Sağlık Profesyonelleri Açısından Hemşirelikte Biyogüvenlik Uygulamalarının Kritik Rolü

Öz

Hemşireler, sağlık hizmetlerinde doğrudan hasta bakımı ve tedavisinde kritik bir rol üstlenen meslek grubudur. Bu yoğun etkileşim, hemşireleri biyolojik, kimyasal, fiziksel ve ergonomik risklere karşı savunmasız bırakmaktadır. Kan ve vücut sıvılarıyla temas, kesici-delici alet yaralanmaları, sitotoksik ilaç maruziyeti ve bulaşıcı hastalıklar, hemşireler arasında en sık karşılaşılan mesleki riskler arasında yer alır. COVID-19 pandemisi, kişisel koruyucu ekipman (KKE) ve biyogüvenlik uygulamalarının önemini daha belirgin hâle getirmiştir. Araştırmalar, hemşirelerde KKE ve el hijyeni uygulamalarında ciddi eksiklikler olduğunu göstermektedir. Ayrıca, yoğun çalışma koşulları ve malzeme eksikliği gibi faktörlerin biyogüvenlik uygulamalarını olumsuz etkileyebileceği vurgulanmaktadır. Sonuç olarak biyogüvenlik uygulamaları hemşirelik mesleğinde olası enfeksiyon ve fiziksel risklerin azaltılmasında hayati bir rol oynamaktadır. Sürekli eğitim programlarının uygulanması, hemşirelerin farkındalık düzeyini yükselterek mesleki güvenliği ve bakım kalitesini desteklemektedir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Biyogüvenlik
• Hemşirelik
• Sağlık Profesyonelleri

The Critical Role of Biosafety Practices in Nursing from the Perspective of Healthcare Professionals

Öz

Nurses are a professional group that plays a critical role in the direct care and treatment of patients in healthcare services. This intensive interaction makes nurses vulnerable to biological, chemical, physical, and ergonomic risks. Contact with blood and body fluids, sharps injuries, exposure to cytotoxic drugs, and infectious diseases are among the most common occupational hazards faced by nurses. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of personal protective equipment (PPE) and biosafety practices. Research indicates that there are significant deficiencies in PPE use and hand hygiene practices among nurses. Furthermore, factors such as heavy workloads and insufficient materials can negatively impact biosafety practices. Consequently, biosafety practices play a vital role in reducing potential infection and physical risks in nursing. Implementing continuous training programs enhances nurses’ awareness, supporting occupational safety and the quality of care.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Biosafety
• Nursing
• Healthcare Professionals

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