Núcleo hospitalar de epidemiologia: um estudo de avaliabilidade em dois hospitais gerais do estado da Bahia no ano de 2025.

Abstract

Epidemiological Surveillance aims to quickly and effectively detect diseases and conditions of public health concern, acting in a timely manner and producing accurate information to assist health managers in the decision-making process. The Hospital Epidemiology Center (NHE) is a strategy that promotes epidemiological surveillance actions in hospital settings. However, there is a lack of literature on the implementation and implementation of NHEs, as well as studies mapping the causality actions involved in the products developed, or even NHE monitoring and evaluation actions. Therefore, this research aims to develop an evaluability study of NHEs from two General Hospitals in the State of Bahia. To this end, an exhaustive review of public regulations and related literature was conducted. A semi-structured interview guide was then applied to a convenience sample of key informants. Data analysis was performed using the Bardin technique. The investigation demonstrated that the NHE policy in the State of Bahia has clearly defined objectives, as it was possible to construct the NHE Logical Model based on its description. Furthermore, it developed, based on its products and results, an Indicator Matrix considering the contributions of key stakeholders. Thus, it was possible to infer that NHEs are capable of undergoing future evaluation actions. However, we must consider the contributions of key stakeholders involved in the development of this strategy, which aims to promote health surveillance.