O PROCESSO DE ENFERMAGEM COMO INSTRUMENTO DE PROMOÇÃO DE PRÁTICAS SEGURAS NO AMBIENTE HOSPITALAR

Abstract

Nursing management in healthcare institutions needs, in addition to complying with professional legislation, to use the Nursing Process to systematize clinical practice and nursing care, ensuring patient safety. This study aims to identify the relationship between the practice of the Nursing Process and compliance with patient safety protocols by nurses in a public teaching hospital in the Midwest region. The study employed a mixed approach, with quantitative, exploratory, and cross-sectional aspects, conducted in a public hospital. The population consisted of 150 professionals, and the sample included 110 clinical nurses who met the inclusion criteria. Data collection took place from December 2021 to June 2022, using an instrument approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul. Data were analyzed using dynamic spreadsheets in Excel. The predominant age range of participants was 32 to 42 years. The majority were female, with 11 to 15 years of education and 1 to 10 years of work experience. Results showed significant adherence to structural aspects, indicating the implementation of the Nursing Process, with some areas of partial disagreement. Regarding patient safety, highlighted points included patient bed identification, risk control, and event recording by the nursing team. The results provide valuable insights for future interventions and research to improve the quality of nursing care. Understanding strengths and weaknesses in the implementation of the Nursing Process and adherence to patient safety protocols is crucial for promoting effective changes and ensuring safe, high-quality nursing care in hospital settings.