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REVIEW
Quality management in Human Milk Banks: a scope review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(suppl 6):e20190640
11-21-2020
Abstract
REVIEWQuality management in Human Milk Banks: a scope review
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(suppl 6):e20190640
11-21-2020DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2019-0640
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Objectives:
to identify the main quality management interventions used by professionals working at Human Milk Banks.
Methods:
a scope review conducted at PubMed, VHL, Scopus, SciELO, CAPES thesis and Google Scholar databases. Primary studies were included that address quality improvement strategies to improve Milk Bank processes in Portuguese, English and Spanish.
Results:
search totaled 192 scientific studies, 17 of which met the objective of the study and inclusion criteria. The main quality management interventions used in the Human Milk Bank addressed tools for continuous improvement. Six were aimed at improving processes, one to prevent errors and failures and two to achieve continuous monitoring.
Final Considerations:
the tools used by professionals working in Human Milk Banks have demonstrated effectiveness in managing the quality of services.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Nursing actions in human milk banks in times of COVID-19
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(Suppl 2):e20200381
10-26-2020
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLENursing actions in human milk banks in times of COVID-19
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2020;73(Suppl 2):e20200381
10-26-2020DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2020-0381
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Objective:
To analyze the actions of the Human Milk Banks coordination to favor the continuity of breastfeeding in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods:
Descriptive study, of qualitative approach, with theoretical-methodological reference of Pierre Bourdieu. Data collection was done through interviews between March and April, with five coordinations and results organized by thematic analysis.
Results:
Two categories were produced: the actions of strategies for the maintenance of Human Milk Banks services by digital means as a way to ensure social distancing and breastfeeding in times of pandemic of the new coronavirus; and the actions of promotion, protection and support in strategies for maintenance of breastfeeding during the pandemic.
Final considerations:
The benefits of breastfeeding outweigh any potential risks of transmission of the new coronavirus. The importance of systematic nursing practices in the quality and safety of the process of Protection, Promotion and Support of Breastfeeding is evident.