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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." | ||
*[http://unmc.edu/policy/index.cfm?L1_ID=18&L2_ID=20&CONREF=86 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. | *[http://unmc.edu/policy/index.cfm?L1_ID=18&L2_ID=20&CONREF=86 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=== | ||
*Policies and procedures regarding the prevention and management of latex sensitivity shall be covered during new employee safety orientation. | *Policies and procedures regarding the prevention and management of latex sensitivity shall be covered during new employee safety orientation. | ||