A preliminary study of environmental risks: application of an enteral diet manipulation center

Abstract The open system enteral diet is a great alternative to nourish patients who cannot eat orally or need a greater caloric/protein intake as an adjuvant in medical treatment. This work aimed to identify and prioritize risks in the processing stages of enteral diets. This research was used as a tool for preliminary risk analysis. Nine risks were identified, six physical and three biological. The risks with the most significant impact were humidity, temperature, and equipment. It was verified that the control and monitoring measures of the sector through a checklist and the Preliminary Risk Analysis were effective in reducing the probability of the occurrence of these risks.

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Main Authors: COSTA,Gisela Silva da, PINTO,Elaine, AQUINO,Carlos Renato Cortes, CAMPOS,Larissa Dias, RODRIGUES,Yoly Gerpe, THODE FILHO,Sergio
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos 2022
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0101-20612022000101109
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Summary:Abstract The open system enteral diet is a great alternative to nourish patients who cannot eat orally or need a greater caloric/protein intake as an adjuvant in medical treatment. This work aimed to identify and prioritize risks in the processing stages of enteral diets. This research was used as a tool for preliminary risk analysis. Nine risks were identified, six physical and three biological. The risks with the most significant impact were humidity, temperature, and equipment. It was verified that the control and monitoring measures of the sector through a checklist and the Preliminary Risk Analysis were effective in reducing the probability of the occurrence of these risks.