Moving forward with confidence: 2009 IPS insight survey of the membership.

In this paper we present the findings of the first Infection Prevention Society membership survey conducted at the end of 2009. The survey sought to identify the views of current members in relation to the future direction and services provided by the Society and the reasons for some existing members leaving the Society. Around one-third of the membership responded to the survey. The findings reveal general satisfaction with the direction of the Society and point out areas of activity that can be developed and these have informed the current work of the Board in setting the strategic aims of the Society for the next 5 years. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]