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 of resources Assesses program efficiency 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