# Italian nursing professional initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-nursing-professional-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-10-24T07:50:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

The National Federation of Nursing Orders (FNOPI) has undertaken several initiatives to address healthcare workforce management and clinical service optimization in Italy.

In mid-October 2026, FNOPI scheduled a roundtable in Rome to discuss the ‘European Horizon for Nursing Professions: Mobility and Quality Work’. The discussion focused on the transformation of the Italian National Health Service, professional autonomy, and the management of international workforce mobility. Key topics included the EU strategy for the healthcare workforce and the implementation of digital tools like the European Digital Recognition Solution (EDRS).

By late October 2026, FNOPI expanded its focus to clinical infrastructure by signing a two-year memorandum of understanding with the National Blood Center (CNS). This agreement aims to strengthen Italy’s national transfusion network by promoting voluntary donation and implementing organizational models based on ‘task sharing’ and ‘task shifting’ to optimize nursing roles and healthcare resources.

## Claims

- Fnopi and the National Blood Center signed a two-year memorandum of understanding. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The agreement aims to reinforce the national transfusion network in Italy. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The protocol promotes organizational models based on task sharing and task shifting. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A permanent national working group will be activated to monitor initiatives. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The agreement includes joint information and awareness campaigns for citizens. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Italy: FNOPI and CNS sign agreement to strengthen transfusion network

Italy's FNOPI and the National Blood Center have signed a two-year agreement to strengthen the national transfusion network and enhance the role of nurses in blood and plasma donation.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italys-fnopi-and-cns-sign-agreement-to-strengthen-transfusion-network

### 2026-10-10: FNOPI to host European nursing mobility roundtable in Rome

FNOPI will host a roundtable in Rome on October 14, 2026, to discuss European nursing mobility, professional autonomy, and new EU digital qualification tools.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fnopi-to-host-european-nursing-mobility-roundtable-in-rome

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