Cultura de segurança em um serviço de atendimento móvel de urgência

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the safety culture of the multidisciplinary team of a Mobile Emergency Care Service (SAMU). Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach, carried out in a city in southwestern Bahia. The Safety Attitudes Questionnaire (SAQ) was used for data collection, with a non-probabilistic and convenience sample. Descriptive statistics were used to characterize the participants and the SAQ domains, and the Shapiro-Wilk and Kruskal-Wallis tests were also performed. Results: The total SAQ had a median of 75.8, indicating a positive perception of the participants regarding patient safety. There was a negative perception only in the domains, Perception of stress and Perception of management. Conclusion: It is expected that the results of this study can help in the development of actions that promote a safety culture within SAMU services. It is necessary for management to commit to formulating strategies aimed at developing a safety culture.