APPROACHES TO IMPROVE PATIENT SAFETY IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

Abstract

Objective: to reflect on the relationship between epidemiological data and previous patient safety assessments and consider how nurses in intensive care units can be advocates for taking appropriate measures to reduce adverse events. Methodology: This is a descriptive study of the reflective analysis type, organized in two parts: a narrative review that allowed the theoretical and theoretical development of the mentioned topic, and the subsequent analysis between close concepts. Results: Based on theoretical developments, it was established that to promote public policies focused on service quality it is necessary to increase understanding of the context in which injured people find themselves in the health care process. In further analysis, the poor practice study highlighted the importance of risk factors as they measured the gap between support provided and better care and the provision of critical information to build safer health systems. Final Considerations: Reviewing adverse events is an excellent strategy for effective risk management in hospital operations, especially in intensive care units. This is because it provides better accident control, reduces losses and costs from adverse events and facilitates decision-making. You will help create, plan and improve patient safety.