Avaliação dos conhecimentos e procedimentos em biossegurança: estudo de caso dos trabalhadores dos laboratórios do Hospital Universitário Pedro Ernesto

Abstract

Biosafety is a set of actions aimed at prevention, minimization and elimination of health risks, which help in the protection of the environment and in the awareness of the health professional. Although biosafety is widely discussed, the lack of this culture and the inadequate behavior of professionals are limiting factors to eliminate and minimize risks. This work analyzed the knowledge and perceptions of biosafety of the staff of the clinical analysis laboratories of the Pedro Ernesto University Hospistal, aiming to improve the safety in the place. Nine laboratories of hospital were studied, where professionals worked in the area of clinical analysis. For this purpose, a questionnaire was developed and applied. A total of 47 respondents were enrolled. The vast majority of the professionals understood the basic concept of biosafety and showed had already undergone some training or course of biosafety. The answers showed lack of knowledge in the area. The difficulties of implementing biosafety and good laboratory practices also occurred due to the need to adapt the infrastructure in HUPE laboratories. From the information collected, a training project and improvement proposals were carried out in the work environment.