Objective:
Identify biosecurity strategies for healthcare workers of a Reference Hospital in infectious disease, in the care of people with HIV/AIDS for the period 1986-2006.
Methods:
A descriptive study with qualitative socio-historical perspective that used oral history interviews for the twenty-three healthcare workers.
Results:
From the Bardin's analysis, two categories emerged: search for knowledge about the beginning of the AIDS epidemic; and the change in the work process - biosafety strategy to minimize work related accidents.
Conclusion:
We concluded that it was necessary and correct to invest in safety through educational and preventive actions that promote cultural transformations, which produced greater symmetry between healthcare workers, especially in nursing; they praised self-care in caring for the people, regardless of their HIV positive diagnosis.
Biosafety; Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Health Personnel; Occupational Health; History