Factors associated with the safety culture of patients under dialysis in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic

to assess the factors associated with the safety culture of patients under dialysis in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. a cross-sectional and analytical study, carried out in Minas Gerais, with 134 professionals from three dialysis services. The Hospital Survey on Patient Safety Culture, adapted for Brazil, was used. only variable type of management was associated with the highest percentage of positive response in public and private services. Patient safety was rated as good by 55.7% of respondents. In dimension assessment, the public service presented one strength and five weaknesses, the private service did not present weak areas, and the philanthropic service presented a weakness. The priority areas for improvement actions are represented by dimensions "Nonpunitive response to error" and "Staffing". interventions should consider the type of service management, as it is a factor associated with safety culture.