CoVir - Virtual Learning Community for Residential Care Facilities for Older Adults

What CoVir is

CoVir is a virtual learning community created by the Andalusian School of Public Health, known as EASP. It brings together information and training for people who live and work in nursing homes and other residential health and social care facilities. Its interdisciplinary program is directed specifically at professionals in Andalusia.

Courses and activities

The platform runs training activities and publishes practical materials and protocols. Initiatives featured include:

• The seventh edition of a course on detecting and managing frailty and falls in older adults
• Training on communication and personal relationships with older adults in residential care
• Training on caring for residents with urinary or fecal incontinence
• Training on the emotional well-being of people who live and work in residential facilities
• Conferences and events such as the second Andavac Congress on the new vaccination schedule and at-risk groups

Resources

The website gathers protocols and standards, reference materials and sector news, along with a service for consulting subject-matter experts. It also introduces a panel of consultants and the technical and teaching staff connected with different EASP departments.

Location

The Andalusian School of Public Health is based at Cuesta del Observatorio 4, Cartuja University Campus, 18011 Granada, Spain.

CoVir turns continuing education into a shared professional resource, connecting formal courses with protocols, current information and access to specialists in residential care.