Health and Social Services, Social Dialogue
On 20 September 2006, after six years of preparation, EPSU (the European Federation of Public Service Unions) and HOSPEEM (the European Hospital and Healthcare Employers’ Association) launched the Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee for the Hospital Sector (SSDC HS). 2016 marks the 10th anniversary of this committee and the sectoral social dialogue for the health care sector at EU-level.
Below you will find more detailed information on the main outcomes and the work programmes of the SSDC HS as well as on the three thematic priorities and the various topics dealt with in the context of the joint work:
- Main Outcomes (for the years 2006 to 2018)
- Work Programmes (for the years 2006 to 2019)
- Health and Safety at the Workplace
- Recruitment & Retention
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) & Life-long learning (LLL)
For more information on this preparation phase 2000-2006 EPSU affiliates can read the article "Social dialogue in the hospital sector at EU level".
Vote on EPSU-HOSPEEM agreement on prevention from sharp injuries in the hospital and healthcare sector
Further to the meeting of the Executive Committee on 8 June, please find attached the final proposal for a framework agreement between EPSU and HOSPEEM on prevention from medical sharp
Framework Agreement on Prevention from Sharp Injuries in the Hospital and Health Care Sector
(4 August 2009) The above framework agreement was signed by Karen Jennings, EPSU Chair of the Health and Social Services Committee, and Godfrey Pereira, General Secretary of HOSPEEM, the European
Proposal for a COUNCIL DIRECTIVE implementing the Framework Agreement on prevention from sharp injuries in the hospital and healthcare sector
(16 November 2009) European Commission Proposal for a COUNCIL DIRECTIVE implementing the Framework Agreement on prevention from sharp injuries in the hospital and healthcare sector concluded by HOSPEEM and EPSU
Joint EPSU/HOSPEEM project - prevention from sharp injuries, 1st regional seminar
Joint EPSU-HOSPEEM Project "Promotion of Information, Awareness Raising and Implementation of Directive 2010/32/EC on the prevention from sharps injuries in the hospital and health care sector" 1st Regional seminar
Joint EPSU/HOSPEEM project - prevention from sharp injuries, 2nd regional seminar
Joint EPSU-HOSPEEM Project "Promotion of Information, Awareness Raising and Implementation of Directive 2010/32/EC on the prevention from sharps injuries in the hospital and health care sector" 2nd Regional seminar
Joint EPSU/HOSPEEM project - prevention from sharp injuries, 3rd regional seminar
Joint EPSU-HOSPEEM Project "Promotion of Information, Awareness Raising and Implementation of Directive 2010/32/EC on the prevention from sharps injuries in the hospital and health care sector" 3rd Regional seminar :16
Joint EPSU/HOSPEEM project - prevention from sharp injuries, final conference
Joint EPSU-HOSPEEM Project "Promotion of Information, Awareness Raising and Implementation of Directive 2010/32/EC on the prevention from sharps injuries in the hospital and health care sector" Final conference, 20 June