Table 2.
Long-term care facility infection control program: structure
| Leadership | Expertise/training | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Infection Control Committee/Oversight Committee | ||
| Core members | Administration, Nursing Representative, Medical Director, ICP | Identifies areas of risk |
| Ad hoc members | Food Service, Maintenance, Housekeeping, Laundry Services, Clinical Services, Resident Activities, Employee Health | Establishes priorities |
| Plans strategies to achieve goals | ||
| Implements plans | ||
| Develops policies/procedures | ||
| Allocates resources | ||
| Assesses program efficacy at least annually | ||
| Infection Control Professional | ||
| ICP | Qualification via education, experience, certification | Surveillance |
| Data collection and analysis | ||
| Implementation of policies, procedures | ||
| Education | ||
| Reporting to oversight group/ICC | ||
| Communication to public health | ||
| Communication to other agencies | ||
| Communication to other facilities | ||