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Standards of Dress and Conduct for the Clinics/Hospital. Introduction. As students move into the clinical years, certain aspects of dress and behavior must be evaluated and, if necessary, changed.
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Introduction • As students move into the clinical years, certain aspects of dress and behavior must be evaluated and, if necessary, changed. • Clinical students are not only trying to represent UTHSC-H favorably, but are attempting to provide patient care. • Inappropriate behavior or appearance can negatively impact both of these. Student Standards of Dress and Conduct
Professionalism • Image: • Positive attitude • Name Badge/ID visible • Behavior: • Following HIPAA regulations • Not using offensive language • Not ridiculing other professionals, students, or patients Student Standards of Dress and Conduct
Hair • Should be clean & neat • Hair ornaments moderate and in good taste • Not dyed unnatural colors • ≥ Shoulder length should be pulled back or covered Student Standards of Dress and Conduct
Facial Hair • Allowed! • MUST: • Be well-groomed • Be closely trimmed • Not interfere with personal protective gear (e.g. masks, goggles, etc) Student Standards of Dress and Conduct
Daily Hygiene • Emphasis on DAILY • Clean: • Teeth • Hair • Clothes (no dirty scrubs) • Body (incl. deodorant) • Clothing should be pressed and in good condition (not worn or frayed) Student Standards of Dress and Conduct
Fingernails • Nails must be conservative length • < 1/2inch from end of fingertip • Polish: • Solid colors • All nails the same color • NOT: black, blue, green, purple, or yellow • NO nail art or nail jewelry is allowed. • No artificial nails allowed! Student Standards of Dress and Conduct
Scents/Perfume • Allowed IF: • Mild • Not used to mask body odor (see Daily Hygiene slide) • You should be using deodorant anyway! • Keep patients in mind! • Allergies • Nausea/headaches Student Standards of Dress and Conduct
Make-up • “Enhance a natural look” • Should not detract from natural appearance Student Standards of Dress and Conduct
Permissible Jewelry • A wedding set and one ring per hand • ONE simple chain bracelet • ONE watch • No more than TWO earrings per ear • No visible body piercing is permitted Student Standards of Dress and Conduct
Skirts and Pants • Skirts: • No shorter than 3” above knee • Not tight fitting • Pants: • Not tight fitting • NO: • Denim (of ANY color) • Spandex • Leggings • Athletic wear • Sweatsuits Student Standards of Dress and Conduct
Belly Buttons • To show?? • Or NOT to show?? • THERE IS NOT A QUESTION! • Proper attire should fully cover your midriff. Student Standards of Dress and Conduct
Shoes • Clean and in good condition • Heels no higher than 3” • Leather sneakers in conservative color • NO: • Casual sandals • Canvas sneakers Student Standards of Dress and Conduct
Scrubs • They’re comfy like PJs. • (You may even wear them as such at home.) • They are NOT PJs; they’re part of a uniform. • Scrubs are sets. • They should match and meet the other clothing standards. • The same footwear rules apply. Student Standards of Dress and Conduct
Miscellaneous • Revealing clothing is not permitted. • Proper undergarments shall be worn. • Ornamental/textured hosiery is not permitted. • Sunglasses only when prescribed/required. • Tattoos shall be covered so as not to be visible. Student Standards of Dress and Conduct
Self Test #1: What can she do better? • Wear clothing that is less revealing. • Wear her white coat in a more professional manner. • Use less pronounced perfume. (Can’t you smell her from there?) Student Standards of Dress and Conduct
Self-test #2: What can he do better? • 1. Lose the ball-cap. • 2. Close the collar; put on a tie. • 3. No Blue Jeans! Student Standards of Dress and Conduct
Self-test #3: What can he do better? • ID visible? • Wearing a tie? • Professional attire? Yes. • Proper shoes? Yes. • Appropriate hygiene? Yes. • Visible pierces or tattoos? None. • He looks ready to take care of patients! Student Standards of Dress and Conduct
Summary • Remember: • You’re representing UTHSC-H. Look nice! • You’re in a professional environment. Act as such. • Take your patient’s point-of-view on your appearance and behavior. • Visit http://www.med.uth.tmc.edu/Dress_Code.htm for more information. Student Standards of Dress and Conduct