Contact Info
Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division
651-201-5414
MDH Infection Control Assessment and Response (ICAR) Program
Everyone has a role in preventing infections, including: administration, providers, nurses, pharmacists, infection control practitioners, nursing assistants, laboratorians, environmental services, emergency medical services, families, caregivers, and patients.
About ICAR
About MDH ICAR's background, process, staff, and partners
Request an ICAR Visit
How Minnesota health care facilities can request and prepare for a visit
ICAR Communication Resources
Sign up for alerts and communication networks
Infection Prevention Audit Tools
Materials for facilities to conduct, record, and analyze audits
ICAR Resources
Resources for acute care, long-term care, and outpatient dialysis settings
Ask MDH ICAR
health.icar@state.mn.us
ICAR Call Queue:
651-201-5903
High Consequence Infectious Disease (HCID) Toolbox for Frontline Health Care Facilities
Tools for frontline facilities to prepare and respond to HCIDs
Project Firstline
Infection prevention and control training and resources for frontline workers.
Last Updated: 04/23/2025