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:*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://info.unmc.edu/media/safety/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. | *[http://info.unmc.edu/media/safety/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. | ||