Understanding Latex Allergies in the Healthcare Workplace

This course is designed to educate healthcare providers (HCP) on how they can deal with patients who have latex allergies or if you have a latex allergy yourself. You will learn about latex allergies and how to avoid exposure. What you will learn:Introduction to latex allergiesWhat is latex?Different types of latex allergy symptomsRisk factors for latex allergiesWho is at risk for developing a latex allergy?How can you protect yourself from a latex allergy?Suggested actions for those with latex allergiesThe information contained in these trainings was derived from publications from OJP, OSHA, EEOC, CMS, DOL, OCR, FDA, CDC, NIAID, ATSDR, HHS or WHO (Government Sourced Material). None of the planners, authors, or instructors for this activity have any relevant financial relationships to disclose. The Government Sourced Material used by AMC is available for no charge on their associated websites. The use of the Government Sourced Material by AMC does not imply endorsement or recommendation by OJP, OSHA, EEOC, CMS, DOL, OCR, FDA, CDC, NIAID, ATSDR, HHS or WHO or by the United States Government, of AMC, its enterprise, its facility, its services or its products.© 2023 American Medical Compliance, no copyright claimed in Government Sourced Material.