Sizing personnel: evaluation of nursing in obstetric and mixed pediatric intensive care units

Abstract

Objectives: To assess the adequacy of nursing staff and understand how these professionals perceive this issue. Methods: evaluative, exploratory, descriptive, quantitative and qualitative study, developed in Obstetric and Mixed Pediatric ICUs for the Hospital Don Malan / IMIP in Petrolina-PE. Was calculated the scaling nursing and 13 semistructured interviews were conducted, analyzed according to Bardin. Results: Mixed Pediatric ICU has correct number of staff and Obstetric decreasing the frame. The units have shortage of nurses and an incorrect distribution by category/ bed. It was observed that the nursing staff of the Pediatric ICUs Mixed considers its high workload, while in the ICU Obstetric this was considered mild. Conclusion: The scaling of nursing without compliance with the current legislation may compromise the quality of care offered, especially in units of critical care.