INFECTION RELATED TO CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER: INDICATOR OF QUALITY OF CARE IN ONCOLOGY

Abstract

Objective: to provide evidence "related infection central venous catheter for long-stay" as an indicator of quality of nursing care in oncology and identify process indicators correlated. Methods: Exploratory Survey in a clinical oncology inpatient unit, being investigated clinical and therapeutic catheters and related to nursing care. By calculating prevalence ratios were analyzed elements involved in the performance indicator results evaluated. Results: Processes associated with risk of infection were: frequency of renewal of dressings, maintenance of catheter patency, maintenance of closed infusion system and attention to signs of inflammation. Conclusion: Actions to prevent infection were contained in the spectrum of nursing actions, supporting the use of the indicator related infection central venous catheter for long-stay, as an important measure to be managed in oncology inpatient units.