scholarly journals Nursing professionals’ biosafety in confronting COVID-19

2022 ◽  
Vol 75 (suppl 1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mônica Alice Santos da Silva ◽  
Morgana Cristina Leôncio de Lima ◽  
Cynthia Angélica Ramos de Oliveira Dourado ◽  
Clarissa Mourão Pinho ◽  
Maria Sandra Andrade

ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the nursing professionals’ biosecurity in confronting COVID-19. Methods: This is a Survey type study. Nursing professionals were invited via messaging apps, using self-applied data collection forms. The sample selection (n=693) was non-probabilistic. A descriptive data analysis was conducted. Results: considering the biosafety aspects in facing COVID-19, 79.0% of the participants had not received training or considered it insufficient, 69.3% reported the lack of personal protective equipment during work, and 81.8% did not feel safe with the internal flux adaptations for handling COVID-19 cases. Conclusion: Continuous and effective nursing team training and personal protective equipment availability are necessary, as well as internal flow adjustments for attending suspected or confirmed cases.

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Deyse Maria Alves Rocha ◽  
Eva Anny Welly de Sousa Brito ◽  
Thais Lima Vieira de Souza ◽  
Rafaela De Oliveira Mota ◽  
Maira De Ciero Miranda ◽  
...  

Objetivo: Avaliar a prática da administração de medicamento endovenosa em pacientes adultos internados em hospital de doenças infectocontagiosas. Metodologia: Estudo descritivo, observacional, desenvolvido em hospital de referência em doenças infectocontagiosas de Fortaleza-CE. Foram realizadas 111 observações de profissionais de enfermagem procedendo à administração de medicamentos endovenosos em pacientes com idade > 18 anos. Resultados: As ações mais realizadas foram: lê a prescrição médica (100%), consegue entender a grafia médica (97,2%) e confere o medicamento relacionado à prescrição (90,6%). Entretanto, as menos executadas foram: acalmar o paciente (21,6%), realizar limpeza da bancada (13,5%), usar equipamento de proteção individual (18,9%), desinfetar ampola ou frasco ampola (11,7%). Conclusão: O estudo mostrou diagnóstico situacional da equipe de enfermagem na atuação do preparo e da administração de medicamentos, caracterizando segurança de pacientes no nível sofrível, segundo o índice de positividade. Descritores: Infusões intravenosas; Segurança do Paciente; Enfermagem.Objective: To evaluate the practice of intravenous drug administration in adult patients hospitalized for infectious-contagious diseases. Methodology: Descriptive, observational study, developed at a referral hospital in infectious diseases of Fortaleza-CE. A total of 111 observations were made by nursing professionals on the administration of intravenous drugs in patients> 18 years of age. Results: The most accomplished actions were: read the medical prescription (100%), can understand the medical script (97.2%) and check the medication related to the prescription (90, 6%). However, the least performed were: calming the patient (21.6%), cleaning the workbench (13.5%), using personal protective equipment (18.9%), disinfect ampoule or ampoule vial (11.7%). Conclusion: The study showed a situational diagnosis of the nursing team in the preparation and administration of medications, characterizing patient safety at the level of suffering, according to the positivity index.Descriptors: Infusions; Intravenous; Patient Safety; Nursing.Objetivo: Evaluar la práctica de la administración de medicamentos endovenosa en pacientes adultos internados en el hospital de enfermedades infectocontagiosas. Metodología: Estudio descriptivo, observacional, desarrollado en un hospital de referencia en enfermedades infectocontagiosas de Fortaleza-CE. Fueron realizadas 111 observaciones de profesionales de enfermería procediendo a la administración de medicamentos endovenosos en pacientes con edad> 18 años. Resultados: Las acciones más realizadas fueron: lee la prescripción médica (100%), consigue entender la caligrafía médica (97,2%) y confirma el medicamento relacionado a la prescripción (90,6%). Sin embargo, las menos ejecutadas fueron: calmar al paciente (21,6%), realizar limpieza de la mesa de trabajo (13,5%), usar equipo de protección individual (18,9 %), desinfectar la ampolla o frasco ampolla (11,7%). Conclusión: El estudio mostró diagnóstico situacional del equipo de enfermería en la actuación de la preparación y de la administración de medicamentos, caracterizando seguridad de pacientes en el nivel sufrible, según el índice de positividad.Descriptores: Infusiones Intravenosas; Seguridad del Paciente; Enfermería. 


2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elaine Carininy Lopes da Costa ◽  
Geysa Soares de Sepúlveda

Objetivos: Investigar a percepção dos profissionais de enfermagem quanto ao uso do equipamento de proteção individual; Identificar o nível de conhecimento da equipe de enfermagem sobre a importância da utilização dos equipamentos e identificar os fatores que interferem no uso, desuso ou uso inadequado dos equipamentos. Metodologia: Estudo descritivo com abordagem qualitativa, realizado com os técnicos e auxiliares de enfermagem de um hospital público em Valença Piauí sendo amostra formada por 12 profissionais. A coleta de dados foi realizada através de uma entrevista semi-estruturada. O projeto de pesquisa foi submetido ao comitê de ética e pesquisa da faculdade UNINOVAFAPI, obtendo parecer favorável. Resultados: Foram agrupados nas seguintes categorias: Conhecimento sobre os equipamentos de proteção individual; Importância do uso desses equipamentos e dificuldades encontradas para o uso desses equipamentos. Conclusão: Foi possível concluir que os profissionais sabem da importância do uso desses equipamentos, no entanto reconhecem que normalmente não adotam essas medidas, expondo-se ao risco, apesar da instituição disponibilizar os equipamentos suficientes para a realização de todos os procedimentos de rotina.  


2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 84-89
Author(s):  
Neneng Neng Sanjaya ◽  
Putri Wulandini ◽  
Roni Saputra

This study aims to determine whether there is a Knowledge Relationship about Tofu Makers to the Use of Personal Protective Equipment by Tofu Factory Workers at Jl.Cipta Karya and Kec.Payung Sekaki Pekanbaru City. The method of collecting data in this study through observation and questionnaire methods and library research to in this study were 38 Tofu factory workers on Jl.Cipta Karya and Kec.Payung Sekaki Pekanbaru City. The Sampling Technique used was the Total Sampling Technique, Total Sampling was a sampling technique where the number of samples was equal to the total population (Sugiono, 2011). The results of the analysis do not have a relationship between knowledge and the use of PPE proven in the data analysis shows that there were 30 people or 78.9% who did not use PPE completely and it could be stated that their knowledge was lacking.


2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Syanne Pangemanan ◽  
Tampanatu P. F. Sompie

ABSTRACTThe implementation of safety and work will create a good maintenance of labor. This study aims to determine the application of OSH at the Civil Construction Laboratory. This research is descriptive research with quantitative approach. Data collection using questionnaires, documentation and interviews. And the subjects of the study were divided into 4 groups; 1) Head of Department and Head of Laboratory, 2) Lecturer of Laboratory, 3) Technician and 4) Students who followed the practice in Civil Construction Laboratories. Data analysis is presented in the form of graph and table in the form of percentage of achievement score. Based on the results of the achievement of indicators in the application of OSH in the Laboratory of Civil Construction is achieved 26.43% into the category less good, because in the implementation of OSH is not good enough so it needs improvement in OSH implementation. Obstacles that affect the application of OSH is the lack of awareness of The Department Leaders, Heads of Laboratories and Technicalists and Students of the importance of OSH. The absence of a special team that handles OSH and the unavailability of OSH support equipment. Efforts are made in overcoming the obstacles that is to form a special team that handles OSH. There are always directives and appeals to the students of the importance of OSH and the availability of OSH support tools such as laws and regulations, symbols OSH and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).Key words : OSH, obstacles, countermeasuresABSTRAKPenerapan Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja akan menciptakan terwujudnya pemeliharaan tenaga kerja yang baik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui penerapan Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja (K3) di Laboratorium Konstruksi Sipil. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kuantitatif. Pengumpulan data menggunakan kuisioner, dokumentasi dan wawancara. Dan subyek penelitian dibagi dalam 4 kelompok yaitu: 1) Pimpinan Jurusan dan Kepala Laboratorium, 2) Dosen Pengajar Laboratorium, 3) Teknisi dan 4) Mahasiswa yang mengikuti praktek pada Laboratorium Konstruksi Sipil. Analisis data disajikan dalam bentuk grafik dan tabel yang berupa presentase skor ketercapaian. Berdasarkan hasil ketercapaian indikator dalam penerapan Keselamatan dan kesehatan Kerja di Laboratorium Konstruksi Sipil yaitu tercapai 26.43% masuk kedalam ketegori kurang baik. Karena dalam penerapan K3 tercapai kurang baik maka perlu peningkatan dalam penerapan K3. Hambatan-hambatan yang mempengaruhi penerapan K3 yaitu kurangnya kesadaran dari Pimpinan Jurusan, Kepala Laboratorium dan Teknisi serta Mahasiswa akan pentingnya K3, tidak adanya tim khusus yang menangani K3 serta tidak tersedianya alat-alat penunjang K3. Upaya yang dilakukan dalam mengatasi hambatan yaitu dengan membentuk tim khusus yang menangani K3, selalu ada arahan dan himbauan kepada mahasiswa akan pentingnya K3 dan ketersediaan alat-alat penunjang K3 seperti undang-undang dan peraturan, simbol-simbol K3 dan APD.Kata kunci : K3, hambatan, upaya penanggulangan


2019 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Letícia Pinto Rodrigues ◽  
Marina Pereira Rezende ◽  
Andréa Mara Bernardes da Silva ◽  
Lúcia Aparecida Ferreira ◽  
Bethania Ferreira Goulart

Author(s):  
Hina Ahmed

Objectives: To investigate the trend of wearing personal protective equipment by dentists in Karachi, Pakistan. Methodology: Study was conducted over a period of three months in Karachi. Study included dentists working in Dental practices. Dental students and dentists not registered with Pakistan Medical and Dental Council were excluded from the study. The total filled questionnaires obtained were 251. Data analysis as done on SPSS version 20.0 and chi square test was used to assess difference amongst dentists. Results: The trend of wearing personal protective equipment such as gloves, mask and protective eye wear showed statistically significant differences amongst dentists. More over disposal of sharp objects and disinfection of surfaces between patients also significantly varied amongst dentists working in different places. Conclusions: Dentists working in different work places showed great variation in wearing personal protective equipment during dental procedures.


IKESMA ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ananda Kurniawan

Welding is a job has a high physical risk so that in the process requires considerable skill and specialized equipment. This research was conducted to analyze the UV radiation, workers factors and factors of personal protective equipment that may affect the acute photokeratitis symptoms on welders at the welding workshop Division Kapal Niaga of PT. PAL Indonesia (Persero) Surabaya. This research used a cross-sectional observational analytic method by using a quantitative approach. Observations and interviews were conducted on a sample of 32 workers. The data analysis consisted of univariable and bivariable analysis that used Spearman's test with a = 0.05. The research results show that a significant correlation exists between workers factors ( the age , length of employment , old workings , the distance welding ) with symptoms photokeratitis acute, there were a significant correlation between the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) with symptoms photokeratitis acute, there were a significant correlation between ultraviolet (UV) radiation with acute photokeratitis symptoms and there were no significant correlation between duration of exposure to the acute photokeratitis symptoms. Keywords : the acute photokeratitis symptoms, welder, workers factors, personal protective equipment, ultraviolet radiation


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (34) ◽  
pp. 364-372
Author(s):  
Danielle Portella Ferreira ◽  
Mariana Gomes Cardim ◽  
Monique De Sales Norte Azevedo

Relatar as trajetórias percorridas, os aprendizados e as dificuldades da gestão de enfermagem durante a pandemia da COVID-19. Relato de experiência realizado através de estudos e discussões entre profissionais de enfermagem durante o período de março a outubro de 2020. Verificamos que o desenvolvimento e a aplicabilidade de protocolos para fluxo de atendimento foram fundamentais para que não houvesse transmissão cruzada, além de otimizar o atendimento dos casos suspeitos ou confirmados de COVID-19, o controle e gerenciamento dos equipamentos de proteção individual se fez necessário para que não houvesse falta. O apoio da equipe de enfermagem e o suporte psicológico oferecido aos profissionais foram fundamentais para uma assistência segura e de qualidade. O uso de dispositivos digitais deve ser incorporado na rotina administrativa.Descritores: Covid-19, Gestão em Saúde, Enfermagem, Criança. Challenges of nursing management in the COVID-19 pandemicAbstract: To report the trajectories followed, the lessons learned and the difficulties of nursing management during the COVID-19 pandemic. Report of experience carried out through studies and discussions among nursing professionals during the period from March to October 2020. We found that the development and applicability of protocols for the flow of care were fundamental so that there was no cross-transmission, in addition to optimizing care for suspected or confirmed cases of COVID – 19, the control and management of personal protective equipment was necessary so that there was no lack. The support of the nursing team and the psychological support offered to professionals were essential for safe and quality care. The use of digital devices must be incorporated into the administrative routine.Descriptors: Covid-19, Health Management, Nursing, Child. Desafíos de la gestión de enfermería en la pandemia de COVID-19Resumen: Reportar las trayectorias seguidas, las lecciones aprendidas y las dificultades de la gestión de enfermería durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Relato de experiencia realizada a través de estudios y discusiones entre profesionales de enfermería durante el período de marzo a octubre de 2020. Encontramos que el desarrollo y aplicabilidad de protocolos para el flujo de atención fue fundamental para que no existiera transmisión cruzada, además de optimizar la atención de los casos sospechosos o confirmados de COVID-19, era necesario el control y manejo de los equipos de protección personal para que no faltasen. El apoyo del equipo de enfermería y el apoyo psicológico brindado a los profesionales fueron fundamentales para una atención segura y de calidad. El uso de dispositivos digitales debe incorporarse a la rutina administrativa.Descriptores: Covid-19, Gestión en Salud, Enfermería, Niño.


2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 293-302
Author(s):  
Renata Martins da Silva ◽  
Karen Chaves Linhares ◽  
Samara Da Silva Guimarães ◽  
Maria Da Glória Malta ◽  
Ilda Cecília Moreira da Silva

O objetivo do estudo foi conhecer a opinião da equipe de enfermagem de um hospital público sobre a inserção de enfermeiras obstétricas na atenção ao parto normal. Estudo de campo, qualitativo, onde participaram dez profissionais de enfermagem, que atuam na maternidade de um hospital do município de Volta Redonda (RJ). A análise de dados foi construída a partir do material proveniente dos questionários e permitiu uma apreensão de significados positivos atribuídos pelas participantes à inserção de enfermeiras obstétricas na sala de parto. Como resultados surgiram as seguintes categorias: Acolhimento como forma de humanização do parto; Papel da Enfermeira na Ambientação para o Parto Humanizado e Enfermeira obstétrica como referência no parto. A equipe espera que com a inserção da enfermeira obstétrica atuando na assistência, proporcione experiências de educação em saúde para equipe de enfermagem e também para as parturientes para que estas estejam conscientes de seus direitos. Conclui-se que a equipe espera que a enfermeira seja uma referência para humanização do atendimento ao parto.Palavras-chave: Parto humanizado. Enfermeira obstetra. Saúde da mulher. ABSTRACT: The objective of the study was to know the opinion of the nursing team of a public hospital about the insertion of obstetrical nurses in the attention to normal delivery. Field study, qualitative, where ten nursing professionals participated, who work in the maternity of a hospital in the city of Volta Redonda (RJ). The data analysis was constructed from the questionnaires' material and allowed the apprehension of positive meanings attributed by the participants to the insertion of obstetric nurses in the delivery room. As results the following categories emerged: Welcoming as a form of humanization of childbirth; Role of the Nurse in the Setting for Humanized Delivery and Obstetric Nurse as reference in childbirth. The team hopes that with the insertion of the obstetric nurse acting in the assistance, provide experiences of health education for nursing staff and also for the parturients so that they are aware of their rights. It is concluded that the team expects the nurse to be a reference for the humanization of childbirth care.Keywords: Humanized birth. Midwife. Women's health.


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