We aimed to analyze work management in 12 hospitals of Paraná's 9th Health Region. Exploratory study, conducted through semi-structured interview with 116 professionals: 52,59% of higher education; 56,43% enrolled through a selective process; 19,82% have more than one bond; 21,43% precarious bonds; 19,29% participate in ongoing activities of continuing education; no institution has a career plan formally instituted. We conclude that it is essential that the State to exercise its role as regulator, supervising and controlling health services, regardless of the ownership of those who perform them, needs that may interfere with better working conditions, impacting the quality of care.
Personnel, hospital; Health management; Labor force