Objectives: to analyze the average direct cost of PICC insertion by nurses. Methods: this is a unique case study with a quantitative approach. The observation took place in a public hospital, collecting information on inputs used and procedure length. For the calculation of costs, time was multiplied by nurses’ costs plus supplies. The US dollar was used to present the calculations. In the analysis, descriptive statistics of measures of central tendency and variability were used. Results: the sample corresponded to 139 observations. The average cost of PICC insertion totaled US$286.04, with 90.8% of materials, mainly catheter, and 9.2% of the labor. The procedure took an average of 50 minutes, at US$0.26 per minute for nurses. Conclusions: the average direct cost of PICC insertion was US$286.04, with emphasis on the catheter. The results can support management decisions for adequate material and professional sizing.
This is a preliminary study on nursing consultation for hypertensive patients and analysis of the instrument used in a cardiology hospital. The development of an adequate instrument for this kind of patients, with a specif model for assessment, orientation plan, nursing care plan and evolution, was followed by the preparation of an orientation guide to be used by nurses, so an uniformed way of registration could be obtained.
Trata-se de um relato de experiência das autoras acerca da idealização e construção de um instrumento de passagem de plantão para otimizar a assistência de enfermagem a pacientes em unidade de internação de um hospital de ensino de alta complexidade. A metodologia SBAR tem sido utilizada no mundo todo como processo de otimização dos processos de comunicação e informações em diversas áreas. A construção do instrumento de passagem de plantão baseado nesta metodologia possibilitou o registro padronizado e preciso das informações relacionadas í assistência. Observou-se seu potencial para sistematizar a passagem de plantão, potencializando a troca de informações, tornando este momento mais rápido e objetivo, priorizando a continuidade e segurança da assistência. Vislumbra-se a necessidade de treinar os enfermeiros para sua utilização em todas as unidades do hospital.
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