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[[Safety Policy]] | [[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]] | [[Threat Assessment and Management Team]] | [[Safety Policy]] | [[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]] | [[Threat Assessment and Management Team]] | ||
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<br />Policy No.: '''2003''' | <br />Policy No.: '''2003''' | ||
<br />Effective Date: '''05/15/01''' | <br />Effective Date: '''05/15/01''' | ||
<br />Revised Date: '''12/ | <br />Revised Date: '''12/05/12''' | ||
<br />Reviewed Date: '''12/03/12''' | <br />Reviewed Date: '''12/03/12''' | ||
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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 [http://unmc.edu/ | :*Institute a screening process to identify patients who are latex sensitive. The screening process includes the use of the [http://info.unmc.edu/safety/policies/Latex_Questions.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 [[#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." | ||
*[http://unmc.edu/ | *[http://info.unmc.edu/safety/policies/Latex_Allergy_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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For additional information, contact | For additional information, contact [mailto:jhauser@unmc.edu UNMC Safety].<br /> | ||
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