H-PASS Spotlight: A Greek hospital Leader on Digital Change
Meet Elisavet Giannousi, MD, MSc. As the Head of the Pediatrics Department at the General Hospital of Rethymno, Crete, and a former Medical Director, her experience with the H-PASS pilot training offers a valuable perspective on how essential digital and transversal skills are for leadership, administration, and improving patient care within a constantly evolving health […]
Lessons from Greece: H-PASS Pilot Addresses High Demand and engages Varied Audiences
The H-PASS project pilot training in Greece, coordinated by the University of Crete, confirmed a strong demand for upskilling among healthcare professionals. Despite facing logistical challenges due to a large increase in applications and managing a varied audience, the pilot showed the importance of its transversal and digital skills curriculum. Recruitment for the Greek pilot […]
H-PASS in action: local experiences from Romania
The H-PASS project is dedicated to equipping the European healthcare workforce with essential transversal and digital skills. In Romania, the pilot training empowered pharmacists working in diverse settings—from community pharmacies to clinical hospitals—to elevate their professional practice through enhanced communication and emotional intelligence. Two participants share their experience, highlighting how H-PASS provided crucial skills not […]
From Pilots to Practice: Evaluating H-PASS Training Materials and Shaping Sustainable Digital Transformation
H-PASS Pilot Material Evaluation Workshop in Kaunas marks a major step towards finalising training materials and sustainability strategies. On 2–3 October 2025, the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU) hosted the H-PASS Pilot Material Evaluation Workshop in Kaunas. The two-day event brought together project partners from across Europe to review national pilot results, share lessons […]
H-PASS in action: local experiences from Romania
In Romania, the H-PASS pilot training was carried out with the support of two dedicated partners: the University of Oradea (UO) and CJFBH, the Bihor County Pharmacists’ College. Getting participants on board was not easy at first. Many pharmacists hesitated to join, citing heavy workloads and lack of time. Coordinating schedules between institutions and adapting […]
H-PASS in action: local experiences from Lithuania
Implementing the H-PASS pilot training in Lithuania brought valuable lessons for our partners at LSMU University. ⚡ Key challenge: Participants came with very different levels of digital literacy and understanding of how artificial intelligence can be applied in nursing practice. This diversity required careful facilitation to ensure everyone could learn and contribute. 💡 Most impactful […]
H-PASS Pilot evaluation workshop 2-3 October 2025
Location: LIETUVOS SVEIKATOS MOKSLU UNIVERSITETAS 1-2 October, 2025 – Kaunas, Lithuania The H-PASS consortium is gathering for a crucial two-day workshop in Kaunas, Lithuania, hosted by the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU). This event is a significant step in the H-PASS project, which is dedicated to strengthening the resilience of the healthcare workforce and equipping […]
H-PASS at the Academy of Management 2025
Copenhagen (Denmark) – 27 July 2025 H-PASS was presented at the Academy of Management 2025 in Copenhagen within the session “Health Workforce Planning in the Era of Proximity Care”. During the session, Irene Gabutti (UCSC) contributed to the discussion by highlighting emerging competencies in healthcare professions and positioning the project within the broader academic debate […]
H-PASS at Pulse & CardioElectrics 2025
Heraklion (Greece) – 27 July 2025 H-PASS was featured at the Pulse & CardioElectrics 2025 congress in Heraklion, a leading event in cardiovascular medicine with a strong focus on digital health. During the event, Ioannis Anastasiou delivered a lecture highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration and advanced communication skills in managing heart failure during pregnancy. […]
The Power of VR in Shaping the Future of Medical Education”
Virtual Reality (VR) is shaking up the world of healthcare education, offering an innovative, immersive approach to training that’s more engaging, safer, and, ultimately, more effective. The H-PASS VR prototype marks a significant step forward in this revolution, blending the latest technology with practical, real-world application. Why VR is a Game-Changer in Healthcare Training Training […]
