Controle de infecção hospitalar em unidade de terapia intensiva: desafios e perspectivas

Abstract

Several studies point the hospital infections as he most frequent complications of the treatment in Intensive Care. Thus, in this study we sought to relate about factors that difficult infection control and to indicate aspects to be considered on attendance. Methodology: research accomplished in Intensive Care Unit of three hospitals. The data were obtained through questionaire and observation previously validated. Content analysis was accomplished. Results: The items related stand out to the attendance planning of the attendance, principles that govern the prevention and infection control, interaction between the team and challenges mentioned by nurses. Conclusion: Although the planning process, implementation and hospital infection evaluation are items very complex, given the multiplicity of intervening factors, nurses identified the principal aspects that should deserve attention. The hands washing continue being a challenge to be overcome.