O Risco Biológico E a Biossegurança Em Ambiente Hospitalar Em Tempos De Covid-19: Uma Reflexão

Santos, I. N.

ABSTRACT The present work of reflection on biological risk and biosafety in a hospital environment, based on safety and health measures for workers working in health services. The findings are presented in three categories: biological risk and biosafety in a hospital environment;working conditions and the safety of health professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic and the consequences of the pandemic on the health of these professionals. Given the current pandemic scenario, it is essential to provide adequate guidance for all workers, so that they are absolutely aware of the possibilities and risks in hospital environments, especially biological risk (coronavirus), and the institution should implement protective measures for COVID-19. Health Services, Containment of Biohazards, Health Personnel, Coronavirus Infections, Occupational Health. 1.INTRODUÇAO Dentre os vários tipos de ambientes de trabalho, os serviços de saúde oferecem riscos para seus profissionais, visto que, frequentemente, os expóem a condiçöes que podem resultar em acidentes e processos patológicos, quando medidas de proteçao individual e coletiva nao sao adotadas (Marziale et al., 2014).