Human resources for the intensive care unit at the municipal district of São Paulo

The study had the purpose to investigate aspects of the ICUs from the Municipal district of São Paulo, regarding the composition of the clinical staff; characteristics of the nursing personnel and nurses' characterization. Data were collected through 47 questionnaires distributed in 32 hospital...

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Published in:Revista latino-americana de enfermagem 1999-12, Vol.7 (5), p.15-23
Main Authors: Miyadahira, A M, da Cruz D de, A, Padilha, K G, Kimura, M, de Sousa, R M
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Subjects:
Brazil
Hospitals, Urban - manpower
Humans
Intensive Care Units - manpower
Nursing
Nursing Administration Research
Nursing Staff, Hospital - economics
Nursing Staff, Hospital - education
Nursing Staff, Hospital - supply & distribution
Personnel Staffing and Scheduling - organization & administration
Salaries and Fringe Benefits
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:The study had the purpose to investigate aspects of the ICUs from the Municipal district of São Paulo, regarding the composition of the clinical staff; characteristics of the nursing personnel and nurses' characterization. Data were collected through 47 questionnaires distributed in 32 hospitals. Results show that: the morning and the afternoon shifts have a larger number of people from all clinical categories, the majority of the nursing personnel work 36 hours per week, nurses' wages varied from 700 to 1,500 "reais" and 66.1% of them were enrolled in Master Programs. Authors concluded that 79.2% of the clinical staff was formed by the nursing personnel.
ISSN:0104-1169