Focus on infection prevention

The FIS/HIS 2012 Conference is a unique collaboration between all organisations who have an interest in infection in its broadest sense in the UK (FIS), combined with the biannual HIS International Conference. The HIS conference takes place every two years and is the major international conference focusing on infection control attracting leading world experts in healthcareassociated infections as speakers and delegates. As well as attracting accreditation from both the ACCME and the Royal College of Pathologists, it will provide the opportunity for everyone involved to learn the latest developments in this rapidly expanding and changing field. HIS is returning to Liverpool, one of Britain’s most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities, after the successful 2010 HIS International Conference. The 2012 event will again be located in the BT Convention Centre, a purpose-built, state-of-the-art facility situated in the heart of Liverpool along the historic, world heritage waterfront.

The programme

The meeting is driven by an excellent scientific programme covering topics such as infection prevention and control, epidemiology and surveillance, decontamination, new technologies, infectious diseases, laboratory microbiology, and antimicrobial agents to name a few. There will also be an opportunity for delegates to exchange views and ideas about the latest developments in nosocomial and hospitalacquired/ healthcare-associated infections – always such an important part of this meeting for all parties. Highlights of the programme are listed below: