Are you in charge of HR for a healthcare organization? Are you working on updating or clarifying your scrub uniform policy for nurses, allied health professionals and other employees who are required (or allowed) to wear scrubs to work?
Here are a few key points to consider as you work on updating your scrub uniform policy.
- Preferred Vendor: Is there a particular store or vendor that you want your employees to purchase their scrubs from? For example, if you know that http://www.blueskyscrubs.com/ has the quality and color selection that meet your companies needs and you’d prefer your employees to purchase from them – or if this is a requirement – specify that in your policy.
- Position-Specific Requirements: Does your company require different color scrubs to signify different job positions? If so, specify that in your policy. Spell out acceptable colors and patterns for nursing uniforms versus those for admin staff, medical assistants and other personnel so there is no confusion on who can wear what to work.
- Prohibited Styles: Are there certain colors, patterns and other styles that are not permissible in your workplace? For example, if you work at a mental health facility, certain colors and patterns may cause patients to experience distress. If you work for a state or other government healthcare facility, religious holiday observation designs might not be appropriate.
