Factors associated with the safety culture of patients under dialysis in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic

OBJECTIVES: to assess the factors associated with the safety culture of patients under dialysis in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: a cross-sectional and analytical study, carried out in Minas Gerais, with 134 professionals from three dialysis services. The Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture, adapted for Brazil, was used. RESULTS: only variable type of management was associated with the highest percentage of positive response in public and private services. Patient safety was rated as good by 55.7% of respondents. In dimension assessment, the public service presented one strength and five weaknesses, the private service did not present weak areas, and the philanthropic service presented a weakness. The priority areas for improvement actions are represented by dimensions “Nonpunitive response to error” and “Staffing”. CONCLUSIONS: interventions should consider the type of service management, as it is a factor associated with safety culture.