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Latex Sensitivity Management

Latex Policies & Procedures

  • VUMC Policy

  • Outpatient Policy

  • In addition to the Inpatient and Outpatient policies, the following departments have developed policies specific to their needs to provide the best protection possible to latex sensitive/allergic patients:
     
  • IV Therapy

  • Nutrition

  • Operative Services

  • Pharmacy

  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Purchasing
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    These policies and procedures can also be found in the patient resource manual.

    Are you allergic to latex? Contact the Occupational Health Clinic at 936-0955 to get a confidential evaluation for any suspected reactions. Latex reactions are managed like all other work related injuries.  
     

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