Abstract
Objective: To identify the use of biosafety measures in the processing of dental and hospital articles by dental academics. Method: A descriptive study carried out at a Higher Education Institution from February to March of the year 2018. Data collection was done using an observation instrument and a questionnaire, and for the analyzes, descriptive statistics and the Subject's Discourse Collective. Opinion nº 137012. Results: 46 students participated in the study. The importance of correct processing is knowledge of academics and they see the processing of items such as an action of great significance in patient safety, professional and the institution involved in the teaching of care for oral health, and a procedure to reduce cases of infections. Conclusion: The measures are related to the use of personal protective equipment and to the processing of articles (cleaning and disinfection) based on institutional manuals.
Highlights
IntroductionPatient safety has become a highly discussed issue within the health area, the quality of care.[1] Regarding the activities developed by the Material and Sterilization Center (MSC) these activities interfere with the final product during the care, as the MSC is responsible for the processing of all the products used in the assistance and, any failure in the flow of these activities can compromise the sterility of the products and, increase the risk of infections in all procedures performed on the patients (dressing, surgery).[2]
In recent years, patient safety has become a highly discussed issue within the health area, the quality of care.[1]
Regarding the activities developed by the Material and Sterilization Center (MSC) these activities interfere with the final product during the care, as the MSC is responsible for the processing of all the products used in the assistance and, any failure in the flow of these activities can compromise the sterility of the products and, increase the risk of infections in all procedures performed on the patients.[2]
Summary
Patient safety has become a highly discussed issue within the health area, the quality of care.[1] Regarding the activities developed by the Material and Sterilization Center (MSC) these activities interfere with the final product during the care, as the MSC is responsible for the processing of all the products used in the assistance and, any failure in the flow of these activities can compromise the sterility of the products and, increase the risk of infections in all procedures performed on the patients (dressing, surgery).[2]. In addition to patient-related risks, MSC practitioners, too, are exposed to occupational hazards. The adoption of biosecurity measures is necessary for professionals and health sectors exposed to these risks. According to the Technical Committee on Biosafety Fiocruz: "biosafety is the set of actions aimed at prevention, minimization or elimination of risks inherent in the activities of research, production, teaching, technological development and provision of services (...)".4
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