Dr @jon-otter.bsky.social receives HIS Early Career Award 2025 🏆 Dr Otter, DIPC at Guys & St Thomas NHS Trust, stood out among a strong field of applicants. Read on to learn more about why the judges selected Jon as well as his thoughts on being awarded. Read news story 👉 ow.ly/B2W450WhkVq

So, I have a bit of news...I have been awarded the @hisinfection.bsky.social Early Career Award. A massive honour and privilege! www.his.org.uk/news/dr-jon-...

Interested to see this @hisinfection.bsky.social report on the silent pandemic and the role of the built environment www.his.org.uk/news/the-sil...

A clear theme this afternoon at #HISCON25: Competence development is key to solving challenges in the healthcare built environment. Talks from Mike Weinbren, Nigel Keery OBE, and the NHP team (Alpa Patel & Rahul Chodhari) stressed that people—not just infrastructure—drive safer, resilient hospitals

How can hospital design fight AMR? At #HISCON25, Tim Ho & @ManjulaMeda shared how water-free ICU care tackles hidden risks in hospitals - more than a facilities fix, it’s a culture shift. Learn more about this at our joint webinar with Architects for Health on 1 July: lnkd.in/e4nCkVe

Great start to #HISCON25 with Dame Judith Hackitt on systems thinking in complex organisations. From Grenfell to the NHS, she urged a shift from box-ticking to culture change, resilience, and collaboration. A powerful call for proactive safety and accountability.

Set up complete - ready to welcome everyone to #HISCON25

Fasinating to attend the @msf.ca Scientific Day in London to learn about infection prevention and control in some of the most challenging healthcare settings around the world, and how research can be impactfully operationalised in these contexts. #MSFsci #MSFScientificDay

The Abstract deadline for FIS International 2025 is Monday 7 July. View the topics and submit your piece of work before the deadline for your opportunity to become part of this year's international event 👉 fitwise.eventsair.com/fis2025/even... @hisinfection.bsky.social @biainfection.bsky.social

View the programme 📃 Featuring Hot topics in #BoneandJointInfection, #CriticalCareInfections, and #AntimicrobialStewardship and Accreditation plus lots more 👉 fitwise.eventsair.com/fis2025/prog... @hisinfection.bsky.social @biainfection.bsky.social #IPC #InfectionPrevention #FIS25

📘Join the Society for a FREE lunchtime webinar with @ipcpartners.bsky.social based on the HIS journals' special issue 'MRSA: The Enduring Foe' chaired by Siobháin Kelly, with speakers @philnorville.bsky.social and @jon-otter.bsky.social 📗 Register👉 ow.ly/TR7c50VR9Sa

👐 Celebrate yesterday's @who.int World Hand Hygiene Day! 👐 Read the IPIP editor's perspective on challenges for hand hygiene in 2025 for free here▶️ ow.ly/oqVF50VM7Av #handhygiene #WHHD

The Silent Pandemic within the built environment... 🚨 🏥 AMR is spreading through the buildings meant to keep us safe — hospitals. Last month HIS hosted a workshop to address the challenge... 🦠 Experts are calling for urgent action. 👉 Read more ow.ly/I87K50VKk8L

📽️ Webinar catch up 📽️ Controlling Outbreaks in Healthcare: The Role of Environmental Hygiene This webinar was organised in collaboration with HIS and the European study group for nosocomial infection @esgni-escmid.bsky.social Watch now💻 ow.ly/p9qp50VuKmt

UPCOMING FREE WEBINAR 💻 How to embed water free care in intensive care and beyond in UK healthcare settings - benefits and challenges #IDsky #Medsky 🗣️Joost Hopman, Jaroslaw Graniewski, Victoria Gentry, Bruna Pitaes Chair: Manjula Meda 📆 7 May ⌚ 1-2pm Register 👉 ow.ly/35pQ50VAEmT

Healthcare professionals and infection prevention experts will unite at this year's @hisinfection.bsky.social Annual Conference in association with RSPH. RSPH Members are eligible for a discount at registration. Book your ticket here 👇 www.rsph.org.uk/event/his-an...

NEW GUIDELINE📄 @escmid.bsky.social and HIS are drafting the scope for a new joint guideline on environmental sampling for detecting MDR bacteria and C. diff in IPC. We’re seeking stakeholder input on the guideline’s scope and topic areas. @taescmid.bsky.social 📅Respond by 16 May👉 ow.ly/hKBU50VBKAI

The preliminary programme for FIS International 2025 is now available. We’re working hard to bring you an excellent line-up of speakers and sessions this year. Check out the preliminary programme 👉 fitwise.eventsair.com/fis2025/prog... @hisinfection.bsky.social @biainfection.bsky.social #IPC

⭐ FIS International 2025⭐ Taking place from 2-4 December at the BIC, Bournemouth and hosted by the British Infection Association. Register now 👉https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis2025/ @hisinfection.bsky.social @biainfection.bsky.social #IPC #InfectionPrevention

Remember to submit an abstract for #FIS25 The abstract deadline for 2025 is Monday 7th of July ⏳. Find out more about what is involved at 👉 fitwise.eventsair.com/fis2025/even... @hisinfection.bsky.social @biainfection.bsky.social #IPC #InfectionPrevention

Thank you to Cepheid who are Exhibiting at #FIS25 fisconference.org If you are interested in exhibition and sponsorship opportunities, please contact [email protected] @hisinfection.bsky.social @biainfection.bsky.social #IPC #InfectionPrevention

🦷Ventilator-associated pneumonia is a serious hospital-associated infection among mechanically ventilated patients. Proper oral care is a critical intervention 🪥Paper evaluates effectiveness of single-use oral care sets in reducing #VAP incidence www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S019...

UPCOMING FREE WEBINAR 💻 How to embed water free care in intensive care and beyond in UK healthcare settings - benefits and challenges 🗣️Joost Hopman, Jaroslaw Graniewski, Victoria Gentry, Bruna Pitaes Chair: Manjula Meda 📆 7 May ⌚ 1-2pm BST Register 👉 ow.ly/35pQ50VAEmT

Farewell Vienna #ESCMID2025 - been a great conference and look forward to connecting with everyone we met post conference! Posting some of the amazing artwork exhibited at ESCMID… enjoy! 🖼️

#ESCMID2025 The “We need to talk about toilets” 🚽 session was a powerful reminder of how the built environment impacts infection control. From flushing aerosols to poor ventilation — it all matters. Join HIS in embedding IPC into healthcare design: ow.ly/KgZ250VrCSO @escmid.bsky.social

Great talk at #ESCMID2025 by HIS Secretary Dr James Price on how #WGS can optimise #IPC & tackle #HCAIs — insights from the GENOTIPE study, research funded by HIS platinum partner Genpax. Learn more about HIS partners: lnkd.in/eEGfBmZv #Genomics #InfectionControl

📽️Webinar catch up: It's in the water? Addressing risks from healthcare water systems with @ipcpartners.bsky.social @philnorville.bsky.social explores ‘water-free’ care, Dr Jon Otter discusses continuous water safety monitoring, based on @thejhi.bsky.social papers Watch💻https://ow.ly/Pap950VuI72

Thank you to Pulse who are Exhibiting at #FIS25 fisconference.org If you are interested in exhibition and sponsorship opportunities, please contact [email protected] @hisinfection.bsky.social @biainfection.bsky.social #IPC #InfectionPrevention

🦠How long do nosocomial pathogens persist on inanimate surfaces?🦠 #IDsky www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S019...

Meet with key infection control and microbiology leads at FIS International 2025. Find out about the exhibition and sponsorship opportunities by contacting [email protected] 01506 292039, fitwise.eventsair.com/fis2025/exhi... @biainfection.bsky.social @hisinfection.bsky.social #FIS25

NHS England is seeking comments on the draft doc “Use of gloves when applying standard infection control precautions (SICPs) and transmission-based precautions (TBPs): systematic literature review”. HIS members to submit comments by 29 April. Respond👉 ow.ly/g2oF50VwkrG

Register for the next #IPC Training Day 🎓 IPC in adult and paediatric critical care. Learn about the impact of HCAIs, prevention of VAP & line infections, pandemic lessons, surveillance, and infection control in NICUs. 📅25 June 💻Online Register now👉 ow.ly/Ft7h50VnWYE

Secure early bird discounted registration before 29 September at Midnight 📅 Head to the 2025 conference webpages now 👉 fitwise.eventsair.com/fis2025/ @hisinfection.bsky.social @biainfection.bsky.social #IPC #InfectionPrevention #FIS25

Sponsored content: Diagnostic stewardship is key to antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) in the fight against #AMR. Dr. Grace Arenas & Sarah Purnell @biomerieux.bsky.social, explore its role in optimising antimicrobial therapy & highlight initiatives. Read 👉 ow.ly/iNt850VuxZm

This was the first workshop of a wider initiative to combat this pressing challenge, if you are interested in learning more about next steps on this initiative and opportunities to become involved – please sign up to our mailing list 📩 ow.ly/fZHr50VrHnv

💡 Key takeaways: ✅ Live and up-to-date guidance is needed rapidly for all involved in designing, building and maintaining healthcare building.

💡 Key takeaways: ✅ Design decisions have a direct impact on patient safety – education and training is vital 🎓

Key takeaways: ✅ Early collaboration is essential – IPC & construction must work together from day one. Ongoing communication is key to overcoming barriers.

🚧🏥 Designing Safer Hospitals: Breaking Down Silos Between IPC & Construction Last week HIS & Sidara hosted an interactive workshop tackling The Silent Pandemic of AMR & other HCAIs in hospitals and healthcare settings. Here's what we learned 🧵👇

@hisinfection.bsky.social thanks for fantastic webinar on C auris- glad I got my questions in early! Well done panel #fungi #candidozyma #IPS #AMS #KeepAntifungalsWorking

Kudos & many thanks to the UKSHA experts @hisinfection.bsky.social @cstewartb.bsky.social for C. auris webinar. I look forward to future updates addressing outstanding questions on this, particularly regarding biocides effective against C. auris. Scot.&Eng. #IDsky will no doubt give us top evidence

🤔Do you keep up with the latest research and reviews in IPC? 🤔Are you looking to put your editorial skills to the test? The JHI is seeking a new Editor in Chief to lead the team and drive the Journal forward! 📗Job description: ow.ly/JHTX50VaoHx 📅Apply by 9 May 2025

As #norovirus cases continue to rise across the country and @ukhsa.bsky.social warn of a potential second wave, we remind HIS members that the Society has comprehensive norovirus resources available to support members and the wider IPC community in tackling the virus. ow.ly/1JhL50V8gTL

⭐#HISCON25 topics - Emerging Hot Topics in IPC⭐IPC is ever-changing and staying ahead of the curve is essential... dive deep into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the field. Submit your abstract👉https://ow.ly/wTBa50UKxcT Register👉 ow.ly/us8C50UKxcW

New findings indicate a high probability of further spread of #CRE in hospital settings and in the community - a worrying trend since CRE infections are linked to high mortality. Immediate action is essential to control this problem and protect patients. Read the @ecdc.europa.eu comment below 👇🏾

📢 External consultation open for draft guideline: Microbiological factors in the design, validation and verification of operating theatres. Further information and access the documents 👉https://ow.ly/51yZ50V4r89 Deadline 📅 5pm Friday 21 March

⭐ #HISCON25 topics: Artificial Intelligence ⭐ Will #AI transform the future of IPC? Discover how cutting-edge AI technologies are tackling AMR, optimising patient care and enhancing hospital safety. 📌Goodenough College, London 🗓️17-18 June Register👉 ow.ly/NcVB50UKxcV

🦠Hospital sinks harbour bacteria with the potential to infect patients 🏥This paper examines bacterial growth in the sinks of a newly constructed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit during the transition from an established #NICU within the same facility www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S019...

Last chance to register 📢 One week to go until IPC Training Day Environmental aspects of IPC: risks and solutions. Led by experts including Manjula Meda, Michael Weinbren, Sandra Lai, Kay Gratton and more... 📅 25 Feb 💻 Online Register now 👉 ow.ly/BJ9s50UBJkZ

Congrats to Clinical Microbiologist Prof Hilary Humphreys @rcsi.bsky.social on receiving the Paula Cotter medal at the Royal College of Physicians in Faculty of Pathology Annual Meeting. Pictured with RCSI’s Dr Rachel Grainger & RCPI president Prof Diarmuid O Shea @hisinfection.bsky.social