the HISCON exhibition prospectus and contact us to book space 👉🔗 https://ow.ly/9gml50XKfyj
#HISCON26 #IPC
HISCON | Abstract submissions 📜
This year's conference will feature a larger poster exhibition, with a dedicated poster room and poster viewing evening reception.
Abstract Submission Deadline: 17 March 2026
Abstract notifications: Early April 2026
Submit today👉https://ow.ly/bg1Y50YcpKK
🏅2 weeks left to nominate for HIS Early Career Awards! 🏅
Recognising outstanding innovative contributions in the prevention and control of HCAIs from early career clinicians.
The winner receives a medal and a prize of £1,000.
👉Nominate before 27 February 2026: https://ow.ly/X19J50XN50j
📢 Improve your outbreak management skills and join us for an intensive, expert-led course designed for healthcare professionals.
🗓️ 5 March 2026
📍HIS HQ , London
🚨Over 75% of places booked, register now: https://ow.ly/UURJ50Xz5R9
📢2 weeks to go for IPC Training Day in February: Antimicrobial Resistance and Stewardship
Join our IPC Training Day for practical insights on stewardship, CPE management, WGS in TB and emerging antifungal resistance. Eligible for the HIS Foundation Certificate
🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/8Bmv50XHl2G
Register for the next Insight Webinar with Jessica Martin for an insightful session on identifying and addressing water hygiene risks in healthcare settings. Learn practical strategies to safeguard patient safety, ensure regulatory compliance, and improve IPC.
🗓️ 4 Mar
🔗 https://ow.ly/iwUb50YceMP
📢Free CPD webinar! Ask your questions to the experts behind our latest IPC in Burns services guideline
🔸Join us: 12 Feb, 1 - 2pm
🔗Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wFeZtvNaQ1uYMVC-7fV_KA
#freeIPCwebinar #IPC
📢"Topics from this course are very relevant"
🔸Our popular Water and Wastewater Safety in Healthcare course returns after excellent feedback last year. Strengthen your understanding of water-related infection risks.
📅 12–15 May
💻 Online
🔗 Limited slots: https://ow.ly/WQoN50Xz6ly
📢 Less than one month left to improve your outbreak management skills to next level!
🔸Elevate your outbreak management skills at HIS HQ. You will gain:
1. Expert-Led Learning
2. Hands-On Experience
3. Real-World Applications
🚨Over 50% of places booked, register now: https://ow.ly/UURJ50Xz5R9
🚨Last day to submit EoI🚨
📘Infection Prevention in Practice is planning a collection of summary articles covering key IPC competencies from the RCPath & Joint RCPhys Training board Medical Microbiology curriculum
📆Express interest by 6 Feb
Read more: https://ow.ly/N3eR50Y04cF
#CallforPapers 🧪
📢Free CPD webinar! Ask your questions to the experts behind our latest IPC in Burns services guideline
❓Submit Qs by 9 Feb: https://ow.ly/jIWI50Y0B10
🔸Join us: 12 Feb, 1 - 2pm
🔗Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wFeZtvNaQ1uYMVC-7fV_KA
#freeIPCwebinar #IPC
⭐ Connect, Collaborate, and Exhibit at HISCON 2026.⭐
📢With 2 platinum and 2 gold exhibitors confirmed, a limited number of exhibition and sponsorship opportunities remain
Standard rates apply, HIS corporate partners - eligible for discounted rates!
🔗 Download brochure:
https://ow.ly/ZHR750Y4gpR
🧬1 day to go for the next Insight Webinar: Genomic Surveillance & IPC
04 Feb 2026 | 15:00–16:00 GMT
Join Dr Alexander Sundermann in this session for a deep dive into the principles and practicalities of genomic surveillance in IPC.
🔗 Register now: https://ow.ly/cLuX50XSU7K
#IPC #Genomics
You can register for the Insight Webinar (in partnership with @hisinfection.bsky.social & IPS), scheduled for Weds 4th Feb 2026 here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/78683f...
🔉NEXT BEIPI EVENT - We will be re-running our highly successful January workshop in Manchester this March. If you are interested in avoiding infection risks when building healthcare facilities, this workshop is for you!
🗓️ 25 March 2026
Manchester
Register before 20 Feb👉 https://ow.ly/pGjF50XFzcQ
🚨Call for Papers🚨
📘Infection Prevention in Practice is planning a collection of summary articles covering key IPC competencies from the RCPath and Joint RCPhys Training board Medical Microbiology curriculum
📆Express interest by 6 Feb
Read more: https://ow.ly/N3eR50Y04cF
#OpenAccess #CallforPapers 🧪🛟
