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DIRECTION/COORDINATION OF INFECTIOUS RISK SERVICES: A MASTER’S PROGRAM TO LEAD SAFETY IN HEALTHCARE

October 10, 2025 Federica Sorrentino

The Second-Level Master’s Degree in Direction/Coordination of Infectious Risk Services related to healthcare, offered by the Healthcare Masters Program of the University of Parma, is designed to train highly qualified professionals capable of taking on leading roles in the management of infectious risk within public and private healthcare and social care organizations.

The program develops clinical, organizational, managerial, and interpersonal skills necessary to:
• Analyze and assess infectious risk in hospitals, community settings, and local healthcare services, identifying critical areas and potential sources of infection;
• Design tailored strategic plans for infection prevention and control, adapted to the specific characteristics of healthcare facilities;
• Coordinate operational activities for the implementation of preventive measures, involving multiple professional roles;
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on the effectiveness of adopted strategies;
• Promote continuous education and professional development among healthcare workers, fostering best practices in infectious risk management.

The curriculum combines lectures, workshops, seminars, group projects, and applied project work, supported by an internship in affiliated healthcare institutions. Classes are delivered online in synchronous mode, with sessions held on alternating weeks to provide flexibility for professionals already working in healthcare.

The Master’s program lasts 13 months, grants 60 university credits (ECTS), and offers 30 available places.

Applications are now open and can be submitted until January 30, 2026, at 12:00 p.m.
This program represents a valuable educational opportunity for those seeking to specialize in infectious risk management, directly contributing to patient safety and the improvement of quality in healthcare services.

HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE RESPECT, LISTENING, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY

July 23, 2025 Federica Sorrentino

In today’s complex and rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the importance of fostering work environments rooted in mutual respect, authentic listening, and psychological safety is becoming increasingly evident.

A strong healthcare organization is not built solely on protocols and performance indicators, but also on the quality of professional relationships and the ability to create spaces where individuals feel confident and safe to express themselves. In particular, psychological safety—understood as the ability to speak openly, ask questions, report errors or raise concerns without fear of retaliation—is now recognized as a key factor in:

Improving care quality and clinical risk management
Supporting continuous learning within multidisciplinary teams
Enhancing workplace wellbeing and reducing the risk of stress and burnout
Strengthening collaboration among professionals and with patients

Promoting respect and active listening within healthcare organizations also means adopting inclusive leadership models, building cohesive teams that value diverse skills and perspectives, fostering interprofessional dialogue, and supporting frontline workers.

The Master’s programs in Healthcare offered by the University of Parma are aligned with this vision. These programs address relational dynamics in a structured way through targeted training activities focused on effective communication, conflict management, collaborative leadership, and the creation of more sustainable work environments.

A more effective and humane healthcare system begins here: by recognizing the value of people, trust, and the quality of professional relationships.

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