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This work refers the organization and administration of the self care structures in the public hospital, with the Hippocratio Hospital of Thessaloniki being the case study. For the conceptual approach and theories around self care, Orem's theory, the Middle theory of self care, the theory of self regulation and the theory of social theoretical intelligence are presented. The self care matrix model is also presented, which unifies all existing theories, giving a new model of self care. The approach of the strategies for creating a self care environment in health and the analysis of the methods of development and support in the care systems. Reference is made to the application data for best self care practice and the quality of life, the factors that lead to satisfaction, psychological and social function and the stress that prevail in the workplace of health professionals are presented. The professional scale of self care is mentioned, with emphasis on emotional intelligence and studies on self care behaviors. In particular, the strategies of organization and management of self care are presented, as well as the intervention and implementation programs. Finally, the results of the research are reported with the characteristics of the sample, the data for the prevention practiced by the health professionals, the working conditions that lead to the satisfaction and the need to implement self care programs, for the staff of the closed structures of the hospital. The findings from the research showed a correlation between a good working environment, flexibility, recognition and job satisfaction, with the intention of self care by health professionals. Also the proposals of the interventions with programs that could be implemented by the hospital administration, in order to contribute to the strengthening and organization of the self care of the health professionals.