Major recent failures in Brazilian mine waste containment facilities, current cases of maximum emergency level and imminent risk of rupture, and a brief sustainability analysis.

Waste is the materials left over after the processing of ores. Significant disasters involving waste disposal structures have occurred in Brazil in recent years and caused severe damage by contaminating soil, rivers and coastal areas, destroying native fauna and flora, interrupting the water supply and compromising its potability, putting the population's health, livelihoods and economy at risk, as well as causing 289 irreparable human deaths. Regulatory laws have become stricter, and since 2019, after the tailings dam tragedies occurred in 2015 and 2019 in Mariana and Brumadinho, in Minas Gerais, the operation of  upstream-raised tailings dams has been prohibited in Brazil. In 2022, a waste slide from a sterile pile at the Pau Branco Mine in Nova Lima promoted a dike overflow. There was the death of five people whose car was buried by a landslide on a hillside. New strategies and technologies, such as reprocessing and recycling, can be tested to ascertain whether they can help improve practices in tailings management. Indeed, mining companies' corporate responsibility and sustainability practices need to be evaluated to verify whether they better match expectations. On the other hand, more specific and detailed regulations and resolutions are required to ensure the safe monitoring and management of sterile waste piles. This paper presents a review of the facts, a discussion of the literature (mainly on recent tailings dam disasters), the current situation of mining-containing waste structures in Brazil, a brief sustainability analysis and perspectives aimed at preventing/minimising catastrophes in the future.

Identification of risk factors for adverse drug events in a general hospital.

Adverse events (AEs), and particularly adverse drug events (ADEs), represent a health problem as they can cause permanent damage or death. Understanding the frequency, location, and causes of ADEs can prevent harm to patients. The Global Trigger Tool, produced by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (GTT/IHI), is widely used to identify AEs. Recognizing the profile of patients who suffer ADEs can reveal clinical or individual characteristics that predispose to the occurrence of AEs. A cross-sectional study was carried out through a retrospective analysis of 120 medical charts of patients discharged from hospital between October 2020 and April 2021. Patients over 18 years old, with a length of stay of more than 24 h, were included. The list of triggers used was from the medication module of the GTT/IHI, which was adapted for use in the institution. Two primary reviewers and a medical reviewer applied this tool. The primary reviewers independently assessed the randomized charts. A meeting to achieve consensus among the reviewers was held every 2 weeks to validate the identified ADEs; classifications were based on harm severity. Multivariate logistic regression was utilized to assess the variables that predicted the occurrence of ADEs, using the backward stepwise method. A total of 43 ADEs were identified, with a frequency of 36 per 100 admissions (43/120). Of these, five ADEs (12%) were responsible for patients being admitted to hospital. In the case of in-hospital ADEs, there were 42.2 per 1000 patients/day. The clinical manifestation of altered kidney function (16%) and the anatomical drug group of the nervous system (33%) were the most frequent ADEs. The multivariate logistic regression model was significant (×2 = 44.960, P < .001), indicating that factors such as: known drug allergy [odds ratio 5.728; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.249, 26.274, P = .025]; being clinically hospitalized (odds ratio 7.504; 95% CI: 1.654, 34.037; P = .009); number of medicines used (odds ratio 1.100; 95% CI: 1.054, 1.148; P < .001); and being under the care of internal medicine (odds ratio 3.633; 95% CI: 1.257, 10.511; P = .017) were predictor variables associated with the occurrence of ADEs. A significant percentage of hospitalized patients experienced at least one ADE, with rates surpassing those found in similar studies. The GTT/IHI effectively assessed medication-related harm, emphasizing the need for tailored triggers based on population characteristics. Predictor variables can inform preventive strategies. Overall, the tool facilitated a localized risk assessment of medication use.

Effects of a Multifactorial Program with Case Management for Falls Prevention on Functional Outcomes in Community-Dwelling Older People: A Randomized Clinical Study.

Falls are among the top 10 causes of years lived with disability in people aged 75 and over. Preventive programs like case management (CM) are crucial. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effects of a multifactorial fall prevention program based on CM on physical performance, the presence of pain, and the risk of falls and fractures in older people who have suffered falls. METHODS: This randomized, single-blind clinical trial with parallel groups, Intervention Group (IG) and Control Group (CG), was composed of 55 older people with a history of falling, living in the community. All participants underwent an initial assessment via video call (containing anamnesis, timed up-and-go test, falls risk score, short physical performance battery, and clinical frax). The IG underwent CM, the physical exercise protocol, and the cognitive stimulation protocol. The CG was monitored through telephone calls and received general health and fall guidance. RESULTS: No significant results were found in the physical capacity, the presence of pain, the risk of falls, or the fractures between the Intervention and Control Groups and between assessments. CONCLUSION: This program was not effective in improving functional performance, but it was important for characterizing pain and the probability of fracture in the next 10 years in this population.

Disruptions in the food supply chain: A literature review.

Disruptions in the food supply chain are events that affect the flow of products and can be caused by extreme weather, natural disasters, conflicts, pandemics, and political situations, among others. These events can significantly impact food products' availability, quality, and cost, creating risks to the well-being of local populations and livelihoods. The specific literature on food supply chains needs to address other approaches to risk categorisation, which allow for establishing reference frameworks focused on the general classification of types of disruption and parameters related to solution methods. In this paper, we present a literature review to analyse the disruptions in the food supply chain. We classified 74 papers according to the types of disruptions, stakeholders, response level, supply chain echelon, solution methods, goals, and related considerations. The review results showed that the most common disruptions in the food supply chain are climatic, biological and environmental, logistics and infrastructure, and supply. The results of this review allow us to suggest some new research directions.

Bovine leukemia virus transmission rates in persistent lymphocytotic infected dairy cows.

Bovine leukemia virus (BLV) establishes a lifelong persistent infection in dairy cattle. White blood cell count (WBC) is correlated with proviral load in the blood and milk of BLV-infected cattle, and testing WBC can be used to assess both BLV infectiousness levels and risk of BLV transmission from different types of infected animals. The objective of the study was to compare effective transmission rates (ß) and the basic reproduction ratio (R o) among two types of BLV-infected dairy cows in Chile: those affected with persistent lymphocytosis (PL) vs. aleukemic (AL).The estimated (ß) coefficient was higher in PL cattle [1.1; 95% Confidence interval (CI) (-1.6, 3.8)], compared to AL cattle (-3.1; 95% CI = -3.7, -2.5). In addition, the R o was higher in PL cattle (60.4; 95% CI = 3.5; 820.6), compared to AL cattle (1.5; 95% CI = 0.7, 3.1). The ratio between PL/AL expected rate of cases was 73.9. The estimated effective transmission rate and the Ro were higher in PL cattle compared to AL cattle. The WBC test is a convenient alternative that can be considered for risk identification and risk management of BLV infection in dairy herds; particularly in livestock regions where laboratory capacity is limited (e.g., use of PCR or gene sequencing techniques) and/or molecular tests are not cost-effective. Therefore, when prevalence of infection is high, the removal of PL cattle should be engaged to control BLV within-herds.

Quality-by-design driven approach in the formulation of an anti-ulcer and gastro-protective oral suspension.

OBJECTIVE: This work aims to present a Quality-by-Design (QbD) step-by-step methodology to formulate anti-ulcer and gastro-protective oral suspensions. METHODS: Sucralfate was used as a drug model. The Quality Target Product Profile was established early during preformulation. Viscosity, resuspendability, pH, and density were assessed through the screening of several suspension platforms based on different prototype compositions. A compatibility study between the active pharmaceutical ingredient and the excipients was performed by thermal analysis and infrared spectroscopy. An Ishikawa fishbone diagram and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis were employed to identify the Critical Material Attributes (CMAs), Critical Process Parameters (CPPs), and Critical Quality Attributes (CQAs). CMAs' and CPPs' impact on identified CQAs was further assessed through a 22 full factorial experimental design at normal conditions after manufacture and one month at super-accelerated stress conditions. Results: The lead prototype exhibited no physicochemical incompatibilities. The risk assessment tools revealed that the concentration of the wetting agent and the total concentration of thickening agents represented critical factors for the quality profile of the preparation in terms of viscosity. The optimized formulation comprising 1.125 w/v% total concentration of Natrosol 250 HX and Avicel RC 591 exhibited an enhanced performance according to the established profile. CONCLUSIONS: The analytical and physicochemical tests showed the robustness and compliance of the final preparation with the quality profile. The proposed step-by-step methodology based on QbD, Design of Experiments, and Quality Risk Management presented in our research holds practical implications for local industries and formulation scientists involved in the development of oral suspensions.

Gathering, agriculture, and exchange: an ethnoecological approach to the study of food patterns and feedstuff sources in communities of the Central Andes, Peru.

BACKGROUND: Historically, the Andean people have experienced uncertainty in terms of the availability of food resources because of climatic and ecological variations that are typical of mountainous environments. Risk management strategies, including the diversified and complementary use and management of species and ecosystems at different elevations, have faced such uncertainty. The current effects of climate change on food security motivate studies on subsistence adaptative strategies. TEK offers extraordinary experience and local biocultural memory to meet present and future needs. From an ethnoecological perspective, we aim to identify the variety of local foods in Andean communities, their cultural and nutritional value for local people, their use frequencies, and their forms to obtain them from different environments, productive systems, and interchanges. We expected to identify traditional Andean diversified subsistence patterns despite the pressure of modern food and interchange systems. METHODS: This study was conducted in two communities in the highlands of the Department of Huánuco, Peru. We conducted 24 semistructured interviews with households sampled through the snowball method. We asked about their daily life food, plant and animal components of diet, frequencies and seasons in which they are consumed, and ways to obtain them. We complemented the information through ethnobotanical collection of wild, weedy, and ruderal edible plants and records on domestic and wild animals included in the diet. RESULTS: We recorded 37 crop species, 13 domestic animals, 151 wild, weedy, and ruderal food plant species, the 3 most commonly consumed wild animals, and 52 processed products obtained from local stores and markets. The main crops are potato and maize, while the main domestic animals included in the diet are cattle, pigs, and sheep. Rice, pasta, and bread are the main raw and processed foods included in the diet. Crops represent nearly half of the food consumed and purchased (in kg/year), and tubers and cereals provide most of the kilocalories, carbohydrates and proteins. Wild, weedy, and ruderal plants are consumed in relatively low amounts and at relatively low frequencies per species, but overall, they constitute a significant proportion of the kg of annually consumed food (14.4% in Cani and 9.6% in Monte Azul). Knowledge and use of these resources play a key role in local cuisine and nutrition. CONCLUSION: The current food patterns studied are based on diverse diets, including multiple feedstuffs, sources, and practices to obtain them, which reflects the traditional Andean subsistence pattern. The increasing adoption of processed food has influenced the declining consumption of local food, mainly among young people. Communication and policies to promote local food, emphasizing the role of wild plants and their adequate consumption, and provide information on their nutritional value are recommended to support efforts toward food sovereignty and conservation of Andean biocultural diversity.

Vivencias y estrategias comunitarias de manejo del riesgo dentro de las prácticas chemsex: un estudio cualitativo / Community experiences and strategies of risk management within chemsex practices: a qualitative study

Resumen El auge en el estudio del uso sexualizado de drogas entre hombres gais, bisexuales u otros hombres que tienen sexo con hombres (HSH), conocido como chemsex, ha generado una multiplicidad de datos que contribuyen a su problematización en tanto cuestión de salud pública a través del vínculo con el VIH y las adicciones. El estudio de estas prácticas, desde un paradigma biomédico, se ha centrado en el riesgo y ha contribuido a su reducción como fenómeno único y cuantificable. Este estudio tiene como objetivo explorar la vivencia del riesgo en el transcurso de las prácticas, para conocer qué estrategias de manejo emplean frente a éste y de qué manera son generadas. Se realizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas a cinco practicantes de chemsex en el Área Metropolitana de Barcelona y, posteriormente se aplicó un análisis temático. Los hallazgos muestran cómo estos hombres detectan, asumen y enfrentan los riesgos presentes en estas prácticas, donde toman relevancia el tipo de relaciones que allí se dan y el círculo social del que disponen. Este estudio destaca también la creación de estrategias basadas en la experiencia y cómo la transmisión de estos saberes entre participantes facilita la toma de decisiones y el manejo del riesgo.

Abstract The rise in the study of sexualised drug use among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM), known as chemsex, has generated a multiplicity of data that contribute to its problematisation as a public health issue through the link with HIV and addictions. The study of these practices, from a biomedical paradigm, has focused on risk and has contributed to its reduction as a unique and quantifiable phenomenon. This study aims to explore the experience of risk in the course of the practices, to find out what management strategies they employ in the face of risk and how they are generated. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with five chemsex practitioners in the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona and, subsequently, a thematic analysis was applied. The findings show how these men detect, assume and confront the risks present in these practices, where the type of relationships that take place and the social circle available to them are relevant. This study also highlights the creation of strategies based on experience and how the transmission of this knowledge among participants facilitates decision-making and risk management.

Análise da efetividade do grupo de gestantes na modalidade online como ferramenta de aprendizagem gravídico puerperaleral / Analysis of the effectiveness of the online pregnancy group as a pregnancy and puerperal learning tool

Objetivo: Analisar a efetividade do grupo de gestantes na modalidade online como ferramenta de aprendizagem. Método: Estudo epidemiológico, transversal, observacional e descritivo. As participantes foram pacientes que participaram do grupo de gestantes, em um centro de parto normal, na modalidade presencial ou online. Os dados foram coletados através de um questionário estruturado, contendo 16 perguntas fechadas, acerca dos assuntos abordados no curso. Resultado: Verificamos a predominância de maiores acertos de questões no grupo presencial em comparação ao grupo online. Porém, observou-se que a média de acertos do grupo online gira em torno de 12,44 de um total de 16 questões, o que é muito efetivo. Conclusão: O grupo de gestante na modalidade online, se mostra como uma ferramenta efetiva no processo de ensino-aprendizagem, na medida que os ensinamentos e compartilhamentos de informações são absorvidos em sua maioria pelas gestantes.(AU)

Objective: to identify improvement through risk management applied to the acquisition and distribution processes of NPH human insulins. Method: The study was carried out in stages: in the 1st moment, meetings were held (Brainstorming) and in the 2nd moment, an electronic form was elaborated in the form of a questionnaire, showing the risk "events" with the weights inherent to the probability and impact they generated the risk inherent in the acquisition and distribution processes of NPH and Regular human insulins by the Ministry of Health. Results: Considering the processes, there was a higher incidence of medium risks. No very low risk was indicated, no extreme risk was identified and only 02 (two) high risks were presented. Conclusion: The risk management of the aforementioned study is an improvement tool for the processes of acquisition and distribution of NPH and Regular human insulins by the Ministry of Health.(AU)

Objetivo: identificar la mejora a través de la gestión de riesgos aplicada a los procesos de adquisición y distribución de insulinas humanas NPH. Método: El estudio se realizó por etapas: en el 1er momento se realizaron reuniones (Brainstorming) y en el 2do momento se elaboró un formulario electrónico en forma de cuestionario, mostrando los "eventos" de riesgo con los pesos inherentes a la probabilidad e impacto que generaron los riesgos inherentes a los procesos de adquisición y distribución de insulinas humanas NPH y Regular por parte del Ministerio de Salud. Resultados: Considerando los procesos, hubo una mayor incidencia de riesgos medios. No se indicó riesgo muy bajo, no se identificó riesgo extremo y solo se presentaron 02 (dos) riesgos altos. Conclusión: La gestión de riesgos del mencionado estudio es una herramienta de mejora para los procesos de adquisición y distribución de insulina humana NPH y Regular por parte del Ministerio de Salud.(AU)

Gerenciamento do protocolo de prevenção de lesão por pressão: construção de painel de bordo informatizado / Management of the pressure injury prevention protocol: construction of a computerized dashboard / Gestión del protocolo de prevención de lesiones por presión: construcción de panel informatizado

Objetivo: Relatar a construção e implantação de painel de bordo, desenvolvido por enfermeiros e profissionais da tecnologia da informação, para gerenciamento do Protocolo de Prevenção de Lesão por Pressão. Métodos: Trata-se de um relato de experiência sobre a construção e implantação de painel de bordo informatizado para gerenciamento de protocolo em um hospital privado universitário, localizado no interior do estado de São Paulo. Resultados: A construção do painel de bordo foi dividida nas seguintes etapas: revisão e atualização do protocolo, construção do modelo eletrônico e implementação. A divulgação foi realizada pela Comissão de Prevenção de Lesão por Pressão. Conclusão: O painel de bordo possibilitou a visualização rápida e em tempo real dos riscos dos pacientes, intervenções propostas e efetividade das medidas de prevenção, além de promover a integração e empoderamento dos profissionais na gestão do cuidado. (AU)

Objective: To report the construction and implementation of a dashboard, developed by nurses and information technology professionals, to manage the Pressure Injury Prevention Protocol. Methods: This is an experience report on the construction and implementation of a computerized dashboard for protocol management in a private university hospital, located in the interior of the state of São Paulo. Results: The construction of the dashboard was divided into the following steps: review and update of the protocol, construction of the electronic model and implementation. The Pressure Injury Prevention Commission disclosed the tool. Conclusion: The dashboard enabled the quick and real-time visualization of patient risks, proposed interventions and effectiveness of prevention measures, in addition to promoting the integration and empowerment of professionals in the management of care. (AU)

Objetivo: Informar la construcción e implementación de un panel, desarrollado por enfermeras y profesionales de tecnologías de la información, para gestionar el Protocolo de Prevención de Lesiones por Presión. Métodos: Se trata de un informe de experiencia sobre la construcción e implementación de un panel computarizado para la gestión del protocolo en un hospital universitario privado, en el interior del estado de São Paulo. Resultados: La construcción del panel se dividió en los siguientes pasos: revisión y actualización del protocolo, construcción del modelo electrónico e implementación. La divulgación fue realizada por la Comisión de Prevención de Lesiones por Presión. Conclusión: El panel permitió la visualización rápida y en tiempo real de los riesgos del paciente, las intervenciones propuestas y la efectividad de las medidas de prevención, además de promover la integración y el empoderamiento de los profesionales en la gestión del cuidado. (AU)

The impact of strategies for increasing vaccination coverage in children: A community clinical trial.

The Brazilian National Immunization Program (PNI) has been consolidating itself as one of the most relevant interventions in public health. Paradoxically, great challenges arise for the PNI. The phenomenon of falling vaccine coverage is observed not only in Brazil, but in several countries. In the year 2021, faced with the unfavorable scenario of a drop in vaccination coverage, the State Department of Health, and the Federal University of Minas Gerais joined forces to implement a research-intervention project. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of this intervention on vaccination coverage in children under 2 years of age and on indicators of immunization work processes. This is a community clinical trial carried out in 212 municipalities in the state. Workshops were held and Municipal Action Plans were created. Vaccination coverage data were obtained from the National Immunization Program Information System (SIPNI) and evaluated using the Mann-Whitney U Test and the McNemar Test. Work process indicators were evaluated using the Friedman and Wilcoxon tests. The results demonstrate an important improvement for most of the indicators in the three analyzed times, with statistical significance and an increase in medians and interquartile ranges. Among the indicators that showed the best performance, it is possible to mention those related to the active search by the Community Health Agent. Regarding vaccine coverage, for all immunobiologicals analyzed, there was an increase in the percentage of municipalities that reached targets when comparing the years 2022 and 2021, except for hepatitis A. The intervention research had a positive impact on vaccine coverage of children under 2 years of age and on indicators of immunization work processes in municipalities in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Contribution of proactive management of healthcare risks to the reduction of adverse events in a maternity hospital.

BACKGROUND: The risks of the childbirth assistance process are still very high, both for mothers and babies. According to the WHO, birth-related asphyxia accounts for 23% of all 3.3 million annual neonatal deaths and an even larger number of survivors with disabilities. On the other hand, maternal mortality is still a global challenge, affecting 17 mothers per 100 000 births in the USA. This is associated with the use of outdated technologies and a lack of well-defined processes in monitoring labour and early recognition of maternal clinical deterioration. METHOD: This study used Lean methodology to map the care flow for pregnant women in a Brazilian maternity hospital (Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein) in order to identify the risks within this process and a set of actions to minimise them. The work team consisted of 29 individuals, including local medical and nursing leaders, as well as healthcare professionals. The What-if tool was used to categorise the levels of risks, and the proportion of severe and catastrophic adverse events was evaluated before and after the implementation of changes. RESULTS: After the implementation of the actions, 100% of the extreme risks (28 risks) and 8% of the high risks (4 risks) were eliminated. This led to a reduction in the interval between severe/catastrophic events from 126 to 284 days, even with an increase in the average monthly number of visits from 367 to 449. Consequently, the weighted value of events decreased from 7.91 to 3.29 per 1000 patients treated, resulting in an annual cost savings of R$693 646.80 (US$139 000.00). DISCUSSION: The construction of a process based on Lean methodology was essential for mapping the involved risks and implementing a set of actions to minimise them. The participation of the healthcare team and leadership seemed to be important in choosing the measures to be adopted and their applicability. The results found can be attributed to both the established changes and the safety culture brought about by this constructive process.

A contribuição de terapeutas ocupacionais no domínio da gestão de risco e desastres: um protocolo de revisão de escopo / Contribution of occupational therapists to the field of risk and disaster management: a scoping review protocol

Resumo Introdução Desastres trazem consequências humanas, socioeconômicas e ambientais e agravam situações de vulnerabilidade. Tanto países centrais, altamente industrializados, como países com dificuldades econômicas estão sujeitos a esses eventos. No Brasil, a pandemia de COVID-19 e o rompimento de barragens evidenciam dificuldades em se antecipar e responder esses tipos de eventos. Ações da terapia ocupacional no campo das emergências e desastres são escassas na literatura, notadamente na esfera da prevenção. Objetivo Explorar as evidências da contribuição de terapeutas ocupacionais no domínio da gestão de risco e desastres a partir das características, prioridades e principais áreas de interesse da produção intelectual em terapia ocupacional. Método Uma pesquisa abrangente será conduzida nos periódicos Disasters, Hazards & Crisis in Public Policy, International Journal of Mass Emergencies and Disasters, and Risk, International Journal of Risk Reduction e Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management, assim como nas bases de dados Occupational Therapy Literature Search Service (OTDBASE), PubMed e Web of Science. Critérios de inclusão Ações e experiências no âmbito da terapia ocupacional, notadamente aquelas de terapeutas ocupacionais na gestão de riscos e desastres, encontradas em estudos revisados por pares, que adotem métodos quantitativos, qualitativos e mistos, nos idiomas espanhol, inglês e português, sem restrição temporal. A abordagem preconizada pelo Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) para seleção de estudos, avaliação crítica, extração e síntese de dados será utilizada.

Abstract Introduction Disasters bring human, socioeconomic, and environmental consequences and exacerbate situations of vulnerability. Both highly industrialized core countries and those facing economic difficulties are subject to these events. In Brazil, the COVID-19 pandemic and the collapse of dams highlight difficulties in anticipating and responding to these types of events. Actions of occupational therapy in the field of emergencies and disasters are scarce in the literature, notably in the sphere of prevention. Objective To explore the evidence of the contribution of occupational therapists in the field of risk management and disasters based on the characteristics, priorities, and main areas of interest of intellectual production in occupational therapy. Method A comprehensive search will be conducted in the journals Disasters, Hazards & Crisis in Public Policy, International Journal of Mass Emergencies and Disasters, and Risk, International Journal of Risk Reduction, and Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management, as well as in the databases Occupational Therapy Literature Search Service (OTDBASE), PubMed, and Web of Science. Inclusion Criteria Actions and experiences in the field of occupational therapy, notably those of occupational therapists in risk and disaster management, found in peer-reviewed studies adopting quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods, in Spanish, English, and Portuguese, without temporal restriction. The approach advocated by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) for study selection, critical appraisal, and data collection and synthesis will be used.

Moderate and severe adverse events in pediatrics: characteristics of incidents reported during the COVID-19 pandemic / Eventos adversos moderados y graves en pediatría: características de los incidentes reportados durante la pandemia del COVID-19 / Eventos adversos moderados e graves em pediatria: características dos incidentes notificados durante a pandemia COVID-19

ABSTRACT Objective: To verify the characteristics of safety incident reports resulting in moderate and severe harm to pediatric patients in two hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: Cross-sectional study conducted in two hospitals in southern Brazil. The sample consisted of 137 notifications from March 2020 to August 2021. The data were collected through the electronic records of the institutions' notification systems and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The most prevalent incidents were related to clinical processes or procedures (41.6%), affecting slightly more females (49.6%) and infants (39.4%). The majority of incidents (48.2%) occurred in inpatient units. The event sector (p=0.001) and the shift (p=0.011) showed statistically significant associations in both hospitals. Conclusion: The characteristics of the notifications are similar between the institutions surveyed, with a low number of moderate and severe incidents.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Verificar las características de los informes de incidentes de seguridad que resultaron en daños moderados y graves a pacientes pediátricos en dos hospitales durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Método: Estudio transversal realizado en dos hospitales del sur de Brasil. La muestra consistió en 137 notificaciones entre marzo de 2020 y agosto de 2021. Los datos se recogieron a través de los registros electrónicos de los sistemas de notificación de las instituciones y se analizaron mediante estadística descriptiva e inferencial. Resultados: Los incidentes más prevalentes estuvieron relacionados con procesos o procedimientos clínicos (41,6%), afectando ligeramente más a mujeres (49,6%) y lactantes (39,4%). La mayoría de los incidentes (48,2%) se produjeron en unidades de hospitalización. El sector del suceso (p=0,001) y el turno (p=0,011) se asociaron de forma estadísticamente significativa en ambos hospitales. Conclusión: Las características de las notificaciones son similares entre las instituciones encuestadas, con un bajo número de incidentes moderados y graves.

RESUMO Objetivo: Verificar as características das notificações de incidentes de segurança resultantes em dano moderado e grave em pacientes pediátricos de dois hospitais durante a pandemia COVID-19. Método: Estudo transversal, realizado em dois hospitais no sul do Brasil. A amostra foi composta por 137 notificações correspondentes ao período de março de 2020 a agosto de 2021. Os dados foram coletados pelo registro eletrônico dos sistemas de notificação das instituições e analisados por estatística descritiva e inferencial. Resultados: Os incidentes mais prevalentes foram relacionados aos processos ou procedimentos clínicos (41,6%), acometeram discretamente mais o sexo feminino (49,6%) e lactentes (39,4%). A maioria dos incidentes (48,2%) ocorreram em unidades de internação. O setor do evento (p=0,001) e o turno (p=0,011) obtiveram associação estatística significativa nos dois hospitais. Conclusão: As características das notificações são semelhantes entre as instituições pesquisadas, sendo evidenciado baixo número de incidentes moderados e graves.

Impact of a research-action on vaccination indicators in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil / Impacto de uma pesquisa-ação nos indicadores vacinais em Minas Gerais

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE Analyze the impact of the state research-action project on immunization indicators (vaccination coverage - VC, homogeneity of vaccination coverage - HVC, dropout rate - DR, and risk rating) before and after the intervention in municipalities and priority Regional Health Administrations/Regional Health Superintendencies (RHA/RHS). METHODS The state research-action project was a before-after community clinical trial conducted in 212 municipalities belonging to eight RHA/RHS in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The study sample comprised RHA/RHS with a decreasing trend for routine vaccination coverage in children under one year from 2015 to 2020. This study used secondary VC and DR data from 10 immunobiologicals recommended for children younger than two years from January to December 2021 (pre-intervention period, prior to the state research-action project) and from January to December 2022 (post-intervention period). The categorical variables were presented in proportions, and initially, a comparison was made between those of DR, HVC, and the risk rating for the transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases, according to the two periods (2021 and 2022), using the McNemar test. RESULTS All immunization indicators increased after conducting the research-action project. In 2021, 80.66% of the state's municipalities had a risk rating for the transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases as "high and very high." In 2022, the value reduced to 68.40%. CONCLUSIONS Risk rating for the transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases is an important mechanism to assist managers in defining priorities. The state research-action project used a method that enabled the construction and execution of unique action plans for each municipality, directing the improvement of immunization indicators in the state.

RESUMO OBJETIVO Analisar o impacto do projeto estadual de pesquisa-ação nos indicadores de imunização (coberturas vacinais - CV, homogeneidade de cobertura vacinal - HCV, taxa de abandono - TA e classificação de risco) antes e após a intervenção em municípios e Gerências Regionais de Saúde/Superintendências Regionais de Saúde (GRS/SRS) prioritários. MÉTODOS O projeto estadual de pesquisa-ação foi um ensaio clínico comunitário, do tipo antes-depois, realizado em 212 municípios pertencentes a oito GRS/SRS do estado de Minas Gerais, Brasil. Compuseram a amostra do estudo as SRS/GRS com tendência decrescente para a cobertura vacinal de rotina em crianças menores de 1 ano, no período de 2015 a 2020. Neste estudo, foram utilizados dados secundários de CV e TA de 10 imunobiológicos recomendados para crianças menores de 2 anos, no período de janeiro a dezembro de 2021 (período pré-intervenção, anterior ao projeto estadual de pesquisa-ação) e de janeiro a dezembro de 2022 (período pós-intervenção). As variáveis categóricas foram apresentadas em proporções e, inicialmente, realizou-se a comparação entre as de TA, HCV e a classificação de risco para a transmissão de doenças imunopreveníveis, segundo os dois períodos (2021 e 2022), utilizando-se o teste McNemar. RESULTADOS Observou-se um aumento de todos os indicadores de imunização após a realização do projeto de pesquisa-ação. No ano de 2021, 80,66% dos municípios do estado tiveram a classificação de risco para transmissão de doenças imunopreveníveis como "alto e muito alto risco". Em 2022, o valor foi reduzido para 68,40%. CONCLUSÕES A classificação de risco para transmissão de doenças imunopreveníveis é um mecanismo importante para auxiliar os gestores na definição de prioridades. O projeto estadual de pesquisa-ação empregou um método que possibilitou a construção e a execução de planos de ação singulares a cada município, direcionando a melhoria dos indicadores de imunização no estado.

Adaptação transcultural e validação do instrumento "Violence Risk Screening-10 (V-RISK-10)" para a versão brasileira: "Rastreio do Risco de Violência-10" / Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the "Violence Risk Screening-10 (V-RISK-10)" instrument for the Brazilian version: "Rastreio do Risco de Violência-10"

Introdução: "Violence Risk Screening-10" (V-Risk-10) é um instrumento de gestão do risco de violência (GRV) em saúde mental para pacientes com transtornos mentais graves (TMG). Tem como objetivo identificar brevemente os pacientes mais suscetíveis à agitação psicomotora e a partir desta percepção, elaborar proposta de plano de cuidado. Foi desenvolvido na Noruega e para utilizá-lo no Brasil, é necessário que seja realizada a adaptação transcultural (ATC) e a validação do instrumento. Para isto, adequa-se o conteúdo à linguagem e ao contexto do grupo social que será beneficiado, seguido de análises estatísticas que comprovem a precisão do instrumento. Objetivo: descrever o processo da ATC e validação do V-Risk-10 para a cultura brasileira com a elaboração final do instrumento "Rastreio do Risco de Violência-10". Método: estudo de ATC composto pelas etapas de análise conceitual e semântica; avaliação por comitê de juízes e proposição final do instrumento. Para realizar o estudo de validação, é necessário avaliar a confiabilidade e precisão, utilizando a medida estatística Kappa de Cohen, que mensura a concordância entre dois avaliadores independentes. Resultados: o estudo gerou o instrumento de GRV "Rastreio do Risco de Violência­10", versão da V-Risk-10 adaptada ao português/Brasil, para ser utilizada em pacientes com transtorno mental grave. Conclusão: a ferramenta adaptada apresenta conteúdo concordante ao cenário brasileiro, constituindo um apoio para a GRV em pacientes com TMG, de fácil e rápida operacionalização. A mediana geral do instrumento apresentou coeficiente Kappa 0,83, que significa elevada confiabilidade do instrumento em geral.

Introduction: Violence Risk Screening-10 (V-Risk-10) is a violence risk management (VRM) tool in mental health for patients with severe mental disorders (SMD). Its aim is to briefly identify most susceptible patients to psychomotor agitation and, based on this perception, develop a proposed care plan. It was developed in Norway, and to use it in Brazil, cross-cultural adaptation (CCA) and validation of the instrument are necessary. This involves adapting the content to the language and context of the social group that will benefit, followed by statistical analyses to prove the instrument's accuracy. Objective: To describe the process of CCA and validation of V-Risk-10 for Brazilian culture, with the final development of "Rastreio do Risco de Violência-10" instrument. Method: CCA study consisting of conceptual and semantic analysis stages; evaluation by a panel of judges; and final proposition of the instrument. To conduct the validation study, it is necessary to assess reliability and accuracy using Cohen's Kappa statistical measure, which assesses agreement between two independent raters. Results: The study generated "Rastreio do Risco de Violência-10" instrument, a version of V-Risk-10 adapted to Portuguese/Brazilian for use in patients with severe mental disorder. Conclusion: The adapted tool presents content consistent with the Brazilian scenario, providing support for violence risk management in patients with SMD, with easy and quick operationalization. The overall median of the instrument showed a Kappa coefficient of 0.83, indicating high reliability of the instrument overall. Keywords: Cross-Cultural Adaptation. Validation. V-Risk-10. Portuguese. Brazil. Risk Management. Violence. Mental Health.

Instrumento brasileiro para investigação de eventos adversos na saúde: estudo de validação / Instrumento brasileño para investigación de eventos adversos en salud: estudio de validación / Brazilian instrument for investigating adverse events in health: validation study

Resumo Objetivo Construir o instrumento brasileiro para investigação de eventos adversos em saúde e avaliar as evidências da validade de conteúdo e o processo de resposta. Métodos Este estudo psicométrico foi realizado conforme o Standards for Education and Psychological Testing e conduzido nas seguintes etapas: busca por evidências da validade de conteúdo e do processo de resposta. Na evidência de conteúdo participaram 46 especialistas de todas as regiões do Brasil. No processo de resposta, participaram 76 profissionais de 31 instituições de saúde. Foi usado o programa Statistical Package for the Social Sciences para distribuição de variáveis quantitativas e síntese, via cálculo de estatísticas descritivas. Na etapa de evidência de conteúdo, foi usado o Content Validity Ratio (CVR) aceitável maior que o CVR crítico esperado para N juízes; neste estudo, foi usado o CVR crítico de 0,35. Já o grupo focal foi realizado para o processo de resposta. Resultados No total, 46 especialistas participaram na etapa de validação de conteúdo, predominantemente enfermeiros de formação (84,8%) formados há 11 anos (60,7%) ou mais. Os resultados obtidos na validação de conteúdo para cada nível foram: nivel I apresentou um CVR: 0,88, nível II 0,76 e nível III 0,97. Já na etapa de processo de resposta, foram realizados ajustes na nomenclatura e encadeamento das etapas. Conclusão Foi possível construir e validar o primeiro Instrumento Brasileiro para Investigação de Eventos Adversos na Saúde com as fontes necessárias para assegurar o conteúdo e processo de resposta, considerando as melhores evidências articuladas com as referências nacionais e internacionais, permitindo o aprimoramento dos sistemas de investigação para instituições de saúde privadas e públicas.

Resumen Objetivo Elaborar un instrumento brasileño para la investigación de eventos adversos en salud y evaluar las evidencias de la validez de contenido y el proceso de respuesta. Métodos Este estudio psicométrico fue realizado de acuerdo con el Standards for Education and Psychological Testing y cumplió las siguientes etapas: búsqueda de evidencias de la validez de contenido y del proceso de respuesta. En la evidencia de contenido participaron 46 especialistas de todas las regiones de Brasil. En el proceso de respuesta, fueron 76 profesionales de 31 instituciones de salud. Se utilizó el programa Statistical Package for the Social Sciences para la distribución de variables cuantitativas y síntesis, a través del cálculo de estadísticas descriptivas. En la etapa de evidencia de contenido, se utilizó el Content Validity Ratio (CVR) aceptable más alto que el CVR crítico esperado para N jueces. En este estudio, el CVR crítico usado fue 0,35. Para el proceso de respuesta, se realizó un grupo focal. Resultados En total, participaron 46 especialistas en la etapa de validación de contenido, predominantemente enfermeros de formación (84,8 %) graduados hace 11 años (60,7 %) o más. Los resultados obtenidos en la validación de contenido de cada nivel fueron: CVR 0,88 en el nivel I, 0,76 en el nivel II y 0,97 en el nivel III. En la etapa de proceso de respuesta, se realizaron ajustes en la nomenclatura y en la concatenación de las etapas. Conclusión Fue posible elaborar y validar el primer Instrumento Brasileño para la Investigación de Eventos Adversos en Salud, con las fuentes necesarias para garantizar el contenido y el proceso de respuesta, y las mejores evidencias conectadas con las referencias nacionales e internacionales, lo que permite la mejora de los sistemas de investigación para instituciones de salud públicas y privadas.

Abstract Objective To build the Brazilian instrument for investigating adverse health events and evaluate the evidence of content validity and the response process. Methods This psychometric study was conducted according to the Standards for Education and Psychological Testing in the following stages: search for evidence of content validity and response process. In the content evidence, 46 experts from all regions of Brazil participated. In the response process, 76 professionals from 31 health institutions participated. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences program was used for the distribution of quantitative variables and synthesis, via the calculation of descriptive statistics. In the content evidence stage, the acceptable Content Validity Ratio (CVR) greater than the expected critical CVR for N judges was used; the critical CVR of 0.35 was used in this study. The focus group has been performed for the response process. Results In total, 46 experts participated in the content validation stage, predominantly training nurses (84.8%), and nurses who graduated 11 years ago (60.7%) or more. The results obtained for each level in content validation were as follows: levels I, II, and III respectively presented the following CVR values: 0.88, 0.76, and 0.97. In the response process stage, adjustments to the nomenclature and sequence of steps were performed. Conclusion Building and validating the first Brazilian Instrument for Investigating Adverse Events in Health was possible with the necessary sources to ensure the content and response process. The best evidence articulated with national and international references was considered, making it possible to improve investigation systems in private and public health institutions.

Avaliação da atuação da gestão em saúde no desastre-crime de derramamento de petróleo na costa do estado do Pernambuco / Assessment of health management performance in the oil spill disaster crime on the coast of the state of Pernambuco

RESUMO Este estudo objetivou analisar as ações desenvolvidas pela gestão de saúde no enfrentamento do desastre-crime de derramamento de petróleo na costa pernambucana em 2019. Trata-se de estudo de caso que investigou a atuação do setor saúde em quatro municípios de Pernambuco. A coleta de dados foi mediante entrevistas com 16 gestores de secretarias de saúde (municipal e estadual), utilizando roteiro semiestruturado com perguntas sobre atuação, impactos, ações desenvolvidas, dificuldades, desafios e lições aprendidas. A análise do Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo evidenciou quatro eixos temáticos: a) percepção dos gestores sobre os impactos do desastre-crime; b) ações desenvolvidas no processo de gestão de risco do desastre-crime pelo setor saúde; c) dificuldades enfrentadas no processo de mitigação do desastre; d) avaliação das ações da gestão durante o desastre-crime e preparação futura. Identificaram-se fragilidades da gestão em saúde nas ações de mitigação do desastre, resultado da falta de preparo dos serviços e dos profissionais de saúde. A falta de instrumentos e a desarticulação entre os entes federados intensificaram as dificuldades, gerando situações de calamidade no território. Isso aponta para a necessidade de construção de instrumentos e protocolos que guiem tais ações nessas situações, para que as atividades sejam desenvolvidas com mais eficiência e eficácia.

ABSTRACT This study aimed to analyze the actions taken by health management to deal with the criminal disaster of an oil spill off the coast of Pernambuco in 2019. It is a case study investigating the health sector's actions in four municipalities in Pernambuco. Data was collected through interviews with 16 health department managers (municipal and state), using a semi-structured script with questions about performance, impacts, actions taken, difficulties, challenges, and lessons learned. The Collective Subject Discourse analysis revealed four thematic axes: a) managers' perception of the impacts of the crime disaster; b) actions taken in the process of risk management of the disaster crime by the health sector; c) difficulties faced in the process of mitigating the disaster; d) evaluation of management actions during the disaster crime and future preparation. Weaknesses in health management were identified in disaster mitigation actions due to the need for more preparation of health services and professionals. The lack of instruments and coordination between the federated entities intensified the difficulties, generating calamity in the territory. This points to the need to build instruments and protocols to guide such actions in these situations so that activities can be carried out more efficiently and effectively.

Boletín epidemiológico semana 31: gestión del riesgo para brotes y epidemias / Epidemiological bulletin week 31: risk management for outbreaks and epidemics

El Instituto Nacional de Salud (INS), a través de la Dirección de Vigilancia y Análisis del Riesgo en Salud Pública (DVARSP) evalúa las capacidades de las entidades territoriales (ET) para gestionar las emergencias de salud pública. Esta evaluación bianual se basa en el Reglamento Sanitario Internacional (RSI, 2005) y en los lineamientos nacionales, y busca diagnosticar fortalezas y debilidades para mejorar la preparación y respuesta de los eventos de salud pública. La metodología incluye una encuesta que evalúa cinco dimensiones clave: preparación y planificación; identificación, valoración y análisis; respuesta y comunicación del riesgo. Cada dimensión tiene una ponderación y se complementa con preguntas abiertas para obtener información detallada de cada territorio. Los resultados se organizan en estratos y se presentan de forma semaforizada reflejando el nivel de capacidad de cada entidad territorial. Esta información permite identificar oportunidades y áreas que deben mejorar y optimizar la gestión de riesgo y la respuesta ante emergencias de salud pública Las ET deben completar una encuesta que evalúa las capacidades en gestión del riesgo y respuesta inmediata ante brotes y emergencias dos veces al año. La encuesta está basada en el RSI y se compone de preguntas cerradas y abiertas, cada una con una ponderación específica. Las categorías evaluadas incluyen las cinco dimensiones claves.

The National Institute of Health (INS), through the Directorate of Surveillance and Public Health Risk Analysis (DVARSP) evaluates the capabilities of the territorial entities (ET) to manage public health emergencies. This biannual evaluation is based on the International Health Regulations (RSI, 2005) and in the national guidelines, and seeks to diagnose strengths and weaknesses to improve preparation and response to public health events. The methodology includes a survey that evaluates five key dimensions: preparation and planning; identification, assessment and analysis; response and risk communication. Each dimension has a weighting and is complemented with open questions to obtain detailed information on each territory. The results are organized in strata and are presented in a traffic light format reflecting the level of capacity of each territorial entity. This information allows us to identify opportunities and areas that must improve and optimize risk management and response to public health emergencies. ETs must complete a survey that evaluates management capabilities of risk and immediate response to outbreaks and emergencies twice a year. The survey is based on the RSI and is made up of closed questions and open, each with a specific weighting. The categories evaluated They include the five key dimensions.