Infection Control Assessment and Response (ICAR) Program

Background

The ICAR is a CDC-funded program focused on supporting state-driven efforts to assess and improve infection prevention practices and guide quality improvement activities. The assessments are completely voluntary and non-punative.

Assessment Tools

The following tools are used by state health departments for infection prevention assessments. These tools may also be used by healthcare facilities to conduct internal quality improvement assessments.

• Infection Control Assessment Tool for Acute Care Hospitals
• Infection Control Assessment Tool for Long Term Care Facilities
• Infection Control Assessment Tool for Outpatient Settings
• Infection Control Assessment Tool for Dialysis Facilities

Contact Information

Acute Care Hospitals:

Acute Healthcare Facility Coordinator
317-677-5829

Long Term Care & Dialysis Facilities:

Healthcare Facilities Assessment Coordinator
317-617-5806

Outpatient Settings:

Outpatient Healthcare Assessment Coordinator 
317-499-4562

Resources

CDC Infection Control Assessment Tools

HAI Toolkit for Long Term Care (New!)

Page last updated: May 19, 2017