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<p>POLICY NO: <strong>2003</strong> <br />EFFECTIVE DATE: 05/15/01</p>
<p>POLICY NO: <strong>2003</strong> <br />EFFECTIVE DATE: 05/15/01</p>
<p>Prevention and Management of Latex Sensitivity Policy</p>
<p>Prevention and Management of Latex Sensitivity Policy</p>
<p>'''<big>BASIS FOR POLICY</big>'''</p>
<h2><big>BASIS FOR POLICY</big></h2>
<p>The University of Nebraska Board of Regents Policy 6.3.5 requires that the 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 theNebraska Department of Labor Workplace Safety Consultation Program Rules and Regulations, Neb. Rev. Stat. Secs. 48-443 to 48-446 and 230 NAC 6, respectively.</p>
<p>The University of Nebraska Board of Regents Policy 6.3.5 requires that the 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 theNebraska Department of Labor Workplace Safety Consultation Program Rules and Regulations, Neb. Rev. Stat. Secs. 48-443 to 48-446 and 230 NAC 6, respectively.</p>
<p>'''<big>POLICY</big>'''</p>
<h2><big>POLICY</big></h2>
<p>Human health hazards to latex sensitive individuals from latex exposure are recognized. Therefore, UNMC shall implement appropriate measures to minimize latex exposure among staff, students, patients and visitors</p>
<p>Human health hazards to latex sensitive individuals from latex exposure are recognized. Therefore, UNMC shall implement appropriate measures to minimize latex exposure among staff, students, patients and visitors</p>
<h2>Patient Care</h2>
<h2>Patient Care</h2>