The following guidelines and guidance documents are in preparation by HIS working parties:

• Prevention and control of infection in burns units (joint with British Burn Association)
• The use of faecal microbiota transplant as treatment for recurrent or refractory Clostridium difficile infection and other potential indications (joint with British Society of Gastroenterology)
• Microbiological commissioning and monitoring of operating theatre suites
• Infection prevention and control of Group A streptococcal infection in acute healthcare and maternity settings in the UK
• Water management for healthcare microbiologists
• Use of respiratory and facial protection equipment [paused]
• Prevention and control of Aspergillus [paused]