Gestão de riscos na segurança do paciente: preparo e administração de medicamentos e soluções

Abstract

The study aimed to identify safety strategies in preparation and administration of medicines and solutions implemented by the team of nursing professionals in medical and surgical clinic units. Methodologically, it is characterized as a qualitative research, of descriptive type. The research subjects were nurses and nursing technicians who worked in clinical and surgical inpatient units of a small hospital, located in the northwest of Rio Grande do Sul state, where low and medium complexity health care are provided. The study results allowed the formation of three categories: the first one refers to the subjects' perceptions about patient safety strategies; the second one is related to patient safety strategies regarding the preparation and administration of medicines and solutions; while the third category focuses on weaknesses and potentialities in the safe administration of medicines. It is concluded that, in investigated context, patient safety in relation to medicines preparation and administration is regularly performed.