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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 [[# | :*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> | ||
:*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 [http://unmc.edu/policy/index.cfm?L1_ID=18&L2_ID=20&CONREF=22#risk 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 [http://unmc.edu/policy/index.cfm?L1_ID=18&L2_ID=20&CONREF=22#risk high-risk] group for latex allergy shall be placed on "Latex Precautions." | ||
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Latex proteins can bind to glove powder and become airborne. Latex glove powder carries the latex protein into the air when gloves are donned or removed, exposing the respiratory system and increasing the potential for sensitization. | Latex proteins can bind to glove powder and become airborne. Latex glove powder carries the latex protein into the air when gloves are donned or removed, exposing the respiratory system and increasing the potential for sensitization. | ||
===Risk Groups=== | ===Risk Groups=== | ||
*People with the following disorders are high risk groups for latex allergy: | *People with the following disorders are high risk groups for latex allergy: | ||