ABSTRACT
Objective:
to understand how the implementation of the Safe Delivery Checklist has changed obstetric practice in the perception of the nursing team.
Method:
qualitative study, conducted between October 2018 and June 2019, with 36 nursing professionals from two public teaching hospitals in the Federal District - Brazil. Narrative technique and content analysis were used.
Results:
The professionals understood that the instrument brought benefits and contributed to greater quality and safety in obstetric care, in addition to stimulating a culture of safety. They reported that its use caused changes in routine, which contributed to some team members showing resistance and post-implementation difficulties.
Conclusion:
the narratives raised reflections such as health planning, aiming at greater adherence of the nursing team to safe practices and sensitization regarding the importance of the Safe Delivery Checklist tool.
DESCRIPTORS
Patient Safety; Checklist; Maternal-Child Health Services; Delivery, Obstetric; Obstetric Nursing