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    • Nursing Safety
    • Risk Management

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    • A descriptive and exploratory study was conducted in a medium-sized hospital in Paraná, Brazil.
    • The research focused on nursing staff within a medical clinic setting.
    • Data was collected between January 2008 and January 2009.

    Purpose:

    • To analyze the multiple causes of occupational accidents involving biological exposure among nursing staff.
    • To identify contributing factors to accidents within the healthcare environment.
    • To evaluate the effectiveness of the Causes and Effects Diagram in accident analysis.

    Summary:

    • The study involved 26 nursing staff, with semi-structured interviews conducted with eight injured individuals.
    • Analysis using the Causes and Effects Diagram identified material, organizational, institutional, and behavioral factors.
    • Key causes included inappropriate sharps disposal, work overload, non-adherence to biosafety standards, and insufficient supervision and training.

    Impact:

    • The Causes and Effects Diagram proved effective in analyzing the multifaceted causes of occupational accidents.
    • Findings underscore the interaction between various factors leading to accidents.
    • Results emphasize the need for enhanced biosafety standards, improved training, and better supervision to prevent future incidents.