Healthcare Industry – Latex
In hospital, doctors’ offices, and other healthcare settings, latex is nearly everywhere. This soft and stretchy substance is found in a wide array of medical materials and equipment, including:
- Surgical gloves
- Tubing, like catheters
- Blood pressure cuffs
- Bed sheet protectors
- Electrode pads
Over time, healthcare workers who frequently use these kinds of materials and equipment increase their risk of developing a latex allergy. When a healthcare worker has a latex allergy, exposure to latex can lead to uncomfortable symptoms, like a scratchy throat, itchy or watering eyes, hives, and coughing or wheezing. Severe allergic reactions can also occur, leading to serious and even life-threatening complications.
Healthcare workers at a unique risk of latex allergies and complications, which can make it difficult to find the right Workers’ Compensation coverage for your healthcare industry clients. At PEO Insurance Brokers Network, we help agents find homes for their healthcare industry clients or other clients in high-risk industries. We provide Workers’ Compensation coverage to businesses in need, no matter the risk, and help agents find the best PEO coverage and savings for their insured. To learn how we can help you find coverage for your healthcare industry clients, email quotes@peobrokersnetwork.com to receive a quote.
