Best practices and innovation in Nursing
Who the
Speakers are:
Speakers
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Ioannis AndritsosDeputy Commander (Deputy Governor) of the 4th Health Region (YPE) of Macedonia and Thrace -
Parthenopi PantelidouDirector of Nursing Services at AHEPA University General Hospital in ThessalonikiDr. Parthenopi Pantelidou, RN, PHS, MPH, MHCM, PhD, is Director of Nursing Services at AHEPA University General Hospital in Thessaloniki, Greece (since 10/2022). She holds a PhD in Clinical Nursing from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, along with Master’s degrees in Public Health and in Healthcare Management and Organization, and is specialized in Public Health/Community Nursing. She is fluent in English and Italian.
With over 25 years of professional experience in clinical practice, she has held senior leadership roles across the Greek healthcare system since 2019, including Head of the Public Health Directorate at the 4th Regional Health Authority of Macedonia and Thrace and Nurse Manager of a major internal medicine department, bringing extensive experience in healthcare administration, clinical operations, and infection prevention and control.
She, also, currently serves as an elected Board Member of the 2nd Regional Department of the Hellenic Nurses Association and holds the position of President of the First Joint Service Council of the 4th Regional Health Authority of Macedonia and Thrace, contributing to strategic decision-making and policy development in the healthcare sector.
Dr. Pantelidou also has a strong academic and teaching background, having taught undergraduate nursing courses and contributed to the education and training of healthcare professionals across Greece. Her research and publications focus on healthcare-associated infections, quality of care, and nursing competencies, actively contributing to national and international initiatives in these fields.
Her work lies at the intersection of leadership, quality improvement, and digital health—driving innovation and shaping resilient, future-ready healthcare systems. -
Maria AggouDirector of Mental Health Nursing at the Regional Network of Mental Health Services of the 4th Health Region of Macedonia and Thrace, GreeceMaria Aggou is Director of Mental Health Nursing at the Regional Network of Mental Health Services of the 4th Health Region of Macedonia and Thrace, Greece, and Coordinator of Mental Health Nursing Specialty Education. She holds a Master’s degree in Health Care Units Management and is a PhD candidate at the School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Her work focuses on leadership in mental health services, nursing workforce development, and the integration of education, quality of care, and organizational innovation. She is also a Course Director of the European Resuscitation Council (ALS, ILS, BLS/AED).
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Maria PapatheodorouDirector of Nursing Services, Papageorgiou General HospitalEDUCATION & TRAINING
• Nursing Department, Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki (1990)
• Specialization in Nephrology Nursing, University of Ulm, Germany (1998)
• Specialization in Pediatric Nursing, Hippokration General Hospital of Thessaloniki (2003)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Health Management, University of Winchester (2015) – with distinction
• Master’s degree in clinical and industrial pharmacology, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2019)
• PhD in Human Resource Management, School of Business Administration, University of Macedonia (2025)LANGUAGES
• English – Lower (Michigan)
• German – Mittelstufe (Intermediate level)PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• 15.02.1993 – 30.06.1999: Nurse, Curatorium Für Dialyse, Munich, Germany
• From 01.06.1999: Nurse at the Hemodialysis Unit, General Hospital of Thessaloniki “Papageorgiou” (from its first day of operation)
• From 01.02.2006: Head Nurse, 2nd Urology Clinic, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Papageorgiou Hospital
• From 01.07.2019 – Present: Director of Nursing Services, Papageorgiou General HospitalAUTHORING WORK
• Principles of Nursing Service Operations (2022)
• Nursing Service Operations Guide (2024)PUBLICATIONS
• “Prostate Cancer: The Role of PSA in Prevention and Economics” – Health Review (2017)
• “Lack of Empathy in Nurses’ Work Schedules” – Health Review (2018)
• “When the First Vaccine Arrived: An Investigation of Factors that Influenced the Intention of Healthcare Workers in the Greek National Health System to be Vaccinated” – Nursing Forum (2022)
• “The Influence of Leadership on Structural Empowerment and Work Life on Nurses’ Burnout and Patients’ Assessed Quality of Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic” – Medical Research Archives (2023)• “Modeling the Impact of Authentic Leadership on Healthcare Professionals’ Motivation and Service Quality during COVID-19 Pandemic: The Greek Case” – International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology (2023)
• “Burnout and Moral Distress among Healthcare Personnel in the Decline of Covid-19 Pandemic” – Quality in Primary Care (2024) -
Eleni PantelidouDirector of Nursing Services, Hippokration General Hospital of ThessalonikiExperienced Director of Nursing Services with over six years in healthcare leadership. Skilled in clinical management, staff supervision, healthcare quality improvement and strategic planning. Proven ability to enhance patient care standards, optimize nursing operations and lead multidisciplinary teams in high-demand hospital environments.
Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Larisa, 1984
• Medical Specialty: Internal Medicine, AHEPA University General Hospital of Thessaloniki, 1991 – 1992
• Master’s in Healthcare Management, Hellenic Open University, 2014 – 2016
Languages
• English: Fluent
Computer Skills
• ACTA Computer Skills CertificationProfessional Experience
• Director of Nursing Services, Hippokration General Hospital of Thessaloniki, since 2019
• Nurse Manager, Sector A, 2013
• Head Nurse, Cardiology Department, Unit B, AUTH (6 years)
• Assistant Head Nurse, Cardiology Department, Unit B, AUTH (12 years)
• Clinical Nurse, Internal Medicine Department B, AUTH (3 years)
• Clinical Nurse, Second Pre-graduate Internal Medicine Clinic, AUTH (8 years)
Over 40 years of professional experience
Teaching Experience
• Laboratory Associate – Department of Nursing, Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki (15 years)
• Surgical Specialty, Hippokration General Hospital of Thessaloniki (20 years)
• Internal Medicine Specialty, Hippokration General Hospital of Thessaloniki (5 years)
• Student Training Program, National Emergency Aid Center (1 year)
Continuing Education
• Continuing education program for hospital staff at the Vocational Training Center on the subject of “Basic Computer Skills Training.
• e-esdy Program: “Management of change / complexity / collaborations and processes in the implementation of e-health programs.”
• Two-day e-esdy conference on: “Training Health Professionals in Innovative Practices and Methods using Digital Tools,” Measure 2.5 “Information Society,” Thessaloniki, June 11–12, 2009.
• University Hospital of Larissa, Vocational Training Center (KEK): “Education and Training of Tertiary-Educated Nurses in Community Psychiatry – Early Diagnosis of Mental Illness to Support Psychiatric Reform,” Thessaloniki, 14/9/2009 – 6/10/2009 (total 120 hours).
• Attendance of a six-month introductory Nursing Educators Training Program at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, equivalent to 8 (eight) postgraduate teaching credits.
• Attendance of the seminar “Design, Analysis & Interpretation of Clinical Studies, May 26, 2009 (C.M.E).
• Attendance of a training program at the Inter-Balkan Institute of Public Administration on “Medical Waste Management,” May 2012 (77 hours).
• Attendance of a professional development program “Training of Department Heads,” PINEP, April 2013 (35 hours).
Professional Memberships
• Participation in Nursing Specialty Examination Committees
• participation in Hospital Committees
Conference Attendance
• Attendance in conferences: over 300
• Participation in presentations: over 40
• Member of Organizing Committees of Conferences: over 100
• Member of Scientific Committees of Conferences: over 60
• Chairperson in Conference Sessions: over 100
Conference & Educational Event Organization as Director of Nursing Services, Hippokration General Hospital of Thessalonikh
• 20 Nursing Workshops
• 3 Clinical Skills Forums featuring over 57 clinical workshops (2024, 2025, 2026)
• 4 Nursing Conferences
• Preparation of the 5th Nursing Services Conference, scheduled for December 17–19, 2026
Participation of over 1.700 healthcare professionals from across Greece