ALL101 - Latex Allergy (0.5 HR)
The health care worker will better understand latex allergy, its causes, those at risk, signs and symptoms of a reaction, diagnosing latex allergy, and proper documentation.
The use of latex gloves by health care workers has increased since infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B have become more prevalent. As a result, latex allergies have become a serious health care problem in recent years. Through this course, health care personnel will increase their knowledge of latex sensitivity and latex allergy, including risks, diagnosis, and treatment. There is discussion of how latex allergy impacts the safety of patients and health care workers.
Objectives
* List common health care equipment and items that may contain latex.
* Describe three types of reactions to latex.
* Explain who is at risk for latex sensitivity or latex allergy.
* Discuss the diagnosis and treatment of latex allergy.
* Summarize aspects of a latex-safe patient environment.
* Discuss proper documentation for the latex sensitive or allergic patient.
Continuing Education Credits: 0.5 contact hours Iowa BON #335; 0.5 contact hours CA Board of Nursing CEP 14033; 0.5 contact hours CE Broker # 50-4572 Florida and District of Columbia; 0 contact hours for Social Work State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 159.001315; 0.5 contact hours for Physical Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 216.000284; 0.5 contact hours for Occupational Therapy State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. License No. 224.000164; 0.5 CE hours for certified nursing assistants; long term care department heads; and other health care disciplines.