Profile of the nursing staff and perceptions of the work performed in a materials center

Abstract

This study aimed to outline the profile of nursing staff MSC (Materials and Sterilization Center) of a teaching hospital, to identify continuing education
processes developed in the unit and the perceptions of the subjects regarding the valuation of work accomplished. Method: A descriptive study of
quantitative and qualitative nature. And analysis descriptive statistical was realized using Excel and R (Windows) version R-3.1.1, with frequency and
percentage of variables and chi-square test of adherence. The qualitative approach was characterized by open questions were typed into a text editor and
treated according to the thematic analysis with reading and training categories. Results: Was interviewed 16 nurses (technicians, assistants, and nurses)
active in the sector. Received trained when entering the MSC (50%), and were trained in the last two years (56%). When the issues that needed improvement
cited: Surgical box assembly; cleaning, sterilization, use of PPE among others. In qualitative data were listed the following categories: Service/procedures;
Infection Control and Patient Safety; Appreciation of the professional; Deficit Human Resources and Perception on the recognition of professional MSC.
Professionals emphasized the workload, shortage of human and material resources, lack of appreciation for the institution, among others. Conclusion: The
results point to the need to support these professionals, who recognize their practice as fundamental, but are inebriated by learning, developed in the form
of continuing education, to improve the health of the worker. It is highlighted the need for more research involving MSC nursing professionals.