Abstract
Objective: To analyze adherence to the safe surgery protocol by the nursing staff as part of the care security process. Methods: Qualitative exploratory research, conducted through structured interviews with professionals from the operating room of an Oncology Hospital, with results analyzed by the Bardin method. Data collection was performed after the Research Ethics Committee was released. Results: Twenty-six participants were interviewed, 23 women (88.46%) and 3 men (11.54%). The average age was 42 years old, with 5-25 years old and 5-23 years old. 21 in the operating room. Of these, 19 have only one employment relationship. Four categories resulted: Nursing staff adherence to the safe surgery protocol; Application of safe surgery protocol in the institution; Perception of the nursing staff about the positive and negative points in the implementation of the safe surgery protocol; Needs and contributions to adherence to safe surgery protocol. Conclusion: The study demonstrated the factors that influence the adherence of the team to the protocol, being fundamental for supporting future research and elaboration of new health technologies.