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Latex Allergy Management

Staff Education

 All staff that work directly with patients or have direct patient contact need to be aware of the patient care groups that are at a higher risk of developing a sensitivity or allergy.

Please complete the following:

  1. Review the Management of Latex Sensitivity policy that most closely describes where you most frequently come into contact with patients:

    2.  
        Inpatient Policy     Outpatient Policy
     
  2. Review “Facts About Managing Latex Sensitive Patients". Or, watch the “Management of Latex Sensitivity” video.

    3.  
  3. Print a copy of the “Management of Latex Sensitivity Quiz”. Complete the quiz and turn it in to your manager.
 
Some departments have developed policies to address specific needs in protecting latex sensitive/allergic patients. These policies are in addition to the Inpatient and Outpatient policies. Areas include: Pharmacy, Laboratory, Nutrition Services, Operative Services, IV Therapy and Purchasing. These policies and procedures can also be found in the patient resource manual.

Vanderbilt employees should contact the Occupational Health Clinic at 936-0955 to get a confidential evaluation for any suspected reactions.  
 

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