Structuring a campaign hospital in pandemic COVID-19: experience report

Abstract

Objective: To report the managerial work of the nurse in the structuring of the first Field Hospital in a micro-region in the south of Minas Gerais Method: This is an experience report, with a descriptive qualitative approach. Results: The standard operating procedures were designed to handle confirmed cases of COVID-19, based on the available scientific evidence. Initially the flow of care was outlined as well as the elaboration of protocols, later on, continuing education actions were carried out with all the professionals working and repeated continuously throughout the hospital's operating period. Throughout the process, the nurse acted in a significant way both for the elaboration of the attendance flows and protocols, as well as leading the continuing education actions. Conclusion: The role of nursing was observed in the planning, management, preparation and implementation of protocols and in the development of continuing education actions, based on evidence-based practice.