Guest guest Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Almost everybody in our outpatient clinics wear scrubs. We all feel comfortable wearing it. Scrubs in Outpatient I am curious if those of you with outpatient clinics have therapists wearing scrubs in those facilities. Thank you ahead of time for your feedback. Mark Dwyer, PT, MHA Director of Rehabilitation Services Olathe Medical Center, Inc. Olathe, Kansas markdwyer87@ comcast.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Hi, Mark - In the past, I have had workgroups which adopted scrubs, some which adopted polo shirts and khakis, with shorts in OP in hot weather, and others where men wore shirts and ties. The last one didn't address the women very well, and they're 80% of the profession. I believe that a fair, objective criteria would be to ask: " What are other doctoring professionals (Dentists, clinical psychologists, podiatrists, MD/DO, pharmacists, optometrists, etc.) in similar situations in my market wearing? " and conversely, " What are non-doctoring professionals (nurses, respiratory therapists, x-ray techs, medical assistants) wearing? " And " How do we, therapists in a doctoring profession, differentiate ourselves? " Regards, Dick Hillyer W. Hillyer, PT, MBA, MSM Hillyer Consulting 700 El Dorado Pkwy West Cape Coral, FL 33914 Home Fax Mobile _____ From: PTManager [mailto:PTManager ] On Behalf Of mkdwyer87 Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 8:05 PM To: PTManager Subject: Scrubs in Outpatient I am curious if those of you with outpatient clinics have therapists wearing scrubs in those facilities. Thank you ahead of time for your feedback. Mark Dwyer, PT, MHA Director of Rehabilitation Services Olathe Medical Center, Inc. Olathe, Kansas markdwyer87@ <mailto:markdwyer87%40comcast.net> comcast.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 I may be giving WAY too much info here, but I'm attaching our dress code policy. A professional environment is key to our success, and our customers seem to appreciate the fact that we make an effort to appear professional. Professional image guidelines for all employees: · Employees must wear picture ID badges at all times while on duty. The ID badge must be displayed on clothing above the waist so that it is easily seen by patients, visitors, and/or co-workers. · Clothing must be clean. · Appropriate undergarments must be worn at all times and should be of an appropriate color so as not to be visible through apparel. Undergarments should also not be visible outside of apparel. · Excessive amounts of perfume, cologne and aftershave are to be avoided. Professional image guidelines for all employees (continued): · Jewelry should be worn in a tasteful and moderate manner and not interfere with patient or employee safety. Visible body piercing (including tongue piercing) will not be allowed except for earrings. Variances will be addressed on an individual basis. · Hair must be clean, neat, and well-groomed. Beards, mustaches and/or sideburns must be clean and neatly trimmed at all times. · Clean shoes, in good condition, must be worn at all times. Employees that enter patient rooms must wear closed toe shoes. · Artificial fingernails or extenders may not be worn by persons who provide direct patient care or by persons who handle patient equipment, patient supplies, or food. · Natural nails should be no more than ¼ inch long from the tip of the finger for direct patient care providers. · Tatoos that may detract from a professional environment should be covered. Variances will be addressed on an individual basis. Acceptable attire: Men · Dress slacks, Docker/khaki type pants. · Dress shirt, Polo type shirt, button down short sleeved casual shirt. Women · Dress slacks, Docker/khaki type pants · Dress skirt, Docker/khaki type skirt · Dress · Sleeveless shirts (should not be worn tight or reveal any undergarment) · Professional open-toe shoes may be worn Unacceptable attire: · T-shirts (T-shirts with St. 's logo may be worn on business casual days only) · Sweat pants and sweat shirts · Leggings, or tight fitting knit pants · Shorts of any kind (unless allowed per departmental policy) · Mini skirts · Tight clothing · Slippers · Tank tops (unless worn under a jacket or blouse), halter tops or other revealing tops Business Casual Day Attire: Casual day is designated as Friday and Saturday. Casual day attire must be appropriate for the business setting and presentable for working with the general public. See above for unacceptable attire which also applies to business causal day. Acceptable business casual day attire: · T-shirts with the company logo are permissible if not tight or faded. · Jeans may be worn if they are not torn, tight, faded or excessively baggy. Docker type pants are preferred and encouraged. · Tennis/jogging shoes may be worn if they are in good condition. Casual dress shoes are preferred and encouraged. · Festive holiday attire may be worn during appropriate holiday seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 SCRUBS!!!, yuck!!!! are you orderlies or autonomous professionals? Shirts and ties here, think of how your patients percieve you when they see you wearing scrubs. E. s, PT, DPT, OCS s Orthopedic & Spine Rehab, Inc. Bonita Springs, Fla > > Almost everybody in our outpatient clinics wear scrubs. We all feel comfortable wearing it. > > > Scrubs in Outpatient > > I am curious if those of you with outpatient clinics have therapists > wearing scrubs in those facilities. Thank you ahead of time for your > feedback. > > Mark Dwyer, PT, MHA > Director of Rehabilitation Services > Olathe Medical Center, Inc. > Olathe, Kansas > markdwyer87@ comcast.net > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Mark: We do not allow scrubs. I think, and this is my opinion only, that scrubs look very unprofessional and don't provide a very good impression. Just my opinion. Ric A. Baird, MS, PT, ATC Interactive Physical Therapy 4745 NW Hunters Ridge Circle Suite D Topeka, KS 66618 (785)246-2300 (W) (785)640-9181 © Re: Scrubs in Outpatient Almost everybody in our outpatient clinics wear scrubs. We all feel comfortable wearing it. Scrubs in Outpatient I am curious if those of you with outpatient clinics have therapists wearing scrubs in those facilities. Thank you ahead of time for your feedback. Mark Dwyer, PT, MHA Director of Rehabilitation Services Olathe Medical Center, Inc. Olathe, Kansas markdwyer87@ comcast.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 I am not a big fan of scrubs, for many reasons, I work in acute care, I underestand why they are seen by the staff as desirable. I have one therapist who is our vestibular therapist who goes to our oupt clinic, she is asked to change out of her scrubs as they don't fit to professional image and frankly look a bit " sloppy " . So a bit personal preference here I realize. Katesel Strimbeck PT, MS Glenmont, NY Katesels@... Scrubs in Outpatient I am curious if those of you with outpatient clinics have therapists wearing scrubs in those facilities. Thank you ahead of time for your feedback. Mark Dwyer, PT, MHA Director of Rehabilitation Services Olathe Medical Center, Inc. Olathe, Kansas markdwyer87@... __________ NOD32 2104 (20070308) Information __________ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 Probably the same way they perceive physicians wearing scrubs....I always thought Kildare and Casey were quite dashing in there's!! Carol Rehder, PT Manager, Physical Therapy Genesis Medical Center rehder@genesis@... >>> dosrinc@... 3/8/2007 10:13 AM >>> SCRUBS!!!, yuck!!!! are you orderlies or autonomous professionals? Shirts and ties here, think of how your patients percieve you when they see you wearing scrubs. E. s, PT, DPT, OCS s Orthopedic & Spine Rehab, Inc. Bonita Springs, Fla > > Almost everybody in our outpatient clinics wear scrubs. We all feel comfortable wearing it. > > > Scrubs in Outpatient > > I am curious if those of you with outpatient clinics have therapists > wearing scrubs in those facilities. Thank you ahead of time for your > feedback. > > Mark Dwyer, PT, MHA > Director of Rehabilitation Services > Olathe Medical Center, Inc. > Olathe, Kansas > markdwyer87@ comcast.net > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Thank you to all who responded to my original question. I found the comment by below interesting because it was actually an infection control issue that brought this question up by staff as we have had more outpatients coming in with MRSA. As a result, some therapists are concerned about wearing that clothing home. I realize that is but a small piece of the outpatient population, but it is what triggered the question and not the therapists just wanting to wear something more comfortable. Mark Dwyer, PT, MHA Director of Rehabilitation Services Olathe Medical Center, Inc. 20333 West 151 Street Olathe KS 66061 mkdwyer@... (Work) markdwyer87@... (Personal) > > > > Almost everybody in our outpatient clinics wear scrubs. We all > feel comfortable wearing it. > > > > > > Scrubs in Outpatient > > > > I am curious if those of you with outpatient clinics have > therapists > > wearing scrubs in those facilities. Thank you ahead of time for > your > > feedback. > > > > Mark Dwyer, PT, MHA > > Director of Rehabilitation Services > > Olathe Medical Center, Inc. > > Olathe, Kansas > > markdwyer87@ comcast.net > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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