Biosecurity and protocols at the material and sterilization center in the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To identify biosafety methods and protocols used in the Material and Sterilization Center, during the pandemic of COVID-19. METHODS: Cross-sectional, observational, descriptive and analytical study with a quantitative approach. The site was the Material and Sterilization Center of a university hospital in northern Brazil. Data collection occurred through interviews with the nursing staff of the sector. The analysis was performed and the variables were described by calculating the absolute frequency and the mean. RESULTS: The participants reported the implementation of updated biosafety protocols in the sector during the pandemic. Among the interviewees, 26.1% reported not having participated in training about the protocol; 69.7% cited the carrying out of training about paramentation and handling of materials, reinforcement of orientations, through meetings and folders. CONCLUSION: An institutional protocol was implemented in the Material and Sterilization Center of the hospital, covering the professional's safety during the pandemic of COVID-19.