Department Policies
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Dress Code Medicine |
Policy #: GA-16 |
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Authorized Signature: |
Dale Davenport |
Approval Date: 01/17/07 |
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Authorized Signature Revised: |
(replaces GA-03 & GA-04) |
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GENERAL
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that a professional image is being projected at all times by employees. It is vital that employees’ dress, accessories, and grooming support the safety, sanitation, environmental, legal, and customarily acceptable requirements of their positions.
PURPOSE
The dress code enhances the customer’s (internal and external) confidence in the Department of Medicine (DOM) employees as highly competent members of a health care team who are strongly committed to service. Employees represent the DOM with every interaction they have with patients, visitors and internal customers. Appearance and grooming are of great importance to the success of these interactions. Anything that is exaggerated or overdone, whether it is jewelry, make-up, hairstyle, or clothing, detracts from the DOM image.
POLICY
The following list includes appropriate dress/appearance for the workplace during normal working hours and when representing the DOM at outside activities. All clothing should be clean, pressed, and in good repair with the proper fit. Clothing should cover the mid-back, lower back and stomach. Undergarments should not be visible..
1. Office Staff:
1.1. Women: Dress slacks or skirt with dress shirt, polo shirt, top, blouse, or sweater. Acceptable variations include:
1.1.1. One or two-piece dress or suit.
1.1.2. Denim skirts, jumpers, and dresses.
1.1.3. Shirts with Creighton University Medical Center (CUMC) logo.
1.1.4. Sweatshirts with Creighton University Medical Center (CUMC) logo worn with a turtleneck or collared shirt underneath or that have a placket are permitted on Fridays.
1.2. Men: Dress slacks with collared shirt, polo, or sweater. Acceptable variations include:
1.2.1. Jacket and/or tie.
1.2.2. Shirts with Creighton University Medical Center (CUMC) logo.
1.2.3. Business suit.
1.2.4. Sweatshirts with Creighton University Medical Center (CUMC) logo worn with a turtleneck or collared shirt underneath or that have a placket are permitted on Fridays.
2. Clinical Staff:
2.1. Clinical scrubs or clinical uniform (purchased by the employee), lab coat optional. Office and scrub uniform attire should not be intermixed.
2.2. Lab coats should be worn over office attire when interacting with patients.
2.3. Predominately white athletic shoes that are clean and functionally appropriate.
2.4. Closed-toed crocs.
3. Research Laboratory Staff working in non-patient care areas:
3.1. Creighton University Laboratory Safety Manual guidelines must be followed to include:
3.1.1. Lab coats must be worn at all times while in the laboratory.
3.1.2. Lab coats must be removed before leaving laboratory.
3.1.3. Goggles must be worn when working with chemicals.
3.1.4. Blue jeans are allowed when working in a laboratory area that does not involve patient care.
3.1.5. Predominately white athletic shoes that are clean and functionally appropriate are permitted. Sandals, open-toed shoes, or open-heel shoes are not permitted.
4. All Staff:
4.1. Creighton University Medical Center ID badges are required to be clearly visible above waist height at all times.
4.2. Hair (including facial hair) should be neatly trimmed, clean, and styled in order to portray a natural look. Length may be individualized, however it must be worn in a manner that keeps it from contact with the patient. Any accessories worn in the hair should be minimal and complimentary to the outfit. Hair colored green, blue, pink, etc. is unacceptable.
4.3. Fingernails should be clean, neat, moderate in length and well maintained. Artificial fingernails will not be worn by employees providing direct patient care.
4.4. Aftershave, cologne, perfume, and scented lotions are inappropriate as customers or co-workers may have sensitivities.
4.5. Jewelry should be appropriate and not excessive or unsafe.
4.6. Body piercing/adornments (other than in the ears) should not be visible during work hours.
4.7. Tattoos should be covered and not visible during work hours unless absolutely impossible to do so.
4.8. Shoes should be neat, clean and in good repair. Open-backed shoes are acceptable.
4.9. Hosiery, stockings, or socks are required at all times.
5. The following list of clothing will not be allowed at the DOM during normal working hours.
5.1. Denim jeans of any color (with the exception of laboratory staff working in non-patient care areas and work study students).
5.2. Tight fitting pants, to include leggings, stirrups, and capris
5.3. Bib overalls.
5.4. T-shirts with advertising or sports logos including Creighton University sports logos.
5.5. Sweat suits of any kind.
5.6. Strapless, halter, “spaghetti” straps, off the shoulder, or low-cut blouses, shirts, sweaters, or dresses.
5.7. Shorts, skorts, very short skirts, or very short dresses.
5.8. Headgear.
5.9. Athletic shoes for office staff (with the exception of work study students).
5.10. Sandals or open-toed shoes.
5.11. Untucked unfinished shirts.
6. Lab coats should be removed when leaving DOM property and entering a non-health care setting.
7. Exceptions:
7.1. Predominately white athletic shoes may be worn by clinical employees, but must be clean and functionally appropriate to the workplace.
7.2. Clothing with holiday specific motifs may be worn during holiday season (turtlenecks, ties, sweatshirts, lab coats, sweaters, or shirts).
7.3. Uniforms may be required for specific positions.
8. The Department Administrator must approve any exceptions, including those for religious considerations.
9. If a supervisor or manager determines an employee is not appropriately dressed for work, the employee will be sent home, without pay, to change clothing and is expected to return to work immediately.
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