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:*Institute a screening process to identify patients who are latex sensitive. The screening process includes the use of the [http://unmc.edu/policy/index.cfm?L1_ID=18&L2_ID=20&CONREF=85 Latex Sensitivity Screening Questionnaire for Patients].
:*Institute a screening process to identify patients who are latex sensitive. The screening process includes the use of the [http://unmc.edu/policy/index.cfm?L1_ID=18&L2_ID=20&CONREF=85 Latex Sensitivity Screening Questionnaire for Patients].
:*Implement procedures to minimize risk to latex sensitive patients.
:*Implement procedures to minimize risk to latex sensitive patients.
:*Develop a method to alert staff, on an ongoing basis, regarding patients with latex sensitivity/allergy or those identified as being in a [[#Risk_Groups|high risk]] group for latex allergy.</li>
:*Develop a method to alert staff, on an ongoing basis, regarding patients with latex sensitivity/allergy or those identified as being in a [[#Risk_Groups|high risk]] group for latex allergy.
:*Assess the environment to identify products and equipment containing latex and identify alternative products and equipment.
:*Assess the environment to identify products and equipment containing latex and identify alternative products and equipment.
*Patients with a known allergic response to latex exposure or identified as being in a [[#Risk_Groups|high risk]] group for latex allergy shall be placed on "Latex Precautions."
*Patients with a known allergic response to latex exposure or identified as being in a [[#Risk_Groups|high risk]] group for latex allergy shall be placed on "Latex Precautions."

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