RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA QUANTO A ORIENTAÇÃO DE CONDUTA FRENTE A ACIDENTES DE TRABALHO COM PÉRFURO-CORTANTES E FLUIDOS ORGÂNICOS

This is an experience account on directions for the nursing team’s behavior in case of accidents by sharp objects and body fluids during the Supervised Training Course II: Hospital Area, in a hospital in-patient unit of a big hospital in Minas Gerais State/Brazil, from March to June 2007, with aides, technicians and nurses. A situational diagnosis was developed during Training Course that resulted in the elaboration of a folder containing information on the procedures to be followed in case of occupational accidents by sharp objects and body fluids, and dissemination of the information contained in it through in-service education. The developed activity promoted nurses’ reflection on the importance of prevention, reporting and understanding of the stages covered by the injured professional.