ABSTRACT.
The objective of this study was to understand the meanings attributed by the professionals of the Psychosocial Care Centers about the terminologies of the International Classification for Patient Safety (ICPS). A qualitative study was conducted with 31 PSCC III professionals from a city in the Midwest region of Brazil. Data collection was performed by group technique, guided by the Experiential Learning Cycle. The data were submitted to content analysis using the Atlas.ti software. The results made it possible to go beyond situational diagnosis of prior knowledge of ICPS by professionals; promoted awareness of incident recognition in units; and constituted an initial strategy for developing awareness of the need for safe care planning in psychosocial care. It was highlighted the need to develop training for patient safety in PSCC, in order to promote safer care, in line with the objectives of international and national health organizations and needs to build safety culture in mental health services.
Keywords:
Psychosocial care center; knowledge; security