REGIONALIZATION OF INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL SERVICES IN A PUBLICLY FUNDED HEALTH-CARE SYSTEM

In 1994 health services in the Edmonton region were consolidated into an integrated network called Capital Health. Infection control profess ionals in the region met to develop a vision for the future of infecti on control; the tasks were to prepare a proposal for a regional progra m, develop indicators for outcome measurements, and standardize guidel ines and products. Although regionalization of infection control is a complex process, we have had success with a proactive approach led by infection control professionals.