Atuação do profissional farmacêutico no serviço de atendimento móvel de urgência no município de Natal

Abstract

Introduction: Resolution nº 729/2022 of the Federal Pharmacy Council (CFF) establishes that all services which provide urgent, or emergency mobile care and patient transportation must have the technical responsibility of a pharmacist, registered with the Regional Pharmacy Council. Therefore, this study addresses the role of the pharmacist in the Mobile Emergency Medical Services (SAMU 192) in Natal. Objective: Characterize the pharmacy's performance at SAMU 192 Dr. Enildo Alves, presenting the technical-managerial and clinical-care activities performed by the pharmacist. Methodology: This is a descriptive-observational study through the experience report with a qualitative approach. The study was based on professional experience in the pharmacy field and the analysis of normative and instructional documents from SAMU 192 Dr. Enildo Alves. Results and Discussion: The role of pharmacists was presented, describing the technical-managerial activities related to Pharmaceutical Assistance, clinical-care activities, and contexts related to patient safety. Furthermore, a comparative table was elaborated addressing the pharmacist's responsibilities described in Resolution nº 729/2022 of the CFF and how these activities are performed in the daily operations of SAMU Natal. Conclusion: The study confirms the importance of the role of the pharmaceutical professional in the Mobile Emergency Care Service. Furthermore, the dynamics of how Pharmaceutical Services actions and measures relating to patient safety are developed in SAMU 192 Dr. Enildo Alves can contribute with indicators and guide other pharmacists when implementing or complementing Pharmaceutical Services and patient safety actions in other mobile pre-hospital care services.