Analysis of the care process steps in patient with central catheter

Abstract

Objective: to analyze the Steps of the Central Venous Catheter Patient Care (CVCPC) process steps in order to identify potential flaws in the prevention of bloodstream infection in the intensive care unit. Method: Failure Analysis and Effects Method was used. Study carried out in the Intensive Care Units of a large hospital in the city of Caxias do Sul. Nine nursing professionals composed the evaluation group. For the calculation of risk, the severity, the probability of occurrence and the possibility of detection in each evaluated item were defined. Results: the results indicated nonconformities such as lack of indication criteria and risks related to barrier protection and catheter insertion and maintenance. Conclusion: it is considered that the team was committed to the qualification of the CVCPC process. However, it is necessary to implement strategies to promote actions that prevent the occurrence of potential failures.