Development and implementation of learning collaboratives for infection prevention and control education in long-term care facilities

Infections in long-term care facilities pose a critical challenge, with 1 to 3 million serious infections annually and up to 380,000 associated deaths. The vulnerability of aging populations and inadequate infection prevention and control programs underscore the need for intervention. This initiative provided tailored continuing education through 8 virtual learning collaboratives serving 541 infection preventionists. The project also developed 9 infection prevention and control toolkits and a manual to further support long-term care facilities' infection prevention efforts. •Infection control education was offered for long-term care facilities in Florida.•Developed 8 infection prevention and control learning collaboratives with 6 sessions each.•Reached 541 individuals from 35 US states and 3 countries.•Created an infection control manual and toolkits to provide best practice resources.•Participants’ self-assessments of knowledge can help guide future learning sessions.