Cuidados de enfermagem seguros

Abstract

This document reports the work done in the scope of the stage in Medical-Surgical Nursing of the Master's Degree in Nursing in the area of specialization in Medical-Surgical Nursing, for the biennium 2010/2012, of the Portuguese Catholic University. In it we describe the activities and skills developed over the different fields of training. It reproduces a journey of learning and development that took place in the Infection Control Committee and the Accident and Emergency Service, at the São Francisco Xavier’s Hospital. The work input and developed to practice nursing was supported in a secure nursing praxis, taking account the principles of 'Patient Safety'. This report describes our professional activity that was subject of accreditation and the activities and skills developed over the stages. The report makes a reflection about developed skills and also carried out a SWOT analysis about the entire route taken. At the end of this report we find the conclusions of the work done and that we believe have contributed to the sustainability of a safer nursing care for the Person and healthcare workers.

Date of Award	May 2012
Original language	Portuguese
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	Helena José (Supervisor)