Author | Lightnews

Healthcare Infection Society @hisinfection.bsky.social · 30m

⭐ #FIS25 SESSION HIGHLIGHT ⭐ Join us on the 4 December for ‘Post/para infectious neurological manifestations’ presented by the British Infection Association

Register 👉 https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis2025/registration-and-fees

#IPC #InfectionPrevention #InfectiousDiseases #microbiology #IDSky

1

Healthcare Infection Society @hisinfection.bsky.social · 1d

📢Last chance to register for tomorrow's Journal Club webinar with IPC Partners on integrated IPC & AMS strategies from a global perspective.

Featuring papers led by Jon Otter & Dr Phil Norville, chaired by Dr Elisabeth Ridgway.
🔗 More info: https://ow.ly/yVXc50XaXTn
#IPC #AMS #Journalclub

1

Healthcare Infection Society @hisinfection.bsky.social · 1d

We’re giving two lucky #FIS25 attendees the chance to win free FIS 2026 registration!

Post a video showing your conference experience using #FISVideo25 and be in with a chance of securing free registration for next year’s conference!

Full details can be found on the FIS event app 📲

1

Healthcare Infection Society @hisinfection.bsky.social · 1d

📢 Registration now open for the next HIS / @UKHSA Foundation Course in IPC 📅

Live sessions will take place 9-13 March with leading #IPC experts. Taking your @rcpathmeandsmgr.bsky.social exam next Spring? This is perfect revision ✍

Book now👉 https://ow.ly/XZc450XlElX

#IDTwitter

1

Healthcare Infection Society @hisinfection.bsky.social · 1d

Delayed discharge of patients considered medically fit for discharge places operational and economic strain on hospitals. This patient population experiences a considerable burden of infection and of hospital acquired pneumonia
📗https://ow.ly/rtrI50XkTHb

1

Healthcare Infection Society @hisinfection.bsky.social · 2d

One month to go!

FIS International 2025 is next month and there’s still time to register to attend. Join us in Bournemouth this year for 1, 2 or all 3 days of conference 👉 https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis2025/registration-and-fees

#IPC #infection #InfectiousDiseases #microbiology #IDSky

1 2 2

Healthcare Infection Society @hisinfection.bsky.social · 2d

⭐ #FIS25 SESSION HIGHLIGHT ⭐ Join us on the 2 December for the BIA Barnet Christie Lecture, chaired by Anna Goodman.

Register 👉 https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis2025/registration-and-fees

#IPC #InfectionPrevention #infection #InfectiousDiseases #microbiology #IDSky

1

Healthcare Infection Society @hisinfection.bsky.social · 3d

⭐ #FIS25 SESSION HIGHLIGHT ⭐ ‘National Roll-out of BBV optout screening in the ED’ presented by the Association for Laboratory Medicine

Register 👉 https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis2025/registration-and-fees

#IPC #InfectionPrevention #infection #InfectiousDiseases #microbiology #IDSky

1 2 1

Healthcare Infection Society @hisinfection.bsky.social · 3d

⭐ #FIS25 SESSION HIGHLIGHT ⭐ Join us for ‘OPAT – what’s new’, hosted by the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, chaired by Sally Tipping.

Register 👉 https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis2025/registration-and-fees

#IPC #infection #InfectiousDiseases #microbiology #IDSky

1 2 1

Healthcare Infection Society @hisinfection.bsky.social · 3d

✅ CPD Awarded!

We’re pleased to confirm that #FIS25 has now been approved for 22 CPD credits from the Royal College of Pathologists and 20 CPD credits from the Royal College of Physicians.

👉 https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis2025/programme

#IPC #ipc #infection #microbiology #IDSky

1

Healthcare Infection Society @hisinfection.bsky.social · 4d

⭐ #FIS25 SESSION HIGHLIGHT ⭐ Join us for ‘The National Infection Teams Collaborative for Audit and Research’ on the 3rd December

Register 👉 https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis2025/registration-and-fees

#IPC #InfectionPrevention #infection #InfectiousDiseases #microbiology #IDSky

1 2 2

Healthcare Infection Society @hisinfection.bsky.social · 5d

🎓 Next IPC Training Day: IPC in specialised settings 🎓

Register now to find out about the role of Infection prevention and control in a bone and joint infection unit, renal dialysis unit, cystic fibrosis unit, and more.

🗓️ 12 November 2025

Register 👉https://ow.ly/4WPv50WXv5S

1 2 1

Healthcare Infection Society @hisinfection.bsky.social · 6d

⭐ #FIS25 SESSION HIGHLIGHT ⭐ Join us on 3rd December for ‘Decontamination from bench to bedside: Real or perceived risk?’

Register 👉 https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis2025/registration-and-fees

#IPC #InfectionPrevention #infection #InfectiousDiseases #microbiology #IDSky

1 3 2

Healthcare Infection Society @hisinfection.bsky.social · 6d

Sponsored: Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS) can boost antimicrobial stewardship (#AMS) efforts, a key focus of the UK’s 2024–2029 #AMR Action Plan. Chloe Pinkney of bioMérieux explores how leveraging NHS data and CDSS can transform clinical care.

Read 👉 https://ow.ly/uZAs50XhsLA

1

Healthcare Infection Society @hisinfection.bsky.social · 6d

📢 One week to go until next week's Journal Club webinar with IPC Partners on integrated IPC & AMS strategies from a global perspective.

Featuring papers led by Jon Otter & Dr Phil Norville, chaired by Dr Elisabeth Ridgway.
🔗 More info: https://ow.ly/yVXc50XaXTn
#IPC #AMS #Journalclub

2 2

Healthcare Infection Society @hisinfection.bsky.social · 7d

📢 Outbreaks Course now fully booked 📢

Both our November dates are now full - we are currently scheduling 2026 dates. Register your interest in future courses👉 https://ow.ly/u2nA50XjmKq

1

Healthcare Infection Society @hisinfection.bsky.social · 7d

📢Last chance to register for next week's Outbreaks training course!

Elevate your outbreak management skills at HIS HQ. Receive:
1. Expert-Led Learning
2. Hands-On Experience
3. Real-World Applications

Register now👉👉https://ow.ly/hbVU50WzZTZ

1

Healthcare Infection Society @hisinfection.bsky.social · 7d

Speak to us about exhibiting or sponsoring FIS International 2025.

Gain access to global infection specialists, including high-profile physicians tackling infectious diseases 👉 https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis2025/exhibition

#IPC #InfectiousDiseases #microbiology #IDSky

1 3 2

Healthcare Infection Society @hisinfection.bsky.social · 11d

Sponsored: Clinical Decision Support Systems (CDSS) can boost antimicrobial stewardship (#AMS) efforts, a key focus of the UK’s 2024–2029 #AMR Action Plan. Chloe Pinkney of bioMérieux explores how leveraging NHS data and CDSS can transform clinical care.

Read 👉 https://ow.ly/uZAs50XhsLA

1 1

Healthcare Infection Society @hisinfection.bsky.social · 13d

📢 Join us on 5 Nov, 15:00–16:00 GMT for a Journal Club webinar on integrated IPC & AMS strategies from a global perspective.

Featuring papers led by Dr Jon Otter & Dr Phil Norville, chaired by Dr Elisabeth Ridgeway.
🔗 More info: https://ow.ly/yVXc50XaXTn
#IPC #AMS #Journalclub

1 1

Healthcare Infection Society @hisinfection.bsky.social · 15d

New HIS report reveals how better hospital design will save lives and millions in NHS costs. The report calls for urgent action to combat the growing threat of #AMR.

Download now 👉 https://ow.ly/K4NR50Xf4WY

#BuildingSaferHospitals

1

Healthcare Infection Society @hisinfection.bsky.social · 16d

International Infection Prevention Week - we are releasing a new publication tomorrow! Building Infection Prevention into Hospital Design: Prospectus 🧾

Thank you to sponsors biovitae, Inivos and Pharmafilter.

#BuildSaferHospitals 👉 https://ow.ly/jr0t50Xb7AE

1 1

Healthcare Infection Society @hisinfection.bsky.social · 18d

If you are a member of one of our FIS participating societies, you are entitled to the member rate at #FIS25:

IPS, Microbiology Society UK Clinical Pharmacy Association UK Health Security Agency, WMA

More societies: https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis2025/registration-and-fees

1 1

Healthcare Infection Society @hisinfection.bsky.social · 19d

📢 Join us on 5 Nov, 15:00–16:00 GMT for a Journal Club webinar on integrated IPC & AMS strategies from a global perspective.

Featuring papers led by Dr Jon Otter & Dr Phil Norville, chaired by Dr Manjula Meda.
🔗 More info: https://ow.ly/yVXc50XaXTn
#IPC #AMS #Journalclub

1

Healthcare Infection Society @hisinfection.bsky.social · 20d

If you're a member of one of our FIS participating societies, you're entitled to the member rate at #FIS25:

British HIV Association British Infection Association The British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
More societies: https://fitwise.eventsair.com/fis2025/registration-and-fees

1 1 1