About the Infection Control Assessment and Response (ICAR) Program

Background

ICAR is a CDC-sponsored program focused on supporting state-driven efforts to improve infection prevention and control capacity nationally.

Key purpose:

• Establish partnerships with health care facilities to improve infection control capacity across Minnesota.

ICAR strategies:

• Partner with facility infection preventionists to:
  • Assess infection prevention domains
  • Identify focus areas
  • Provide resources
  • Offer ongoing consultation
• Collaborate with infection prevention-focused organizations to offer the best available infection prevention resources.

Process

Participating in ICAR means that you are investing in your infection control program.

You will gain:

• A comprehensive infection prevention assessment that is consultative not regulatory, and at no cost to the facility
• An in-person visit to review the assessment and understand the facility needs
• Tailored resources, tools, and training
• Ongoing consultation with MDH-ICAR infection preventionists
• The foundation of a sustainable partnership for ongoing improvement

Contact Us

• health.icar@state.mn.us
• 651-201-5414