Evaluation of the drinking water quality surveillance system in the metropolitan region of Rio de Janeiro.

The present work evaluated the surveillance of the drinking water quality information system database and correlated the findings of the microbiological analysis with the distribution of intestinal protozoa from the metropolitan region of Rio de Janeiro. From the database, we obtained 1,654 georeferenced monitoring stations that were used in the analysis. The results indicate that the minimum number of samples collected per parameter (free residual chlorine, turbidity, counts of total and fecal coliforms (Escherichia coli)) was not fulfilled, the collection of samples throughout the year was irregular and the representability of sampling points considered strategic was low (48% of municipalities). Besides, municipalities with a high prevalence for intestinal parasite protozoa were also the ones that had the highest counts for coliforms and the reverse can also be observed, indicating a transmission through contaminated drinking water. Despite the increased participation of municipalities in water surveillance actions during the studied period, it is necessary to implement managerial measures to improve the system, aiming to correct flaws and inconsistencies in the application of the water quality monitoring protocol.

Conocimiento del equipo de enfermería sobre la muerte encefálica y la donación de órganos / Compreensão da equipe de enfermagem sobre a morte encefálica e a doação de órgãos / Comprehension the nursing team on brain dea th and organ donation

Objetivo: Identificar el conocimiento del equipo de enfermería sobre la muerte encefálica (ME) y la donación de órganos y tejidos. Método: Estudio descriptivo, cuantitativo, realizado en seis hospitales de Natal / RN con 68 enfermeras. Los datos fueron recolectados a través de un cuestionario estructurado, realizado análisis descriptivo y análisis temático de contenidos. El estudio fue aprobado por el Comité de Ética en Investigación. Resultados: De los 68 profesionales, el 51,5% eran técnicos de enfermería, 77,9% dijeron que se sienten preparados para ayudar a los pacientes ME. Los criterios para el diagnóstico de ME, el 94,1% citaron la falta de actividad cerebral detectada por los exámenes complementarios. El mantenimiento de la temperatura corporal (82,4%) fue la advertencia principal mencionada en el mantenimiento del donante potencial. Del proceso de donación, la entrevista con la familia fue la más citada (82,4%). Conclusión: Existe una falta de conocimiento teórico y práctico del equipo de enfermería, lo que demuestra la necesidad de invertir en las estrategias educativas (AU)

Objetivo: identificar a compreensão da equipe de enfermagem acerca da morte encefálica (ME) e da doação de órgãos e tecidos. Método: estudo descritivo, quantitativo realizado em seis hospitais de Natal/RN com 68 profissionais de enfermagem. Os dados foram coletados através de questionário estruturado, realizada analise descritiva e análise temática de conteúdos. O estudo obteve parecer favorável do Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa. Resultados: dos 68 profissionais, 51,5% era técnico de enfermagem; 77,9% afirmaram sentir-se preparados para assistir paciente em ME. Dos critérios para o diagnóstico da ME, 94,1% citou ausência de atividades encefálicas detectas por exames complementares. A manutenção da temperatura corporal (82,4%) foi o principal cuidado mencionado na manutenção do potencial doador. Do processo de doação, a entrevista com a família foi a mais citada (82,4%). Conclusão: evidenciou-se falta de conhecimento teórico-prático da equipe de enfermagem, demonstrando a necessidade de se investir em estratégias educacionais

Objective: Identify the understanding of the nursing team about brain death (BD) and the donation of organs and tissues. Method: Descriptive, quantitative study conducted in six hospitals in Natal/RN with 68 nursing staff. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire, realized descriptive analysis and thematic analysis of content. The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee. Results: Of the 68 professionals, 5 1,5% were nursing technician; 77,9% affirmed feeling prepared to assist patient in BD. Among the criteria for the diagnosis of BD, 94,1% cited absence of brain activity detects by complementary exams. The maintenance of body temperature (82,4%) was the main care mentioned in maintenance of the potential donor. Of the donation process, the interview with the family was the most cited (82,4%). Conclusion: It was evidenced lack of theoretical and practical knowledge of the nursing team, demonstrating the need to invest in educational strategies (AU)