Patient safety in hemodialysis clinics: perception of the nursing team

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the perception of the nursing team regarding patient safety in hemodialysis clinics. Method: Descriptive-exploratory study with a qualitative approach, conducted with 37 professionals from the nursing team of five hemodialysis clinics, located in the cities of Sobral and Fortaleza, in Ceará, Brazil. Data were collected from October to December 2021, through semi-structured interviews recorded and analyzed by Descending Hierarchical Classification. Results: Four classes emerged: operation of hemodialysis clinics; role of companions and patients in their safety in hemodialysis clinics; role of the nursing team in the safe care of patients undergoing hemodialysis; international patient safety goals in hemodialysis clinics. Conclusion: The participants recognize the existence of shortcomings in international patient safety goals, mainly errors in patient identification and medication administration.