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Connolly HospitalBlanchardstown

Committee/Department :ospital Executive

IDocument No.:ate of issue: 19thDecember, 2008.esponsible to Review:uman Resource Managereview Date: 19th December, 2009istributed From:

ospital Managers Office

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IConnolly Hospitallanchardstown

ICommittee/Department :ospital Executive

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Responsible to Review:Human Resource ManagerReview Date: 19th December, 2009Distributed From:lHospital Managers Office

IntroductionRationale

A smart, professional image must be maintained by all staff working within Connolly Hospital. Staff mustensure that clothes and accessories worn are well maintained, adhere to Infection Prevention &;Controlguidelines and health and safety requirements and comply with patient and public expectation.

Objectives· To complywith Infection Preventionand Control and Health and SafetyLegislation.· To ensure that all Staffare familiarwith current evidenceavailableon wearing ofsuitable dress or

uniforms.· To project a professional image.· To promote mobility and comfort of the wearer.· To allow identification for security and communication purposes.

ApplicationAllpermanent and temporary staff within ConnollyHospital

Principles of the Dress Code Uniform Policy for All StaffThe dress code does not permit the following:· Very casual or high fashion trousers, such as ripped jeans.

· Low waistband trousers showing the abdomen/lowerback or allowing underwear to be visible.· Cropped tops, showing the abdomen/lowerback.· Strapless or revealingtops.· Short skirts.· Leggings

Badges · A Connolly Hospital issued Security ID Badge must be worn at all times.All badges must be removed in situations where they are likely to cause injury to patient, staff orvisitors. If worn, neck lanyards must have a quick release safety clip

Personal Hygiene· It is the responsibility of each individual to maintain a clean and well-groomed appearance

Finger Nails· Should be kept short, clean and neat· Nail varnish, false nails, nail extensions or nail jewellery/gems are not permitted in order tocomply with the Connolly Hospital Hand Hygiene Policy

Hair . Hair should be clean and if long should be tied back in a clinical activities

Jewellery· Ringswith stones must not be worn in clinicalsituations as they compromisehand hygieneand

could also cause injury to patients. Jewellery, including watches, and all rings, other than plainbands, must be removed when dealing directly with patients

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ICommittee/Department :ospital Executive

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IDistributed From:ospital Managers Office

Piercing/bodyart:. Facial piercing &:body art should be discrete &:not detract from the hospital image

Perfume · Strong perfume is inadvisable within the clinical setting

Smoking · Smokingis prohibited in all internal workplaces.· Smoking is restricted to designated smoke shelters.

Gum

. Chewing of gum is prohibited while on duty within the hospital and when dealingwith thepublic

FootwearShoesshould be:· Be clean and well maintained. Staff should wear suitable and practical footwear in the workplace, having regard to both safety

and professional image. Sports shoes maybe worn with scrubs only if clean and presentable.· Open toe sandals, Crocs and Flip flops are not acceptable

Outer Garments· No outer garments should be worn during clinical duties

AuditStaffcompliancewith this policywill be measuredby:. Regular auditing of compliance by all Managers / Consultants of the specific dress code/uniform

policypertaining to the individual department.(Seeappendix )

A professional image should be maintained at all times

. The policy should also be read in conjunction with local policies specific to your area/departmentof work.

This Policy reflects best practice and available evidence with regard to the wearing of suitabledress and uniforms.

.Non,compliance. Failure to comply with the requirements of this policy will result in staff member being put off

duty until they complywith policyand mayalso result in disciplinary action being considered.

Responsibility. Managers / Consultants have the responsibility for ensuring that staff in their area /team complies

with the terms of the Hospital's Dress Code/Uniform Policy.

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. Further advice on dealing with non compliance of uniform policy is available from the HumanResource Department / Medical Manpower Office.

Appendix 1Appendix 2Appendix 3Appendix 4Appendix 5Appendix 6Appendix 7Appendix 8Appendix 9Appendix 10Appendix 11Appendix 12Appendix 13Appendix 14Appendix 15Appendix 16Appendix 17Appendix 18Appendix 19Appendix 20Appendix 21

Administrative &:Clerical Grades

Catering DepartmentCardiac TechniciansDietitiansHealthcare AttendantsHousehold Services

LaboratoryMaintenanceMedical Social WorkerMedical Staff

NursingOccupational TherapyPharmacyPhysiotherapyRadiographersRespiratorySpeech &:Language TherapyStores

Supplies OfficerTransportVascular

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Appendix I - Administrative & Clerical Grades

Application:· Allpermanent &:temporary administrative and clericalgrades in allHospital Departments.

Principles:· All employees are expected to dress in a business like manner and to avoid fashion extremes.Tracksuits and jeans are not acceptable.

Appendix 2 - Catering Department

Uniform:Chefs: · Trousers, jacket, hat, apron &:safety shoes

Catering Assistants:· Top, trousers, hat &:safety shoes. When using cleaning chemicals the appropriatemasks, goggles &:gloves should be worn.

Ward Catering Assistants:· Trousers, jacket, hat &:tabard and non slip enclosed dark shoes. When using cleaning

chemicalsthe appropriate mask,gogglesand glovesshould be worn.

Managers:· Suit, white coats, hat &:safety shoes while in kitchen area.

Thehospitalprovidesall of theuniform

Wearing the Uniform:· All staffworking in the kitchen &:in foodpreparation areas must wear cleanprotective

clothing and clean uniforms.Personalgarments shall not be worn overuniformsorprotective clothing.Uniformsmust not be worn outside the foodpremises or worn to andfrom work. Hairnets or hats, which coverall the hair, should be worn where food isexposed &:prepared, during counter service&:in the wash up areas.

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Changing into Uniform:· Protective clothing &:uniforms are worn to protect the food from the individual.

Therefore,no outside clothing, handbags or personal belongings should be brought intokitchen area.Uniformsshould not be worn into work or worn home,but changedinto onarrivalat work &:beforeleavingfor home.

Maintenance:· Proper care &:cleaning of uniform items is important to ensure Infection Control risk iskept to a minimum &:each item continues to look well.

Appendix 3 - Cardiac Technicians

Uniform: · White Tunic, with or without black trim and black trousers. Ablack cardigan,if desired.

Appendix 4 - Dietitians

Application:· Allpermanent and temporary Dieticians.

Principles: · All staff in the Department are expected to dress in a business like mannerand to avoid fashion extremes. Tracksuits and jeans are not acceptable.

Appendix 5 - Healthcare Attendants

Uniform:· White Tunicwith blackpiping&:blacktrousers,asprovidedbythe hospital.

Wearing the Uniform:· Fulluniform must be worn whilst on duty and staffmay not alter the uniform in anywaywithout thepriorconsentofthe Hospital.

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Appendix 6 - Households Services

Uniform:Household Services:

· Unifonn as providedby the hospital. The hospital provides 3 tops & 2 trousers for allstaff per year.

Janitors:· A Sweatshirr,polo shirt & trousers as providedby the hospital. The Hospital provides 2

sweatshirts, 2 trousers & 3polo shirts to all staff.

Wearing the Uniform:· Fulluniform must be worn whilst on duty and staffmay not alter the uniform in anywaywithout the prior consent of the Hospital.

Maintenance:

· Staff are responsible for the maintenance of issued uniforms to a standard acceptable tothe Hospital. This includes cleanliness and the general presentation of the uniform. If theunifonn needs repairing or replacing please contact the Duty Household ServicesSupervisor

Clothing: · Certain standards of formality in dress should be maintained at all times to project aprofessionalimagewhilst in work. Cardigans/fleeces/jackets are not to be worn onduty in ward areas. (In cold weather a navy cardigan may be worn. This is notsupplied by the hospital.)

Appendix 7 - LaboratoryUniform:

· White' Howie' Coats should be worn over indoor clothing at all times while work in thelab.

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Appendix 8 -- Maintenance

Uniform:· Winter Rainproof hoods, steel toecap boots/shoes, summer/winter jacket, overalls &::hatif necessary. Protective Equipment is provided if necessary Le. gloves, hats, masks etc.

Wearing the Uniform:· Full uniform must be worn whilst on duty and staffmaynot alter the uniform in anywaywithout the prior consent of the Hospital.

Maintenance:· Staff are responsible for the maintenance of issued uniforms to a standard acceptable tothe Hospital. This includes cleanliness and the general presentation of the uniform.

Appendix 9 - Medical Social Worker

Application:· All permanent, temporary Social Workers and Social Work Assistantsemployed in the Medical Social Work Department. Social Work Students mustcomply with the Department's dress code.

Principles:· All staff are expected to dress in a business like manner and to avoid fashionextremes. Leisure dress such as tracksuits, jeans are not acceptable.

Appendix 10 - Medical StaffUniform· WHITE COATSARE NOT TO BE WORN A TANY TIME WITH EXCEPTION OF

allMedicalStudents (short sJeevedwhite coatsonly)

Medicalstaff;although they do not wear uniform, are expected to look professional

· The overall image of doctors is important to patients, staff and visitors, particularly onfirst introductions.

· The clothes worn should be appropriate forgoing to work. Staffshould not dress to drawundue attention to them self.

· Clothes should be well maintained. In an emergencysituation, especiallyout ofhours,medical staffmayprioritize a timely response overkeepingup appearances.

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· What is acceptable in one clinicalarea maybe unacceptable in another (e.g.cultural,practical differences). Some areas will require more formality.

· In order to facilitate good hand and forearm washing when carrying out clinicalactivity, medical staff must be "naked below the elbows" i.e. roll up longsleeves/wear short sleeves, remove wrist watches and any jewellery below theelbows except for a single plain ring.

· Ties, if worn, should be tucked in for all clinical activity. This includes lifting or assistingpatients if done at the bedside or in a clinic.

· Medicalstaff should wear plastic aprons where exposure to blood and/or body fluids isanticipated. (Standard Precautions)

· Medicalstaff should wear appropriate PersonalProtective Equipment (PPE) whencoming in contact with a patient where Contact, Droplet or Airborne Precautions are inplace

· If an individual doctor generates complaints from patients, visitors or other staff aConsultant or senior Management may request that individual employee modifies his/herappearance and/or hand washing technique.

Appendix II - NursingUniform Requirement:

· AllNursing, Student Nurses and AgencyStaffshould wear specificuniform as notedbelow, wear and maintain uniform and adhere to personal hygienerequirements as persection 16.

· AllNursing, Student Nurses and AgencyStaffshould wear suitable and practicalfootwear in the workplace, havingregard to safetyand professionalimage.· Shoes should be plain black/navy, flat heeled, leather/leather type with quiet soles,supportive shoeseither in laceup or slip on design, shoesmust be clean,polished and ingoodrepair, and should meet health and safetyrequirements

· It is recommended that staff keep specific footwear designated solely for use whenworking within a hospital clinicalarea

· Shoesin materials which cannot be adequatelycleanedfollowingblood or body fluidcontamination are not suitable

Sport shoes (Runners/ Trainers), Sandals or Open toe sandals &:Clogs are not permitted.

· AllNursing, Student Nurses and AgencyStaffshould wear black /navysocks

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· Hospital identification badge should be worn at all times; and should legibly contain firstname, surname, grade and role. This is not the security access/swipe card. Qualifiedstaff should also wear their hospital badge

· Navy cardigans worn must be washable, laundered regularly and not be worn in clinicalareas when patient contact is necessary.

Specific Uniforms· Advanced Nurse Practitioner Emergency Department: Light Blue "Scrubs" top andtrousers· Clinical Nurse Manager 3: Intensive Care Unit Dark Navy tunic with white piping andnavy trousers or Navy dress with white piping.· Clinical Nurse Managers (CNM) 2 and 1/ Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS): Royal Bluetunic with navypiping and navy trousers or Royalblue dress with navypiping· Clinical Nurse Managers/CNS EmergencyDepartment: Navy"Scrubs"top and trousers

· Staff Nurse Wards/ Units: Blue &:white striped tunic, navy trousers, navy cardigan &:navy/ black shoes. (Both male &:female)· Staff Nurse Emergency department: Green "Scrubs" trousers and top· Staff Nurse Intensive Care Unit: Light Blue "Scrub" top and trousers· Staff Nurses/ CNMs Operating Theatre: Royal Blue "Scrubs" top and trousers· Staff Nurse Agency: White tunic and navy trousers· Health Care Assistants: White tunic with black piping and black trousers

· Degree Nursing Student: navy trousers, lemon tunic with Connolly HospitalBlanchardstown crest, navy DCU fleece or navy cardigan &:navy shoes.

Wearing the Uniform:· Fulluniform must be worn whilst on duty.· All staff should have a seconduniform on site in case of accidental soiling· Uniformshould not be worn outside the hospital grounds· Clothing/uniformsshould coverchest, abdomen and lower back· For escort uniforms should be coveredfor travelbetween hospitallhealth care settings.· Cardigans should not be worn in the clinical area or during patient care.· All staff exposed to or in contact with hazardous substances must be providedwith

protective clothing. This clothingmust be of the correct type to minimizethe effectsofexposure to the hazard.

· Protective clothing required in each area will be identified by risk assessment andpublished best practice guidelines.

· Plastic aprons must be worn when assisting patients with any activity which may resultin the dispersal ofpathogens and/or procedures causingsplashing ofblood and bodilyfluids. Plastic aprons must not be worn outside ward area.

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:Connolly Hospitallanchardstown

ICommitteelDepartment :ospital Executive

ocument No.:Date of issue: 19thDecember, 2008

Responsible to Review:Human Resource ManagerReview Date: 19th December, 2009

istributed From:

ospital Managers Office

aintenance:

· Each individual nurse, student or health care assistant is responsible for the maintenanceand presentation of their uniform.

· Visiblysoiled!excessivelycontaminated uniforms must be changed· Uniformsshould be changed dailyas per Infection Control Regulations.· Uniformlaunderingmustbelaunderedwashcyclesofa minimumof6YCbyasper

InfectionControl.· Uniforms must be purchased in quantities sufficient enough to ensure compliance with

this policy and allow for a clean (washed) uniform to be worn every day· Alluniformspurchased will be of a design suitable to the work environmentof theindividual and must alsomeet allHealth &:SafetyStandards in relation to ManualHandling

Appendix 12 - Occupational Therapy

Upiform:OtccupationalTherapists· White Tunic with green trim and navytrousers or white dress with green trim.· Alternatively a white aertex polo tot from AOTI may be worn instead of tunic.

Occupational therapy Assistants· Green tunic with white trim and navy trousers or green dress with white trim.

OccuDational Therapy Students· White Tunic and navy trousers.

Bdttlegreen or white sweatshirt or cardigans are permitted for all Occupational Therapy Staff.

Appendix 13- Pharmacynorm:

· White Coats should be worn over indoor clothing. Wearing of white coats should berestricted to patient care areas.

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Appendix 14 - Physiotherapy

Uniform:Physiotherapists:

· White Tunic with navy trim and navytrousers. Alternativelya white aertex polo maybeworn instead of tunic.

Physiotherapy Assistants:· Wear a light blue tunic with navy trim and navy trousers.

Physiotherapy Students:· Wear a white tunic and navy trousers.

(Navysweatshirt or cardigans are permitted for all Physiotherapystaff.)

Appendix IS - Radiographers

Uniform: · White Tunic/coats, white polo shirts, navy trousers and navy cardigan/jumper.

Appendix 16 - Respiratory

Uniform:· Royal Blue short sleeve shirt.· HSE logo with "Respiratory and Sleep Diagnostics"· Black trousers/Skirt· Uniforms should not be worn outside the hospital grounds.· Royalblue lleecelblackcardiganmaybe worn.

Wearing the Uniform:· Fulluniform must be worn whilst on duty.

Appendix 17 - Speech & Language Therapy

Uniform:· White tunic with burgundy trim. White aertex with burgundy logo for warm days.

Navy Trousers.

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Appendix 18 - StoresUniform:

· Blue shirt, trousers, jumper, body warmer/jacket &;steel toecap boots/shoes. Polo shirtsmay be worn in summer months. All supplied by the hospital. Protectiveequipment/clothing if necessary Le. gloves, hats, masks etc.

Wearing the Uniform:· Full uniform must be worn whilst on duty and staff may not alter the uniform in any way

without the prior consent of the Hospital.

Appendix 19 - Supplies Officer

Application:· All permanent and temporary Supplies Officer in all Hospital Departments.

Principles:· All employees are expected to dress in a business like manner and to avoid fashion

extremes. Tracksuits and jeans are not acceptable.

Appendix 20 - Transport

Uniform:· Blue shirt, trousers, jumper, body warmer/jacket &;steel toecap boots/shoes. Polo shirtsmay be worn in summer months. All supplied by the hospital. Protectiveequipment/clothing if necessary Le. gloves, hats, masks etc.

Wearing the Uniform:· Fulluniform must be worn whilst on duty and staffmaynot alter the uniform in anyway

without the prior consent of the Hospital.

Appendix 21- Vascular

Uniform:

· White Coats/and or navy scrubs should be worn over indoor clothing. Wearing of theabove should be restricted to patient care areas.

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References:Uniforms should not be worn outside Hospital grounds

Guidelinesfor HandHygienein Irish HealthcareSettings,SARI.

TheControl andPreventionofMRSA in Hospitalsandin thecommunity,SARI

National Evidence/BasedGuidelinesfor preventingHealthcareAssociatedInfectionsin NHSHospital in England

ConnollyHospitalInfectionPreventionandControlGuidelinesManual

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