Risk in reprocessing of health products in Basic Units of Salvador, BA
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https://doi.org/10.22239/2317-269X.00991Keywords:
Sterilization, Equipment and Supplies, Risk Management, Health CentersAbstract
Introduction: There are gaps in the reprocessing of products in primary health care services. Objective: To analyze the reprocessing of medical products in Basic Units of Salvador, BA. Method: Multiple case study, carried out in Basic Health Units (UBS) of Salvador. The search for data was by interview and observation in loco. The analytical categories: management of the reprocessing practices of medical products; Physical structure of the Material and Sterilization Centers (CME); Product reprocessing protocols; Monitoring of processes and traceability of products. Results: 11 UBS (84.6%) were analyzed. Of these, the reprocessing activities of products are carried out by the auxiliary of oral health in 81.8%. Absence of air conditioning in 100.0% of CME. Protocols exist in 36.3% of CME. Physical and chemical monitoring of the sterilization process is absent in 100.0% of the cases and biological monitoring is performed in 45.4% of the cases. In no CME is performed annual thermal qualification of the sterilizing equipment, nor is there traceability of the sterilized products. Conclusions: The practices identified herein pose a potential risk to users of reprocessed products and urges an effective sanitary control of these services in order to prevent damages related to the reuse of medical products.Downloads
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