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Understanding Latex Allergy
in the Healthcare Setting
Ansell Healthcare (“Ansell”) has an ongoing commitment to the development of quality
hand barrier products and services for the healthcare industry. This self-study
Clinical Reference Manual: Understanding Latex Allergy in the Healthcare Setting
is one in a series of continuing educational services provided by Ansell. This educational
module provides basic knowledge of the origins and manufacture of latex gloves and
the allergic reactions associated with their use.
Upon completion of this educational activity, the learner should be able to:
- Describe the current public health problems encountered with the use of Natural
Rubber Latex (NRL) gloves.
- Explain the reactions to NRL.
- Describe the different methods of testing for latex allergy.
- Explain the methods used to determine the protein content of latex.
- Describe the problems encountered by individuals exposed to glove powder.
- Discuss the chemicals used in the manufacture of gloves.
- Discuss the manufacturing process for powder-free latex gloves.
The information contained in this self-study guidebook is intended for use by healthcare
professionals who are responsible for or involved in the following activities relating
to hand barrier protection:
- Educating healthcare personnel.
- Decision-making responsibilities for hand barrier products.
- Maintaining regulatory compliance; i.e., OSHA, ADA, and CDC.
- Managing and monitoring employee health.
This continuing nursing education activity has been accredited by the Association
of periOperative Registered Nurses, Inc. (AORN), an accredited approver by the American
Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation, for X contact
hours. The planning committee for this educational module consists of Registered
Nurses employed by Ansell with no conflict of interest in developing and writing
continuing education programs. This module is for the sole purpose of educating
and informing nurses of pertinent issues and is not an endorsement for any product.
Additionally, this continuing nursing education activity has been approved by the
Association of Surgical Technologists, Inc. for 2 CEs in the AST Category 1 for
continuing education in surgical technology. Approval refers to recognition of educational
activities only and does not imply endorsement of any product or company displayed
in any form during the educational activity.
To receive contact hours for this program through Ansell Healthcare Educational
Services, please review the following instructions:
- Read the information in each section carefully with the Program Objectives as your
focus.
- At the conclusion of the exercise, please login (if you have a UserID and Password),
or register by completing the
CE Application Form
- Complete the Post-Test and Program Evaluation segments, and submit for processing
and awarding of CE certification.
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AN 85% PASSING SCORE IS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION.
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Allow 4 to 6 weeks for processing and issuance of certificate. Any learner who does
not successfully complete the post-test will be notified and given an opportunity
to resubmit for certification.
This activity expires on July 31, 2008.
To order additional copies or for more information about our educational programs
on hand barrier-related topics, please contact Ansell Healthcare Educational Services
at 1-800-952-9916 ext. 7277 in the USA or visit our online educational services
at www.ansellhealthcare.com
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