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[[Safety | [[Safety]] | [[Deadly Weapon]] | [[Shipping Hazardous Materials]] | [[Latex Sensitivity]] | [[Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure]] | [[Waste Handling]] | [[Portable Space Heaters]] | [[Children in the Workplace]] | [[Pets in the Workplace]] | [[Tuberculosis Exposure]] | [[Food, Drinks and Cosmetic Use in Laboratory Areas]] | [[Medical Surveillance]] | [[Enterprise Threat Assessment Response Team]] | [[Management of Violent or Aggressive Patients/Visitors]] | [[Youth Safety]] | [[Tours]] | [[Small Appliance]] | [[Unmanned Aircraft]] | [[Electric Scooter]] | [[Face Covering]] | ||
<br />Policy No.: '''2003''' | <br /> | ||
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Policy No.: '''2003''' | |||
<br />Effective Date: '''05/15/01''' | <br />Effective Date: '''05/15/01''' | ||
<br />Revised Date: '''12/03/12''' | <br />Revised Date: '''12/03/12''' | ||
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<big><big>'''Prevention and Management of Latex Sensitivity Policy'''</big></big> | <big><big>'''Prevention and Management of Latex Sensitivity Policy'''</big></big> | ||
== Basis for Policy == | == Basis for Policy == | ||
The [ | The [https://nebraska.edu/-/media/unca/docs/offices-and-policies/policies/board-governing-documents/board-of-regents-policies.pdf?la=en University of Nebraska Board of Regents Policy] 6.3.5 requires that the [http://www.unmc.edu/ University of Nebraska Medical Center] (UNMC) develop and implement an effective written Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) which promotes occupational safety and health practices and strives to reduce work-related accidents and injuries on campus. The IIPP is required to comply with Nebraska law and the Nebraska Department of Labor Workplace Safety Consultation Program Rules and Regulations, [http://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/browse-chapters.php?chapter=48 Neb. Rev. Stat. Secs. 48-443 to 48-446] and [https://www.nebraska.gov/rules-and-regs/regsearch/Rules/Labor_Dept_of/Title-230/Chapter-6.pdf 230 NAC 6], respectively. | ||
== Policy == | == Policy == | ||
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===Patient Care=== | ===Patient Care=== | ||
* All Patient Care areas shall: | * All Patient Care areas shall: | ||
:*Institute a screening process to identify patients who are latex sensitive. The screening process includes the use of the [ | :*Institute a screening process to identify patients who are latex sensitive. The screening process includes the use of the [https://info.unmc.edu/safety/procedures/latex_sensitivity_questions_patients.pdf 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. | :*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 [ | *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." | ||
*[ | *[https://info.unmc.edu/safety/procedures/latex_sensitivity_signs.pdf Signs about latex sensitivity] shall be posted in waiting areas of ambulatory care and diagnostic care areas. These signs shall be designed to alert patients and their family members to notify staff if they are latex sensitive. | ||
===Employee Education/Awareness=== | ===Employee Education/Awareness=== | ||
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Hives, itching, runny nose, wheezing, difficulty breathing; facial swelling; nausea, abdominal cramping, rapid heart rate, laryngeal edema, bronchospasms, low blood pressure, anaphylactic shock | Hives, itching, runny nose, wheezing, difficulty breathing; facial swelling; nausea, abdominal cramping, rapid heart rate, laryngeal edema, bronchospasms, low blood pressure, anaphylactic shock | ||
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==Additional Information== | |||
*Contact the Safety Operations Department | |||
*[https://info.unmc.edu/safety/procedures/latex_sensitivity_questions_patients.pdf Latex Sensitivity Screening Questionnaire for Patients] | |||
*[http://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=48-443 Neb. Rev. Stat. Secs. 48-443] to [http://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=48-446 48-446] (use scroll button to move between statute sections) and [https://www.nebraska.gov/rules-and-regs/regsearch/Rules/Labor_Dept_of/Title-230/Chapter-6.pdf 230 NAC 6] | |||
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