Health Surveillance in the control of potential risks in hemotherapy services in Brazil

ABSTRACT

The article describes the risks of hemotherapy services evaluated by the Health Surveillance in 2011 and 2012 through the Valuation Method of Potential Risks in Hemotherapy Services (MARPSH), classifying them into five categories: Low, Medium-Low, Medium, Medium-High and High. Of the 560 evaluated, there was an increase of 9% among the classified as low risk and a decrease of 6% among the high risk. The main problems were found in the Northern Region, in transfusion agencies (Hospital Blood Banks) and public services. Nonconformities were mostly related to quality management, of personnel and of equipment. Despite the observed improvements, there were services with critical aspects related to their commitment to the safety and effectiveness of products and services.

KEYWORDS:
Hemotherapy service; Health surveillance; Risk management; Evaluation.