Preventing healthcare-associated infections by sharing research, evidence and best practice in UK healthcare and around the world. We have over 1,000 members who are experts in the prevention and control of HCAIs. Our members are drawn largely from the medical profession, and are predominantly consultant microbiologists and doctors enrolled on an infection specialty training programme. Nurses, clinical scientists, research scientists and others with a demonstrable professional interest in HCAIs are also a vital part of our membership network.