Use of a quality indicator to base a professional nursing qualification program * * Extracted from the thesis "Avaliação do indicador de qualidade 'integridade da pele do recém-nascido' como subsídio para a capacitação do pessoal de enfermagem", School of Nursing, University of São Paulo, 2007.
ABSTRACTDescriptive-exploratory study, aiming to propose a program of qualification for the nursing staff, based on an indicator of healthcare quality related to the newborn's skin integrity during a given period of hospital internment. Data from 121 newborns, collected during their stays at a neonatal unit of a university hospital according to the acquired skin injuries, associated risk factors and injury records in files of the nursing assistance system. 230 skin injuries were identified, with the most frequent types being ecchymosis, perineal erythemas, moniliasis, and, in lower amounts, infiltrations, bruises, erosion, fissures, excoriations, abscesses and impetigo. The results served as the base for the elaboration of a qualification program supported on the principles of the collective planning and development of technical-scientific, ethicalpolitical and socio-educational competences. The development of this study made it evident that it is important to apply indicators of quality as one of the tools to evaluate the management of healthcare provision.
e amiga, por acreditar sempre na minha capacidade, pelo incentivo e apoio, pelas experiências de vida compartilhadas e, sobretudo, por ter me proporcionado um grande crescimento pessoal e profissional. À Professora Raquel R. Gaidzinski, exemplo de competência profissional, pelo estímulo ao desenvolvimento sempre. Às professoras Daisy M.R. Tronchin e Marta M. Melleiro pela pertinência das sugestões no exame de qualificação. À minha chefe Eliete G. Spir, pela compreensão, confiança, apoio e por facilitar meus horários. À colega de trabalho e amiga Luciana Bochembuzio, pela paciência e disponibilidade para ajudar em todas as etapas deste trabalho. A todas as enfermeiras da Unidade Neonatal, pelo auxílio, compreensão e incentivo. A todas as auxiliares e técnicas da Unidade Neonatal pelo carinho, dedicação e pelos momentos que passamos juntas.
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