PROTOCOLO EN BIOSEGURIDAD PARA LA ATENCIÓN OPTOMÉTRICA

Abstract

The thesis work was carried out in order to have information on the application of biosecurity measures or procedures that should be taken in primary visual care, whose general objective is to establish a protocol on biosecurity for visual care. The research was qualitative and bibliographic, which was based from beginning to end on WHO documents, scientific articles, books, magazines, internet and other documentary sources that have supported the context. Which is composed only as a guideline with theoretical foundations of easy understanding and with basic information which serves as a practical guide in primary visual attention. The protocol was designed, within the parameters or guidelines that were placed, they are; hand washing, use of personal protection elements, infection control, waste management and the patient with disability, disinfection of optometric equipment. So, to complement the thesis work, a pilot test was carried out, through the implementation of infographics in the optometry laboratories of the simulation clinic at the Technical University of Manabí. Through the design of a protocol it will allow us to have a practical guide for the professionals offering a service with quality and responsibility. It is important to design a biosecurity protocol in eye care due to the high risk of transmission of infections in the work environment that can harm the professionals and students of visual health that provide visual care.