SHEA membership renewals for 2026 are now open! Renew today to keep your access to education, networking, and advocacy benefits — and avoid a lapse in membership. All memberships expire Dec. 31, 2025.

📢 Call for Abstracts! Submit your abstracts for SHEA Spring 2026 by January 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Don’t miss your chance to share your research with leaders in healthcare epidemiology and infection prevention. bit.ly/4qNoqNU

Grab your favorite beverage, turn on your camera, and join the conversation! Join us on Thursday, November 20th at 3:00pm ET for Converse & Convene, 'Custody & Contagion: How Are You Tackling IPC in Correctional Settings?'. For more information & to register: bit.ly/4800wHw

Join SHEA's global network of professionals and exchange ideas, challenges, and innovations that strengthen infection prevention practices worldwide. Application Deadline: December 12, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EST bit.ly/47FNEVE

Join us for a virtual session of the SHEA/PIDS Infection Prevention and Control & Hospital Epidemiology Series on November 6th at 1pm ET! This session will focus on IPC considerations in tuberculosis. For more information & to register: bit.ly/4nXPVCx

SHEA is proud to offer several scholarships to support training and professional development in healthcare epidemiology, infection prevention, antibiotic stewardship, & public health. Apply for a scholarship to SHEA Spring by December 12th, 2025 at 11:59pm ET! For more information: bit.ly/49zQ7Du

Attend our upcoming Town Hall on November 12th at 4p.m. ET! Panelists will share evidence-based strategies to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia and related complications, highlight common pitfalls, and discuss approaches that improve outcomes and reduce mortality. Register: bit.ly/3JBcjm8

Join us on November 5th at 1:30 pm ET for SHEA's Raising the Bar: How to Advocate for Resources for Effective Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) Teams. Register here: bit.ly/48XKVJC

Check out the 3 articles SHEA’s Journal Club explored at their September meeting! Link to read the full summaries: bit.ly/43MKCO5

New multisociety guidance from SHEA, APIC, IDSA, PALTmed & AGS offers an updated framework for infection prevention in nursing homes—balancing safety with a homelike environment. Read in ICHE: bit.ly/47vOSCV

Meet the presenters and expert panel for the SHEA/PIDS IPC & Hospital Epidemiology Series on November 6th at 1pm ET! This session will focus on IPC considerations in tuberculosis. For more information & to register: bit.ly/4nXPVCx

In this episode of The ASHE Podcast, Dr. Emine Alp Meşe, author of “Prioritizing isolation precautions: a patient-centered approach to infection prevention and control,” discusses how a patient-centered framework can transform infection prevention and control. bit.ly/47ssvy2

Check out the Leaders in Epidemiology, Antimicrobial Stewardship and Public Health (LEAP) fellowship playbook — an adaptable guide for ID training programs and health departments to create experiential programs that bridge clinical medicine and public health. bit.ly/4hDma7O

Claim your credits! https://idweek.org/ce-credits #IDWeek2025 offers 200 PRA Category 1 Credits™, 200 IPCE, 200 ANCC contact hours, 178 live and on-demand CPE contact hours, 200 MOC points, and 181.5 PACE and CE Broker contact hours.

Join Us for a virtual session of the SHEA/PIDS Infection Prevention and Control & Hospital Epidemiology Series on November 6th! This session will focus on IPC considerations in tuberculosis. For more information & to register: bit.ly/4nXPVCx

For almost 40 years, International Infection Prevention Week has showcased the importance of stopping the spread of infections. Thank you to all our infection preventionist SHEA members for your dedication and leadership in keeping healthcare safe!

We were excited to host the SHEA Business Meeting Breakfast at IDWeek this morning! Thank you to our attendees for the wonderful turnout.

New on The SHEA Podcast! Dr. Jonathan Ryder and Dr. Aditi Ramakrishnan discuss the intersection of sexually transmitted infections and antimicrobial stewardship. Listen now: bit.ly/488Ar9I

Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology, an official journal of SHEA, is seeking an Associate Editor to join its dynamic editorial team. Send a brief statement of interest and a current CV to [email protected] by November 1, 2025. For more information: bit.ly/475Ug0g

Join SHEA & PIDS for Challenging Topics in Pediatric Healthcare Epidemiology 🗓️ November 13 & 14, 2025 | 🕐 1:00–4:45 PM ET / 1:00–4:30 PM ET Register now: bit.ly/4kn62aE #HealthcareEpi #PediatricID #InfectionPrevention

We call for the reversal of the dangerous firings of federal employees and for Congress to move quickly to pass full-year spending bills that ensure that proposed cuts to public health are averted and federal appropriations are spent as Congress intended. Our joint statement: bit.ly/4ogE8ii

New on The ICHE Podcast! 🎙️ Experts Dr. Loren Miller, Dr. Lyndsay O’Hara, and Dr. Mary-Claire Roghmann discuss infection prevention in long-term care facilities—covering decolonization, enhanced barrier precautions, and practical strategies to reduce HAIs & MDROs. 🔗 Listen now: bit.ly/4o7vAdx

SHEA Spring 2026 registration is now live! This year’s theme — Defending Science, Protecting Patients — is woven throughout the program, highlighting the power of evidence-based practice and collaboration to strengthen healthcare systems and improve outcomes. Register here: bit.ly/3KSc1aJ

The 2026 membership renewal period is now open! Please note that ALL SHEA memberships are based on the calendar year and will expire on December 31, 2025.

Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology, an official journal of SHEA, is seeking an Associate Editor to join its dynamic editorial team. Send a brief statement of interest and a current CV to [email protected] by November 1, 2025.

New on The SHEA Podcast! Dr. Madhuri Sopirala moderates a discussion with Dr. Samuel Mandell & Dr. David Weber on the unique infection prevention challenges in burn units. Listen now: bit.ly/488Ar9I

Join SHEA's Town Hall on October 14th at 4pm ET! We will be joined by Dr. Payal Patel to discuss practical prevention strategies for catheter-associated urinary tract infections. Register today: bit.ly/4ny6FA3

Coming to #IDWeek2025? Sign up for one or all of these SHEA-curated pre-meeting workshops! @idweek.bsky.social 👉 Find more information & register: bit.ly/3VBh41A

New on The ASHE Podcast! Dr. Brittany Rodriguez, Dr. Andrea Prinzi, and Dr. Denver Niles share key takeaways from the inaugural AMR Summit, held in November 2024, including rapid diagnostics, implementation science, and strategies for engaging hospital leadership. 🎧 Listen: bit.ly/46WUkP1

Join us on September 29th at 3:00pm ET for Converse & Convene: Navigating Respiratory Season Challenges in Healthcare. Register here: bit.ly/4nj3PyT

Today was the first day of the ACIP's September meeting. SHEA’s liaison is participating to ensure we can be on hand if needed to voice expertise on a specific population for vaccination - that of healthcare personnel to protect them and patients. Live stream links: bit.ly/4gsMl09

Join us on September 25th for the first session of SHEA's three-part course, Diagnostic Stewardship: From Concept to Implementation. Register today for access to the complete program: bit.ly/46KeigM

Today’s Senate hearing with Susan Monarez, PhD, and Debra Houry, MD, MPH as witnesses, is a stark warning that public health leadership is in crisis and the safety of the American public is at risk. Read our full statement: bit.ly/4ptdhRv

We want your ideas for IDWeek 2026 sessions! Now is your chance to share either a full session proposal, which includes potential moderators, speakers and more, or simply a quick topic idea. Session suggestions due Oct. 31. https://www.abstractscorecard.com/cfp/submit/login.asp?EventKey=LRYXMDGG

#WorldPatientSafetyDay is a reminder to deliver care that’s safe and child-centered. Let’s commit to safer systems, smarter prescribing, & stronger patient-engagement. #PatientSafety #WPSD2025

Key findings from the U.S. Public Health Service's 2025 Guidelines for the Management of Occupational Exposure to HIV and Recommendations for PEP The full guideline is available here: doi.org/10.1017/ice....

In the newest episode of The SHEA Podcast, Dr. Katie Chiotos & Dr. Trevor Van Schooneveld unpack metagenomic sequencing in infectious disease care—how to use results wisely, prevent overuse, and shape the future of stewardship & infection prevention. Listen here 👉 bit.ly/4n133Gp

Worldwide, fungal diseases and antimicrobial-resistant fungi are increasing. Fungal Disease Awareness Week is September 15-19. Learn about fungal diseases during #FungalWeek25 and raise awareness to help reduce the harmful effects of fungal diseases. bit.ly/4dyCy6u

Today is World Sepsis Day 🦠 Sepsis is the number one: - Cause of death in hospitals - Cause for hospital readmissions - Healthcare cost Check out the CDC’s sepsis resources for caregivers and public health partners: bit.ly/46jGaa6

Check out SHEA member and ICHE Social Media Editor Alex Sundermann and his colleague Miranda Yaver’s op-ed in The Hill: “If Trump wants to cut health spending, he’s defunding the wrong agency.” thehill.com/opinion/heal...

Read ASHE's conversation with SHEA's Executive Director Kristy Weinshel about the behind-the-scenes work at SHEA and leading by “The Golden Rule.” 🔗: bit.ly/3KgIZRS

The latest episode of The ICHE Podcast discusses VR in healthcare training with Dr. Aline Wolfensberger, Dr. Erica Shenoy & Dr. Thomas Murray—sharing findings from their recent studies & tips for practitioners considering the integration of VR into infection prevention programs. 🎧 bit.ly/3VEpPYB

Check out the 4 articles SHEA’s Journal Club explored at their July meeting! Link to read the full summaries: bit.ly/4paUJFF

Join SHEA’s webinar on Sept 15th for the latest on the National Healthcare Safety Network's modernization efforts. Hear directly from CDC experts about new tools, improved functionality, and what healthcare facilities can expect. Registration Link: bit.ly/3JIUqSn

As national medical, scientific, public health and patient organizations, we call for the resignation of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to ensure the health of the American people. Read our full statement: bit.ly/4g6kBOZ

Join the CDC’s COCA Call on Thursday, Sept 11th for the latest on measles in the U.S. Experts will cover clinician FAQs on prevention, identification & testing, and review key MMR vaccination recommendations. Learn more & register: bit.ly/4gqU5QB

"We are faced now with dramatic cuts in the CDC... it's going to affect every person in the United States, because these cutbacks will dramatically affect their city and their state public health departments." -- SHEA President David J. Weber, MD, MPH bit.ly/3JJL9cD

Check out the program for the 2-day SHEA/PIDS virtual workshop, "Challenging Topics in Pediatric Healthcare Epidemiology" Register today: bit.ly/41yJMUe

New from SHEA: Patient, Caregiver & Visitor Guides! Hospitals can use these quick-reference tools as digital flipbooks, lobby/waiting room displays, or conversation starters during rounds. Learn more & access print, digital, or licensed versions: shea-online.org/guidance/

New episode! Dr. David Weber chats with Dr. Preeti Mehrotra & Dr. Marci Drees about their experiences as SHEA liaisons to ACIP. Hear insights on vaccine data review, lessons from COVID, & what’s next for vaccines + public health. Listen here: on.soundcloud.com/K0e7IhOTizCP...