The goal in this study was to examine the characteristics of the nursing staff's work organization with regard to bed baths. This observational study was conducted with a mixed methods approach and concurrent data collection at inpatient units of a university hospital. The population consisted of adult inpatients and nursing professionals. The sample consisted of 67 patients and 62 professionals. After thematic data analysis, the following established category was found: Potential Risks to the Safety of Professionals and Patients, along with four other emerging categories: Comprehensive Care, Facilities, Organization of Care Processes, and Patient Satisfaction. The descriptive statistical analysis of the quantitative data showed that bed baths lasted an average 15.02 minutes. In 55.2% of the bed baths observed, two professionals were involved. The size of the nursing staff and the inappropriate workspaces affect the organization of care and can lead to adverse events for professionals and patients.

Objective: To evaluate and compare the nursing practice environments in Intensive Care Units of a public and private hospital and the prevalence of burnout among nursing professionals. Method: Cross-sectional, descriptive study with a quantitative approach to the data. The data collection took place between October 2018 and March 2019, and it was carried out through a questionnaire with socio-occupational variables and with metrics of intensity. The practice environment was assessed through the Nursing Work Index Revised (NWI-R); and the burnout was assessed by the Maslach Burnout Inventory (IBM). We included professionals with, at least, six months of employment, and those who were on leave or on a fixed-term employment contract were excluded. Results: The sample consisted of 296 professionals. We found Favorable environments in both institutions, however, low results in the subscales autonomy, control and organizational support in the private hospital. The prevalence of burnout among nurses was 2.5% in the public hospital and 9.1% in the private hospital, and among nursing technicians, it was 9.5% and 8.5%, respectively. Conclusion: The control of the environment, autonomy and support were considered critical points, referring to the importance of assessing institutions factors, that can improve the working conditions for the nursing team.