Centro de material e esterilização e o controle de qualidade: evidências para a segurança do paciente

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The quality of processes in the material and sterilization center is directly reflected in patient care. The nurse at the Material and Sterilization Center (CME) evaluates and works directly with her team to find positive results in relation to product processing. OBJECTIVE: To describe the best evidence in the national and international literature on the use of integrators to ensure product safety. patient. METHODOLOGY: This is a narrative review study on the best evidence about the actions taken by nurses in the Material and Sterilization Center for PPS processing, aiming at patient safety. RESULT: The final sample consists of 8 articles. The main issues discussed included the recognition of the organization of the CME indicator based on the triad of evaluation of process, structure and results, as well as the role of the nurse. DISCUSSION: After studying the selected articles, the effectiveness of chemical and biological indicators and their attributions was identified. We also discussed the lack of trained personnel to perform tasks at the CME and the impact of this on patient safety. CONCLUSION: This study provides more knowledge about the chemical and biological indicators used in CME and the importance of these control methods. The highlights were the Bowie & Dick test, preventive and corrective maintenance, identification of PPS with expiration and processing dates. The role of nurses is becoming more and more evident in the work process in the hospital area, especially in the prevention of infections and patient safety.