PATIENT IDENTIFICATION PRACTICES IN A PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

Authors

  • Suelen Cristina Zandonadi Bernal Universidade Estadual de Maringá
  • Daiane Cortez Raimondi
  • João Lucas Campos de Oliveira
  • Kelly Cristina Inoe
  • Laura Misue Matsuda

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v23i3.53390

Keywords:

Patient identification systems, Patient safety, Risk management, Pediatric nursing, Intensive care units.

Abstract

Objective: to investigate patient identification practices in a pediatric intensive care unit. Method: a cross-sectional study was carried out in three public
hospitals in the South of Brazil. Data collection (identifying items) was performed in 2015, through non-participant observation and consultation of the
medical records. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: of the 96 patients observed, 94 (98%) had an identification nameplate
next to the bed. No identification wristbands were used. The identification nameplates included the child’s name (95%), age (31%) and the name of
the person responsible (78%). Of those identified by name (n=89), 62 (70%) were complete. In the medical prescription and nursing record there were
deficiencies in the registration of the full name, date of birth and names of the parents. Conclusion: despite the wide range of resources, there was a
deficiency in the systematization of patient identification, affecting (un)safe care.

Author Biography

Suelen Cristina Zandonadi Bernal, Universidade Estadual de Maringá

Enfermagem- Gestão do cuidado

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Published

2018-10-09

How to Cite

Bernal, S. C. Z., Raimondi, D. C., de Oliveira, J. L. C., Inoe, K. C., & Matsuda, L. M. (2018). PATIENT IDENTIFICATION PRACTICES IN A PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT. Cogitare Enfermagem, 23(3). https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v23i3.53390

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 3 (2018)

Section

ORIGINAL ARTICLE

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