The role of a nurse in the management of medical-hospital material: an integrative review

Abstract

The object of the study is the management of medical-hospital supplies. This is an area that requires the nurse to have specific knowledge and which has currently sparked discussions among experts on the subject. Aim: To characterize the production of knowledge on the management of medical-hospital material conducted by nurses. Method: A retrospective, descriptive method that followed the steps of an integrative review. For the research the Lilacs, Medline and Google scholardatabases were used. Results: We found 104 studies, of which ten were selected. The analysis of the publications showed that the management of material has been discussed in the context of educational practices, control of costs and materials, as a working tool, and from the perspective of the nurse in material management. Discussion: It is necessary to incorporate the theme in the working process of nurses, providing critical thinking in relation to management. Conclusion: The expansion of scientific production and greater interest of nurses in this area are essential.

Analysis of technical disallowances in a surgical center of a private general hospital

“…As an integrative review reported that the management of material resources is still incipient in the national scenario of the nursing practice, nurses need to gain specific knowledge (11) . A research carried out in six teaching hospitals indicates changes in the participation of nurses in planning, purchasing, storaging, distributing and controlling materials.…”

Planejamento do principal recurso material utilizado em sala operatória

“…This surgical planning will be responsible for predicting, providing, and maintaining the necessary resources for the intraoperative period. 1 Material resource (MR) planning is linked to nursing and care provided to the patients. A study pointed out the lack of MR and equipment as the main barrier in the care process according to 87.5% of nurses interviewed.…”

“…The control procedure to ensure the availability of these resources is based on quality, amount, time, and cost. 1 In hospital institutions, it is common to observe that insufficiency, lack, or low quality of the materials used create delays or cancellations of surgeries, thus increasing the stress in the whole multiprofessional team. There are, therefore, interruptions in the care provided or barriers in care planning.…”

“…Descriptores: Administración y Planificación en Salud; Atención Perioperatoria; Flujo de trabajo; Enfermería de Centro Quirúrgico; Administración de Materiales en el Hospital; Enfermería. 1,4 Postgraduate student, Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ). Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.…”