FIS 2021 - HEALTHCARE INFECTION SOCIETY FIS 2021. The British Infection Association is hosting the Federation of Infection Societies 2021 Annual Conference (FIS 2021) in Manchester (5 November) and Online 8 and 9 November 2021. FIS is the largest gathering of the UK infection community that includes societies, groups and individuals who are interested in all aspects of infection
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WEBINAR - COVID-19 CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS - HEALTHCARE Join our audience-led question and answer webinar series and put your questions to our expert panel members. Accreditation will be sought from the Royal College of Pathologists. Previous webinars have been accredited with 1 CPD point. A recording and transcript TOPICS IN INFECTION 2021 Topics in Infection 2021. RSTMH, Public Health England, and Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry are hosting the 46th Topics in Infection meeting on 18 June, online. This event brings together microbiologists, consultants in infectious disease, infection control nurses and biomedical and clinical scientists, and this year will
TRAINEE EDUCATION PROGRAMME A structured trainee education programme specifically for medical microbiology, medical virology and infectious diseases trainees which is aligned to the RCPath curricula. The programme comprises a series of three, independent, one-day training sessions per year (in February, July and October/November), over a three-year period. DON'T PANIC
Registration for Don't Panic! 2021 is now open.Register here.. The annual Don’t panic! conference takes a practical approach to current infection control issues and will be of interest to microbiologists, infection control practitioners, public health staff and biomedical scientists working in this area. This conference is being organised in association with the Infection Prevention Society. FOUNDATION COURSE IN INFECTION PREVENTION & CONTROL This four-day course on antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infections is suitable for medical trainees, newly appointed consultants and other practitioners such as nurses and clinical scientists to gain a firm grounding in infection prevention and control.
FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL The Foundation Course offers the opportunity for attendees to learn from the leading UK experts and speakers in the field. To qualify for the certificate, attendance at 7 (distinct) of the 9 Trainee Education Days in the rolling programme and completion of the HIS/PHE Foundation Course in Infection Prevention and Control is required. ENGINEERING ASPECTS OF INFECTION CONTROL This course thoroughly explores those aspects of infection prevention and control where engineering criteria are a vital component. It includes sessions on specialist ventilation such as that of operating theatres, thermal (surgical instrument) and chemical (endoscope) washer disinfectors, steam sterilisers, healthcare laundry and other aspects of hospital hygiene and decontamination. EPIC3: NATIONAL EVIDENCE-BASED GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTING S2 H. P. Loveday et al. / Journal of Hospital Infection 86S1 (2014) S1–S70 1 Introductory Section 1.1 Guideline Development Team • Professor Heather P. Loveday (Project Lead), Professor of Evidence-based Healthcare, College of Nursing, Midwifery GUIDELINES ON THE FACILITIES REQUIRED FOR MINOR SURGICAL Guidelines Guidelines on the facilities required for minor surgical procedures and minimal access interventions H. Humphreysa,b,*, J.E. Coiac, A. Staceyd, M. Thomase FIS 2021 - HEALTHCARE INFECTION SOCIETY FIS 2021. The British Infection Association is hosting the Federation of Infection Societies 2021 Annual Conference (FIS 2021) in Manchester (5 November) and Online 8 and 9 November 2021. FIS is the largest gathering of the UK infection community that includes societies, groups and individuals who are interested in all aspects of infection from
WEBINAR - COVID-19 CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS - HEALTHCARE Join our audience-led question and answer webinar series and put your questions to our expert panel members. Accreditation will be sought from the Royal College of Pathologists. Previous webinars have been accredited with 1 CPD point. A recording and transcript TOPICS IN INFECTION 2021 Topics in Infection 2021. RSTMH, Public Health England, and Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry are hosting the 46th Topics in Infection meeting on 18 June, online. This event brings together microbiologists, consultants in infectious disease, infection control nurses and biomedical and clinical scientists, and this year will
TRAINEE EDUCATION PROGRAMME A structured trainee education programme specifically for medical microbiology, medical virology and infectious diseases trainees which is aligned to the RCPath curricula. The programme comprises a series of three, independent, one-day training sessions per year (in February, July and October/November), over a three-year period. DON'T PANIC
Registration for Don't Panic! 2021 is now open.Register here.. The annual Don’t panic! conference takes a practical approach to current infection control issues and will be of interest to microbiologists, infection control practitioners, public health staff and biomedical scientists working in this area. This conference is being organised in association with the Infection Prevention Society. FOUNDATION COURSE IN INFECTION PREVENTION & CONTROL This four-day course on antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infections is suitable for medical trainees, newly appointed consultants and other practitioners such as nurses and clinical scientists to gain a firm grounding in infection prevention and control.
FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL The Foundation Course offers the opportunity for attendees to learn from the leading UK experts and speakers in the field. To qualify for the certificate, attendance at 7 (distinct) of the 9 Trainee Education Days in the rolling programme and completion of the HIS/PHE Foundation Course in Infection Prevention and Control is required. ENGINEERING ASPECTS OF INFECTION CONTROL This course thoroughly explores those aspects of infection prevention and control where engineering criteria are a vital component. It includes sessions on specialist ventilation such as that of operating theatres, thermal (surgical instrument) and chemical (endoscope) washer disinfectors, steam sterilisers, healthcare laundry and other aspects of hospital hygiene and decontamination. EPIC3: NATIONAL EVIDENCE-BASED GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTING S2 H. P. Loveday et al. / Journal of Hospital Infection 86S1 (2014) S1–S70 1 Introductory Section 1.1 Guideline Development Team • Professor Heather P. Loveday (Project Lead), Professor of Evidence-based Healthcare, College of Nursing, Midwifery GUIDELINES ON THE FACILITIES REQUIRED FOR MINOR SURGICAL Guidelines Guidelines on the facilities required for minor surgical procedures and minimal access interventions H. Humphreysa,b,*, J.E. Coiac, A. Staceyd, M. Thomase GUIDELINE DEVELOPMENT COURSE Key Info. 28 May 2021 Online via Zoom. An introduction to guideline development. This course is fully booked. If you would like to be added to the waiting list please email admin@his.org.uk . This introductory-level course is aimed at those seeking a grounding in guideline development processes and methods applicable in UK healthcare settings. COVID-19 IN HEALTHCARE SETTINGS From other coronavirus outbreaks (SARS and MERS), we know that if an infected patient enters a busy hospital environment undetected, the virus can be transmitted to other patients, and in no time a hospital-wide outbreak can result. The key to keeping hospitals safe is the early identification of cases before entry to the hospital. Once identified as a possible case, healthcare workers (HCWs EVENTS DIARY
The annual Don't panic! conference takes a practical approach to current infection control issues and this years programme includes sessions on urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and a timely session on high-consequence infectious diseases. Registration is now open. View event. 21 Jun.
FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL The Foundation Course offers the opportunity for attendees to learn from the leading UK experts and speakers in the field. To qualify for the certificate, attendance at 7 (distinct) of the 9 Trainee Education Days in the rolling programme and completion of the HIS/PHE Foundation Course in Infection Prevention and Control is required. DIPC NETWORK AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME The DIPC development days are aimed at current or aspiring DIPCs and Deputy DIPCs, or those in a similar role. They offer an opportunity for microbiologists and non microbiologists to network and share best practice and knowledge. The programme comprises of a series of two one-day development days per year, over a three-year period. PROGRAMME - HEALTHCARE INFECTION SOCIETY 10:00 - 10:05: Welcome and introduction 10:05 – 10:35: Decontamination - an introduction: Karren Staniforth, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. 10:35 - 10 GRAHAM AYLIFFE TRAINING FELLOWSHIP I HEALTHCARE INFECTION The Graham Ayliffe Training Fellowship The Graham Ayliffe Fellowship Award was established in 2013 to enable clinicians working in the field of infection prevention and control (IPC) to take a one year paid leave of absence to pursue their specialist area by broadening their knowledge base and imparting that knowledge to the wider scientific and medical community. GUIDELINES ON THE FACILITIES REQUIRED FOR MINOR SURGICAL Guidelines Guidelines on the facilities required for minor surgical procedures and minimal access interventions H. Humphreysa,b,*, J.E. Coiac, A. Staceyd, M. Thomase GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF GROUP A Methods Search strategy A literature review wasundertaken inNovember 2009 which included case reports, outbreak/cluster investigation re-ports, retrospective and prospective surveillance studies GUIDANCE ON THE USE OF RESPIRATORY AND FACIAL PROTECTION Guidelines Guidance on the use of respiratory and facial protection equipment J.E. Coiaa,*, L. Ritchieb, A. Adiseshc, C. Makison Boothc, C. Bradleyd, D. Bunyanb, G FIS 2021 - HEALTHCARE INFECTION SOCIETY FIS 2021. The British Infection Association is hosting the Federation of Infection Societies 2021 Annual Conference (FIS 2021) in Manchester (5 November) and Online 8 and 9 November 2021. FIS is the largest gathering of the UK infection community that includes societies, groups and individuals who are interested in all aspects of infection from
WEBINAR - COVID-19 CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS - HEALTHCARE Join our audience-led question and answer webinar series and put your questions to our expert panel members. Accreditation will be sought from the Royal College of Pathologists. Previous webinars have been accredited with 1 CPD point. A recording and transcript TOPICS IN INFECTION 2021 Topics in Infection 2021. RSTMH, Public Health England, and Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry are hosting the 46th Topics in Infection meeting on 18 June, online. This event brings together microbiologists, consultants in infectious disease, infection control nurses and biomedical and clinical scientists, and this year will
TRAINEE EDUCATION PROGRAMME A structured trainee education programme specifically for medical microbiology, medical virology and infectious diseases trainees which is aligned to the RCPath curricula. The programme comprises a series of three, independent, one-day training sessions per year (in February, July and October/November), over a three-year period. DON'T PANIC
Registration for Don't Panic! 2021 is now open.Register here.. The annual Don’t panic! conference takes a practical approach to current infection control issues and will be of interest to microbiologists, infection control practitioners, public health staff and biomedical scientists working in this area. This conference is being organised in association with the Infection Prevention Society. FOUNDATION COURSE IN INFECTION PREVENTION & CONTROL This four-day course on antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infections is suitable for medical trainees, newly appointed consultants and other practitioners such as nurses and clinical scientists to gain a firm grounding in infection prevention and control.
FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL The Foundation Course offers the opportunity for attendees to learn from the leading UK experts and speakers in the field. To qualify for the certificate, attendance at 7 (distinct) of the 9 Trainee Education Days in the rolling programme and completion of the HIS/PHE Foundation Course in Infection Prevention and Control is required. ENGINEERING ASPECTS OF INFECTION CONTROL This course thoroughly explores those aspects of infection prevention and control where engineering criteria are a vital component. It includes sessions on specialist ventilation such as that of operating theatres, thermal (surgical instrument) and chemical (endoscope) washer disinfectors, steam sterilisers, healthcare laundry and other aspects of hospital hygiene and decontamination. EPIC3: NATIONAL EVIDENCE-BASED GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTING S2 H. P. Loveday et al. / Journal of Hospital Infection 86S1 (2014) S1–S70 1 Introductory Section 1.1 Guideline Development Team • Professor Heather P. Loveday (Project Lead), Professor of Evidence-based Healthcare, College of Nursing, Midwifery GUIDELINES ON THE FACILITIES REQUIRED FOR MINOR SURGICAL Guidelines Guidelines on the facilities required for minor surgical procedures and minimal access interventions H. Humphreysa,b,*, J.E. Coiac, A. Staceyd, M. Thomase FIS 2021 - HEALTHCARE INFECTION SOCIETY FIS 2021. The British Infection Association is hosting the Federation of Infection Societies 2021 Annual Conference (FIS 2021) in Manchester (5 November) and Online 8 and 9 November 2021. FIS is the largest gathering of the UK infection community that includes societies, groups and individuals who are interested in all aspects of infection from
WEBINAR - COVID-19 CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS - HEALTHCARE Join our audience-led question and answer webinar series and put your questions to our expert panel members. Accreditation will be sought from the Royal College of Pathologists. Previous webinars have been accredited with 1 CPD point. A recording and transcript TOPICS IN INFECTION 2021 Topics in Infection 2021. RSTMH, Public Health England, and Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry are hosting the 46th Topics in Infection meeting on 18 June, online. This event brings together microbiologists, consultants in infectious disease, infection control nurses and biomedical and clinical scientists, and this year will
TRAINEE EDUCATION PROGRAMME A structured trainee education programme specifically for medical microbiology, medical virology and infectious diseases trainees which is aligned to the RCPath curricula. The programme comprises a series of three, independent, one-day training sessions per year (in February, July and October/November), over a three-year period. DON'T PANIC
Registration for Don't Panic! 2021 is now open.Register here.. The annual Don’t panic! conference takes a practical approach to current infection control issues and will be of interest to microbiologists, infection control practitioners, public health staff and biomedical scientists working in this area. This conference is being organised in association with the Infection Prevention Society. FOUNDATION COURSE IN INFECTION PREVENTION & CONTROL This four-day course on antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infections is suitable for medical trainees, newly appointed consultants and other practitioners such as nurses and clinical scientists to gain a firm grounding in infection prevention and control.
FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL The Foundation Course offers the opportunity for attendees to learn from the leading UK experts and speakers in the field. To qualify for the certificate, attendance at 7 (distinct) of the 9 Trainee Education Days in the rolling programme and completion of the HIS/PHE Foundation Course in Infection Prevention and Control is required. ENGINEERING ASPECTS OF INFECTION CONTROL This course thoroughly explores those aspects of infection prevention and control where engineering criteria are a vital component. It includes sessions on specialist ventilation such as that of operating theatres, thermal (surgical instrument) and chemical (endoscope) washer disinfectors, steam sterilisers, healthcare laundry and other aspects of hospital hygiene and decontamination. EPIC3: NATIONAL EVIDENCE-BASED GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTING S2 H. P. Loveday et al. / Journal of Hospital Infection 86S1 (2014) S1–S70 1 Introductory Section 1.1 Guideline Development Team • Professor Heather P. Loveday (Project Lead), Professor of Evidence-based Healthcare, College of Nursing, Midwifery GUIDELINES ON THE FACILITIES REQUIRED FOR MINOR SURGICAL Guidelines Guidelines on the facilities required for minor surgical procedures and minimal access interventions H. Humphreysa,b,*, J.E. Coiac, A. Staceyd, M. Thomase GUIDELINE DEVELOPMENT COURSE Key Info. 28 May 2021 Online via Zoom. An introduction to guideline development. This course is fully booked. If you would like to be added to the waiting list please email admin@his.org.uk . This introductory-level course is aimed at those seeking a grounding in guideline development processes and methods applicable in UK healthcare settings. COVID-19 IN HEALTHCARE SETTINGS From other coronavirus outbreaks (SARS and MERS), we know that if an infected patient enters a busy hospital environment undetected, the virus can be transmitted to other patients, and in no time a hospital-wide outbreak can result. The key to keeping hospitals safe is the early identification of cases before entry to the hospital. Once identified as a possible case, healthcare workers (HCWs EVENTS DIARY
The annual Don't panic! conference takes a practical approach to current infection control issues and this years programme includes sessions on urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and a timely session on high-consequence infectious diseases. Registration is now open. View event. 21 Jun.
FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL The Foundation Course offers the opportunity for attendees to learn from the leading UK experts and speakers in the field. To qualify for the certificate, attendance at 7 (distinct) of the 9 Trainee Education Days in the rolling programme and completion of the HIS/PHE Foundation Course in Infection Prevention and Control is required. DIPC NETWORK AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME The DIPC development days are aimed at current or aspiring DIPCs and Deputy DIPCs, or those in a similar role. They offer an opportunity for microbiologists and non microbiologists to network and share best practice and knowledge. The programme comprises of a series of two one-day development days per year, over a three-year period. PROGRAMME - HEALTHCARE INFECTION SOCIETY 10:00 - 10:05: Welcome and introduction 10:05 – 10:35: Decontamination - an introduction: Karren Staniforth, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. 10:35 - 10 GRAHAM AYLIFFE TRAINING FELLOWSHIP I HEALTHCARE INFECTION The Graham Ayliffe Training Fellowship The Graham Ayliffe Fellowship Award was established in 2013 to enable clinicians working in the field of infection prevention and control (IPC) to take a one year paid leave of absence to pursue their specialist area by broadening their knowledge base and imparting that knowledge to the wider scientific and medical community. GUIDELINES ON THE FACILITIES REQUIRED FOR MINOR SURGICAL Guidelines Guidelines on the facilities required for minor surgical procedures and minimal access interventions H. Humphreysa,b,*, J.E. Coiac, A. Staceyd, M. Thomase GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF GROUP A Methods Search strategy A literature review wasundertaken inNovember 2009 which included case reports, outbreak/cluster investigation re-ports, retrospective and prospective surveillance studies GUIDANCE ON THE USE OF RESPIRATORY AND FACIAL PROTECTION Guidelines Guidance on the use of respiratory and facial protection equipment J.E. Coiaa,*, L. Ritchieb, A. Adiseshc, C. Makison Boothc, C. Bradleyd, D. Bunyanb, G HEALTHCARE INFECTION SOCIETY The Healthcare Infection Society is a network of over 1,000 expert members who work in the prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections. HIS GUIDELINES AND GUIDANCE Guidelines and guidance can be filtered and searched. 2018. The use of faecal microbiota transplant as treatment for recurrent or refractory Clostridium difficile infection and other potential indications: joint BSG and HIS guidelines Supplementary materials, Appendix 1-4 and Appendix A
FIS 2021 - HEALTHCARE INFECTION SOCIETY FIS 2021. The British Infection Association is hosting the Federation of Infection Societies 2021 Annual Conference (FIS 2021) in Manchester (5 November) and Online 8 and 9 November 2021. FIS is the largest gathering of the UK infection community that includes societies, groups and individuals who are interested in all aspects of infection from
WEBINAR - COVID-19 CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS - HEALTHCARE Join our audience-led question and answer webinar series and put your questions to our expert panel members. Accreditation will be sought from the Royal College of Pathologists. Previous webinars have been accredited with 1 CPD point. A recording and transcript DON'T PANIC
Registration for Don't Panic! 2021 is now open.Register here.. The annual Don’t panic! conference takes a practical approach to current infection control issues and will be of interest to microbiologists, infection control practitioners, public health staff and biomedical scientists working in this area. This conference is being organised in association with the Infection Prevention Society. TRAINEE EDUCATION PROGRAMME A structured trainee education programme specifically for medical microbiology, medical virology and infectious diseases trainees which is aligned to the RCPath curricula. The programme comprises a series of three, independent, one-day training sessions per year (in February, July and October/November), over a three-year period. TOPICS IN INFECTION 2021 Topics in Infection 2021. RSTMH, Public Health England, and Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry are hosting the 46th Topics in Infection meeting on 18 June, online. This event brings together microbiologists, consultants in infectious disease, infection control nurses and biomedical and clinical scientists, and this year will
EPIC3: NATIONAL EVIDENCE-BASED GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTING S2 H. P. Loveday et al. / Journal of Hospital Infection 86S1 (2014) S1–S70 1 Introductory Section 1.1 Guideline Development Team • Professor Heather P. Loveday (Project Lead), Professor of Evidence-based Healthcare, College of Nursing, Midwifery GUIDELINES ON THE FACILITIES REQUIRED FOR MINOR SURGICAL Guidelines Guidelines on the facilities required for minor surgical procedures and minimal access interventions H. Humphreysa,b,*, J.E. Coiac, A. Staceyd, M. Thomase GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF GROUP A Methods Search strategy A literature review wasundertaken inNovember 2009 which included case reports, outbreak/cluster investigation re-ports, retrospective and prospective surveillance studies HEALTHCARE INFECTION SOCIETY The Healthcare Infection Society is a network of over 1,000 expert members who work in the prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections. HIS GUIDELINES AND GUIDANCE Guidelines and guidance can be filtered and searched. 2018. The use of faecal microbiota transplant as treatment for recurrent or refractory Clostridium difficile infection and other potential indications: joint BSG and HIS guidelines Supplementary materials, Appendix 1-4 and Appendix A
FIS 2021 - HEALTHCARE INFECTION SOCIETY FIS 2021. The British Infection Association is hosting the Federation of Infection Societies 2021 Annual Conference (FIS 2021) in Manchester (5 November) and Online 8 and 9 November 2021. FIS is the largest gathering of the UK infection community that includes societies, groups and individuals who are interested in all aspects of infection from
WEBINAR - COVID-19 CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS - HEALTHCARE Join our audience-led question and answer webinar series and put your questions to our expert panel members. Accreditation will be sought from the Royal College of Pathologists. Previous webinars have been accredited with 1 CPD point. A recording and transcript DON'T PANIC
Registration for Don't Panic! 2021 is now open.Register here.. The annual Don’t panic! conference takes a practical approach to current infection control issues and will be of interest to microbiologists, infection control practitioners, public health staff and biomedical scientists working in this area. This conference is being organised in association with the Infection Prevention Society. TRAINEE EDUCATION PROGRAMME A structured trainee education programme specifically for medical microbiology, medical virology and infectious diseases trainees which is aligned to the RCPath curricula. The programme comprises a series of three, independent, one-day training sessions per year (in February, July and October/November), over a three-year period. TOPICS IN INFECTION 2021 Topics in Infection 2021. RSTMH, Public Health England, and Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry are hosting the 46th Topics in Infection meeting on 18 June, online. This event brings together microbiologists, consultants in infectious disease, infection control nurses and biomedical and clinical scientists, and this year will
EPIC3: NATIONAL EVIDENCE-BASED GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTING S2 H. P. Loveday et al. / Journal of Hospital Infection 86S1 (2014) S1–S70 1 Introductory Section 1.1 Guideline Development Team • Professor Heather P. Loveday (Project Lead), Professor of Evidence-based Healthcare, College of Nursing, Midwifery GUIDELINES ON THE FACILITIES REQUIRED FOR MINOR SURGICAL Guidelines Guidelines on the facilities required for minor surgical procedures and minimal access interventions H. Humphreysa,b,*, J.E. Coiac, A. Staceyd, M. Thomase GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF GROUP A Methods Search strategy A literature review wasundertaken inNovember 2009 which included case reports, outbreak/cluster investigation re-ports, retrospective and prospective surveillance studies HIS GUIDELINES AND GUIDANCE Guidelines and guidance can be filtered and searched. 2018. The use of faecal microbiota transplant as treatment for recurrent or refractory Clostridium difficile infection and other potential indications: joint BSG and HIS guidelines Supplementary materials, Appendix 1-4 and Appendix A
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Training and events. Our programme of conferences, focused training courses and events has been developed by experts. HIS events support the professional development of infection prevention and control specialists at every stage of their career and professional level. Events are often free of charge for members, or offered at discounted GUIDELINE DEVELOPMENT COURSE Key Info. 28 May 2021 Online via Zoom. An introduction to guideline development. This course is fully booked. If you would like to be added to the waiting list please email admin@his.org.uk . This introductory-level course is aimed at those seeking a grounding in guideline development processes and methods applicable in UK healthcare settings. EVENTS DIARY
The annual Don't panic! conference takes a practical approach to current infection control issues and this years programme includes sessions on urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and a timely session on high-consequence infectious diseases. Registration is now open. View event. 21 Jun.
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PROGRAMME - HEALTHCARE INFECTION SOCIETY 10:00 - 10:05: Welcome and introduction 10:05 – 10:35: Decontamination - an introduction: Karren Staniforth, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. 10:35 - 10 FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE IN INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL The Foundation Course offers the opportunity for attendees to learn from the leading UK experts and speakers in the field. To qualify for the certificate, attendance at 7 (distinct) of the 9 Trainee Education Days in the rolling programme and completion of the HIS/PHE Foundation Course in Infection Prevention and Control is required. EXPERIENCES OF A GRAHAM AYLIFFE TRAINING FELLOW IN Dr Katie Prescott. The Graham Ayliffe Training Fellowship (GATF) is a unique opportunity to take a year out of your training to concentrate on and develop essential skills in infection control. In addition, the GATF allows you to focus on a project of your choice, enabling you to enact change and improve your time management/leadership skills. SIGN IN
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