Experience report of nursing services in screening for the diagnosis of COVID-19 in health professionals

Abstract

Objective: To describe the difficulties reported by health professionals during the screening service, given the difficulties in assisting suspected or confirmed patients at COVID-19. Method: This is an experience report of the care provided in nursing screening to health professionals to collect samples for the diagnosis of COVID-19, between April and July 2020, at a public university in central Brazil. Results: The difficulties reported were: limited access to Personal Protective Equipment in the workplace; restricted access to diagnostic testing for COVID-19 and poor knowledge about the differentiation and purpose of the tests. Conclusion: The performance of nursing to health professionals in the pandemic is extremely important. Strategic approaches by government agencies and health institutions regarding training for health professionals and access to equipment necessary for workers' health are relevant.