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Professional Appearance
It is important to learn the rules or standards of dress and personal appearance that have been established by your place of employment
Abide by the rules Make every effort to maintain a neat,
clean and professional appearance
Uniform Many health occupations require
uniforms Should be neat, well-fitting, clean and
free from wrinkles Color depends upon the agency If white is required wear white or neutral
undergarments Extreme styles should be avoided Style should allow freedom of movement
Clothing
If regular clothing is worn in place of a uniform, the clothing must be clean, neat and in good repair
Style should allow freedom of movement and be appropriate
Washable fabrics are best because frequent washing is necessary
Name Badge
Many facilities require employees to wear name badges or photo ID
The badge usually states the name, title and department of the health care worker
In long-term care, workers are required by law to wear identification badges
Shoes
White shoes may be required Should fit well and provide good support
to prevent fatigue Low heels are best because they help
prevent fatigue and accidents Avoid wearing tennis shoes or sandals,
unless they are standard dress for a particular occupation
More About Shoes Shoes should be cleaned daily Shoelaces should be cleaned or
replaced frequently White or beige stockings or pantyhose
with dress uniforms Colored or patterned stockings should
be avoided White socks should be worn with white
pants
Personal Hygiene Good personal hygiene is ESSENTIAL Health care workers work in close contact
with others Body odor must be controlled Daily bath or shower Use deodorant or antiperspirant Good oral hygiene Clean undergarments Avoid strong odors—tobacco, perfume—
these can be offensive and some can be allergic
Hair
Hair should be kept clean and neat Fancy or extreme hairstyles and hair
ornaments should be avoided Long hair should be kept pinned back
and kept off the collar—this keeps the hair from touching the patient, falling on equipment, or blocking your vision during procedures
Jewelry Jewelry is not permitted because it can
cause injury to the patient and transmit germs
Exceptions include a watch, a wedding ring and small stud pierced earring (one pair in the lobe)
Hoop or dangling earrings are not allowed Body jewelry interferes with a professional
appearance and is not allowed
Nails
Nails should be kept short and clean Long or pointed nails can injure patients Long nails transmit germs Long nails can tear or puncture gloves Use of colored nail polish is discouraged
because it can conceal dirt under the nails. Also germs collect in chipped nail polish
More about Nails
Nail polish if worn, should be clear No artificial or acrylic nails Nails must be kept very clean Hand cream or lotion should be used to
keep the hands from becoming chapped and dry from frequent handwashing