Profile of workers of a material and sterilization: an analysis of social and professional characteristics

Abstract

Objectives: identifying and analyzing the socioeconomic and professional profile of nursing workers who work in a Center of Material and Sterilization Center (MSC) of a general hospital. Method: this is a quantitative, descriptive and exploratory approach research, held in a MSC of a general hospital. The subjects were 34 nursing workers. It was used as a form tool, and the data obtained in the months from March to May 2013 and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee and filed with Paragraph 081.3.2012. Results: we emphasize that MSC scenario is changing, as it was found a low quantitative of readapted employees. Conclusion: it is recommended that broaden the areas of discussion of the Occupational Health and on MSC training in nursing.