Key achievements of H-PASS
Since the first H-PASS newsletter was published, the project has entered a highly active phase, focusing on delivering and testing the H-PASS training programme in practice. The past months have been shaped by the preparation and rollout of pilot trainings, close cooperation with national partners, and direct engagement with health professionals across participating countries. A […]
Who are the Digital Change Agents?
Health professionals are the backbone of every healthcare system. Today, however, healthcare across Europe—and globally—is facing an unprecedented level of complexity. Challenges such as climate change, globalisation, geopolitical instability, infectious disease outbreaks, and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are reshaping how care is delivered and how health systems must adapt. Building resilience is no longer optional—it is […]
Pilot Trainings in Focus
The H-PASS pilot trainings mark a pivotal phase in the life of the project. After months of design and collaborative development, the training pathway has now been implemented across participating countries, bringing the H-PASS model into real healthcare settings. Through these pilots, health professionals from diverse disciplines have actively engaged with the blended learning approach, […]
Developing the H-PASS training programme: a collaborative endeavour
The H-PASS project aims to support healthcare professionals in adapting to the digital transformation of the sector by strengthening their digital and transversal skills. As a result of close collaboration between international partners, the H-PASS consortium has developed a comprehensive training programme designed to equip health workers with the competencies needed to navigate an increasingly digital healthcare environment. […]
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 […]
