🖐️ 'Hand hygiene knowledge among nurses and nursing students–a descriptive cross-sectional comparative survey using the WHO's “Hand Hygiene Knowledge Questionnaire” - read the latest research from Healthcare Infection Society journal, IPIP: spkl.io/60164FMSr.

#HandHygiene

Don’t miss the early bird rate for IPC leaders’ course (formerly DIPC day) on 5 June. This online course will cover aspects of managing services and infrastructure that are relevant to all those in an #IPC #leadership role.

Early bird rate until 13 May: ow.ly/RR3H50Rr1vS

There are plans to build 40 new hospitals by 2030. We need to design and build these correctly – that is not currently happening.

Join our webinar to find a way forward, bringing #IPC , #architects and #M &E consultants together.

📅 9 May 1-2pm
Register👉 ow.ly/HcrJ50R1Z3p

🏥New review examines preventative strategies in non-ventilator acquired hospital associated pneumonia #NVHAP
🦠Covers management of aspiration risk, interventions for oral hygiene, the role of mobilisation/physio, environmental factors and vaccination
journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S0195-…

“Hospitals are meant to make us better🏥. But they can also make us sick.”

If buildings aren’t designed and built correctly, patient impact can be severe and life threatening.

Join our webinar to find a solution.

📅 9 May 1-2pm
💰 FREE
Register👉 ow.ly/HcrJ50R1Z3p

Attend our free #FMT webinar - your opportunity to ask our expert panel questions on the 2nd edition of the joint BSG and HIS guidelines

📅 22 May 5-6pm
💻Online
Register👉
Download for free 👉 ow.ly/Ac1850RekO5
#HISGuidelines #HISWebinar

Impactful research from the Journal of Hospital Infection being discussed now in 'A Year in Infection' a round up of the best research in IPC at #ECCMID2024 - links included in thread from Journal of Hospital Infection

Register for FIS HIS International 2024📢

As hosting society @HIS_Infection is looking forward to welcoming you for 3 days at the ACC in Liverpool from 20-22 November. Register now 👉buff.ly/3vbudom

FIS Conference BIA #IPC #HISevents #InfectionPrevention #FISHIS24

We've arrived at #ECCMID2024 ESCMID Interested to learn more about HIS? Get in touch to arrange a meeting and find out more about our plans.

👋 Sarah Adibi, CEO
👋 Helen Davies, Head of Membership and PD
👋 Christine Fears, Head of Publishing

DM us to arrange a meet ☕📅

Most positive comments from reviewers I’ve ever had!

It’s cheaper to build a hospital right than to build it cheap and fix it later. We cannot afford to get this wrong! Many design and #construction problems in hospitals are preventable: join our FREE webinar to find a way forward.

📅 9 May 1-2pm
Register👉 ow.ly/HcrJ50R1Z3p

Good luck to everyone taking their RC of Pathologists Virology Part 2 exams today! 🤞

Join HIS today and get access to:
📗 Journal of Hospital Infection Journal of Hospital Infection
🎓 discounted rates for events and courses
🏆 funding opportunities.

Join 👉 his.org.uk/join-us/

Attend our free #FMT webinar - your opportunity to ask our expert panel questions on the 2nd edition of the joint BSG and HIS guidelines

📅 22 May 5-6pm
💻Online
Register👉
Download for free 👉 ow.ly/Ac1850RekO5
#HISGuidelines #HISWebinar

Wondering what subjects #HISCON will address? Chair of HISCON Surabhi Taori explains what will be covered at the event and who the conference is aimed at.

Book for 1 or 2 days.

Full programme👉 ow.ly/Xm6H50QVpA9
Book now to receive early bird rate👉ow.ly/jQ8l50QVpAa

'Risk management is something #IPC professionals are expected to do but it is not always addressed at conferences or events', Chair of #HISCON Surabhi explains.

Book the conference which addresses the needs of IPC professionals with practical solutions👉ow.ly/jQ8l50QVpAa

Introduction to advanced level - where are you on the @nhsengland #IPC education framework? Matthew Cripps explains at #IPC 24 how the levels give IPC professionals a clear pathway. HIS training courses align to the framework, book today 👉 his.org.uk/training-event…

Day 2 #IPC 24 kicks off with Matthew Cripps of NHS England updating on the #IPC Education framework 🎓 find out how HIS supports the framework and how we can help IPC professionals his.org.uk/news/2022-2023…

💧 Call for comments on the draft scope for our next guideline 'water management for healthcare microbiologists'💧

If you are involved in water safety at a healthcare setting we want to hear from you 💬

More info 👉 ow.ly/22Kt50RiJ8B
Deadline 📅 14 May

Remember to submit your abstract for #FISHIS24 ✍️

Submit your research or piece of work for consideration as a poster or oral presentation at the 2024 conference in Liverpool 👉 buff.ly/4civv1Q

FIS Conference Healthcare Infection Society BIA #IPC #HISevents #FISHIS24

An important evidence based treatment for CDI. Very useful to have this guidance