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Policy Dress Code

This document outlines the uniform policy for school health nursing staff. It states that all nurses shall wear the same color uniform with their nursing position identified on their ID badge. Muslim females can wear headscarves and long sleeves. Nurses must change at their placement site and not wear uniforms outside of work. The policy also provides guidelines for protective clothing, makeup, fingernails, hair, footwear, jewelry, and non-compliance.

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Policy Dress Code

This document outlines the uniform policy for school health nursing staff. It states that all nurses shall wear the same color uniform with their nursing position identified on their ID badge. Muslim females can wear headscarves and long sleeves. Nurses must change at their placement site and not wear uniforms outside of work. The policy also provides guidelines for protective clothing, makeup, fingernails, hair, footwear, jewelry, and non-compliance.

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Policy of AHS-SHS

Objectives

Explore the importance of reflecting


professional image to students, parents,
school staff and visitors.
List the infection control guidelines and
occupational health and safety standards.
Identify the consistent standard of uniform
policy among all school nurses.
SCOPE/TARGET AUDIENCE

All school health Nursing staff


POLICY STATEMENT
Issuing Of Uniforms
All school nurses shall wear the
same color uniform. Nursing
position will be identified on the
nurses ID badge that should be
displayed at all times
Issuing Of Uniforms

Muslim females may wear white head


scarves and long sleeves as part of their
uniform in Keeping with department
specific requirements.
Travelling to and from placement

When travelling to and from their


placement, Nurse must wear their
own clothes and to change into their
uniform at their placement site.
Wearing uniform outside the
placement site is against infection
control practice
Protective clothing

Personal protective clothing must be worn


when necessary and according to the
policies and procedures of school health
services.
Perfume and makeup

Must be discreet which patients may find


smell nauseating. Simple makeup are
accepted for females
Fingernails
Fingernails must at all times be short
and clean to prevent harm to patients
through infection transfer they must at
all times be
Fingernails
Free from nail varnish, nail decoration or any
form of nail covering to prevent flakes of
contamination. False nails or extensions are not
permitted
Hair

There is a possibility of hair carrying


bacterial or parasitic infection such as
staphylococcus aurous may be
transmitted to patients.
To promote the health and safety of the
Nurses and the patient, Hair should be
tied back with a simple White hair band
or ring, clips or hair pins
Footwear
Plain white leather or vinyl shoes
with white laces
Shoes must have closed toes and
heels.
Low or medium heels are to be worn
with the uniform.
Non slip soles and in a good state of
repair;
Fabric athletic shoes are not
acceptable.
White socks or hose must be worn
with the uniform shoes
Jewellery
Jewellery can potentially injure patients or
be dangerous for a nurse who may be
caring for a confused or aggressive
patient.
Stones in jewellery often harbor
microorganisms, may become dislodged
and can cause damage to patients
What to wear
Rings only a single plain band may be worn e.g. a
wedding ring;
Earrings must not be worn (one plain ear stud in each
ear permitted);
Bracelets must not be worn;
Necklaces hanging jewellery must not be worn;
Wrist watches must not be worn fob watches are
favored and must be pinned to fall inside a pocket. Wrist
watches have been found to be a source of infection and
prevent adequate hand washing and drying. A wrist
watch may also injure a patient;
Badges/Identification

The Nurses name and designation must


always be visible as a matter of security
and reassurance to patients.
And must be worn at any time the staff
member is on site at any SHS facility
Non-Compliance with Uniform
and Dress Policy
If nursing staff are considered
inappropriately dressed they will be
requested to go home and change to
appropriate dress code.
Following this first request any second
incident of breech in following the Uniform
Policy will be considered unprofessional
conduct
Thank you
References
SHS Policy: Nursing Uniform Policy: AHS-HO-N-003.
Shawk, Timmons S (2010). Exploring how nursing
uniforms influence self - image and professional
identity :Nursing Times, 106(10):21-23 (Pub MED)
Brandy M (2009). Hospitalized childrens view of good
nurse. Nurs Ethics,16(5):543-560.
Watt J, Morley C (2013). NHS foundation trust sheffield
Teaching Hospital. Dress Code Policy.
Royal College of Nursing. Guidance of uniforms and
work wear. 2013

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