Patient safety in the emergency: understanding of the staff of a reference hospital

Abstract

Objective: To understand the perception of the nursing and medical staff working in an emergency unit, regarding patient safety goals. Method: This is a descriptive study with a qualitative approach, carried out in an emergency sector of a public hospital in Paraná. Data collection was carried out through interviews guided by a script, containing open and closed questions. Results: The study participants were 15 professionals, including nurses, physicians and nursing technicians, who highlighted their vision and understanding of the patient safety goals proposed by the Ministry of Health, as well as the daily application within their care practice. Conclusion: The study made it possible to know the understanding of the nursing and medical staff about patient safety goals and highlighted the role of nurses as supporters and promoters in the promotion of patient safety.