In the early 1980's a group of Consultant Medical Microbiologists met to form a Society that would foster the scientific interests of those hospital doctors who were interested in nosocomial or hospital acquired infections.
The Society moved into permanent premises at 162 King’s Cross Road London in July 2002 and Sue Hollinshead was appointed as Administrative officer. The editorial assistant to the Journal of Hospital Infection is also based in the Society’s headquarters building. Professor Sir Liam Donaldson officially opened the headquarters in March 2003.
On 30th April 2002 an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Society was held to vote on a new Constitution. This was agreed unanimously. This is the first time major changes have been made to the Constitution. There is now a reduced membership fee for trainees and an Associate membership category (without voting rights) open to all interested parties. The Charity Commissioners were consulted on the proposed changes and approved the new Constitution.
A further amendment to the Objectives of the Society were voted on and adopted unanimously at the AGM in September 2002.
