Healthcare Infection Society

Preventing healthcare-associated infections by sharing research, evidence and best practice in UK healthcare and around the world.

[Healthcare Infection Society @HIS_infection]

We wanted to let followers know that we will no longer post on any official HIS or HIS journal accounts on X. We will delete our account after allowing time for people to follow us elsewhere.

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📢 "Outstanding course, worth the money"
🔸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
🔗 More info: https://t.co/s48SxmKllQ

[Healthcare Infection Society @HIS_infection]

🎉A warm welcome to T-safe, our newest Platinum Sponsor of HISCON 2026!

✨We are excited and grateful to our sponsors for supporting us and making HISCON possible

📢 Limited exhibition & sponsorship opportunities remain, get involved!
🔗 https://t.co/xweRwGcYP7
#HISCON26 #IPC

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Delighted to announce the next instalment of our Insight Webinar series, led by Dr Alexander Sundermann on “Genomic surveillance for IPC: principles and practicalities”, Weds 4th Feb, register here: https://t.co/eEgj0RGvQ7 In partnership with @HIS_infection & @IPS_Infection

[Healthcare Infection Society @HIS_infection]

📢Upcoming IPC Training Day: 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://t.co/3N6M4vA9mo

[Healthcare Infection Society @HIS_infection]

📢Travel grant submissions are now open!

🔹We offer travel grants of up to £750 to support members in an early career or trainee post to present their research

⏰Apply before: 1 February - for conferences taking place after this date.
🔗More info: https://t.co/XzJDz0K6Jk

[Healthcare Infection Society @HIS_infection]

📢 This new year, get ready to take 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

🚨Register now, limited spaces: https://t.co/K545RWltEL

[Healthcare Infection Society @HIS_infection]

📢 IPC Training Days in 2026 are live !
🔹26 Feb - AMR and stewardship
Register now: https://t.co/PUCYsvOIzu
🔹11 June - Behaviour change, quality improvement and leadership
🔹09 Sep - Aspects of decontamination
🔹10 Nov - Reducing harm to patients and improving quality of care

[Healthcare Infection Society @HIS_infection]

📢 The HIS/UKHSA Foundation Course is now FULLY BOOKED!
🔸Want to join if a spot opens? Join the waitlist: https://t.co/Tis0CJz4UC
🔹Can’t make these dates? Register interest for future courses: https://t.co/BynMmh7w1J

#IPC #Healthcare #HealthcareEducation

[Healthcare Infection Society @HIS_infection]

🎉We’re pleased to announce @InivosGroup as a Gold Sponsor of HISCON 2026!

👏Grateful to our sponsors for supporting us and making HISCON possible

📢 Limited exhibition & sponsorship opportunities remain, get involved!
🔗 https://t.co/xweRwGcYP7
#HISCON26 #IPC

[Healthcare Infection Society @HIS_infection]

🧬 Upcoming Insight Webinar: Genomic Surveillance & IPC
04 Feb 2026 | 15:00–16:00 GMT
Join Dr Alexander Sundermann and Dr James Price for a deep dive into the principles and practicalities of genomic surveillance in IPC.

🔗 Register now: https://t.co/yNDLtIrBJD

#IPC #Genomics

[Healthcare Infection Society @HIS_infection]

✨HIS Members Only: Check your email inbox for an invite to the 45th HIS AGM
📅 29 Jan | 🕐 12:30–13:15 GMT
📍 Online via Zoom

Your chance to hear updates about our activities, ask us questions and help shape HIS’s future.

🔗 Register now: https://t.co/H6Qr9Cdi2A

[Healthcare Infection Society @HIS_infection]

🎉We’re pleased to announce @TristelGlobal as a Platinum Sponsor of HISCON 2026!

👏Grateful to our sponsors for supporting us and making HISCON possible

📢 Limited exhibition & sponsorship opportunities still remain, get involved!
🔗 https://t.co/xweRwGcYP7
#HISCON26 #IPC

[Healthcare Infection Society @HIS_infection]

📢Last day left to apply - Events & Partnerships Manager!
🔹Apply by 7 Jan 2026
📍Location: London.
🔗 Apply now: https://t.co/zQmDAOumSR
#EventsManager #LondonJobs #JoinOurTeam #NowHiring

[Healthcare Infection Society @HIS_infection]

📢1 day to go!
🧫 Insight Webinar: Candidozyma auris in Kuwait
07 Jan 2026 | 15:00–16:00 GMT

Join Dr Areej Al-Ali, Dr Phil Norville and Dr Jon Otter for a look at the real IPC challenges of managing C. auris.

🔗 Register: https://t.co/wukqmv5j5Q
#CAuris

[Healthcare Infection Society @HIS_infection]

🚨Last day to apply!
✨Join the HIS team! ✨

We’re recruiting a Researcher in Evidence Synthesis to drive guideline development, rapid reviews and knowledge mobilisation in IPC.

Deadline: 5 Jan 2026.
Details: https://t.co/sgi02ejvlc
#ResearchJobs #Hiring

[Healthcare Infection Society @HIS_infection]

📢"Highly recommend it to anyone in IPC World"
🔸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://t.co/s48SxmKllQ

[Healthcare Infection Society @HIS_infection]

🏅HIS Early Career Awards - Nominations Open! 🏅

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://t.co/1do985gkDf

[Healthcare Infection Society @HIS_infection]

📢Upcoming IPC Training Day: 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://t.co/3N6M4vA9mo

[Healthcare Infection Society @HIS_infection]

📢5 days left to apply - Events & Partnerships Manager!
🔹Apply by 7 Jan 2026
📍Location: London.
🔗 Apply now: https://t.co/zQmDAOumSR
#EventsManager #LondonJobs #JoinOurTeam #NowHiring