BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES - Universitatea de Medicină şi Farmacie

BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES - Universitatea de Medicină şi Farmacie BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES - Universitatea de Medicină şi Farmacie

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as individuals or maybe not knowing what's considered "professional." Either way, today's medical practice administrators and human resources managers must know where to draw the line so the group practice projects a competent, professional image. As students/physicians will encounter patients from diverse groups, their personal appearance becomes an important part in establishing rapport with each patient. Therefore, the therapeutic alliance must be secured before initial verbal interaction has occurred. Student/physicians should place the patient’s needs first even if this necessitates curtailing some aspects of one’s individual expression. Because of the responsibility to inspire confidence in our professionalism and high quality of care, physicians are expected to wear appropriate dress as defined herein; in a manner which reflects positively on the department, hospital and their profession. Each student/physician is expected to reflect the organization’s high standards through professional dress, grooming, conduct, language, and decorum. Standards for dress, grooming, and personal cleanliness contribute to the morale of all staff members and affect the image of the Medicine as a Practice. During business hours, student/physicians are expected to present an appearance and dress according to the requirements of their positions. Clothing worn to work should reflect professional status, provide for mechanical safety of student/physicians and patients, allow for full performance of all duties and provide easy identification of student/physicians. Dress codes for a job at a hospital, medical office or any other medical institution require conservative styles. The dress code is not simply a matter of professionalism, but also a matter of safety. Students/physicians come into contact with patients and medical equipment. They must be prepared for a number of situations, such as excessive bleeding, vomiting, chemical spills and other accidents. Appropriate dress for all medical personnel is as follows: Dress of medical students in routine class in the first two years could be informal. All medical students are required to wear a clean, short white coat. Hair (including facial hair) should be clean, neatly trimmed, and contained so that it does not come in contact with patients. Men’s beards are acceptable when neatly trimmed. Hair colored green, blue, pink, etc., is not acceptable 107

Anything that is exaggerated or overdone, whether it is jewelry, make-up, hairstyle, perfume, or clothing, is inappropriate. A minimum of jewelry such as wedding rings or class rings are acceptable, it must be small and simple. It cannot obstruct his or her work, and should be visible on the ear only (that means no facial jewelry such as nose, eyebrow, lip, etc., piercings). Multiple rings, i.e., one on each finger, are unacceptable. Earrings, necklaces, bracelets and other piercings may impede the employee's work or catch on a patient or equipment. Student/physicians are required to maintain a clean, odor-free personal hygiene. Strong-smelling perfume, aftershave, scented lotions, and cologne are not permitted, as some patients may be allergic. Button-down shirts should not be open below the second button (sterno-manubrial junction). Ties are required for men. Shoes should be polished, neat and clean, and always with closed toes. Do not wear sandals in patient care areas because dropped needles may pierce your feet. Student/physicians are required to maintain fingernails clean, wellmanicured, and moderate in length. Nail color will be in keeping with the professional image. Tattoos and other body art must be covered at all times while on duty. Clothing should fully cover the mid-back, lower-back, and stomach. Undergarments should not be visible. Bare legs, if applicable, must be neat and presentable. Women should wear professional blouses or sweaters. Low cut or clinging shirts, sweaters or blouses are inappropriate. Skirts should be at least three inches below the white coat and below the knee if no stockings are worn. Shorter skirts are acceptable with tights or stockings. No clam-digger or Capri pants, jeans, cargo pants or leggings without skirts. Minimize excessively bright, dark or creativelycolorful polish. Blue scrub suits are permitted in direct patient care areas and in the Operating Room In the Operating Room Women who wear scrub suits with a deep V-neck should wear the V-neck behind so as to prevent gapping in the front. 108

Anything that is exaggerated or overdone, whether it is jewelry,<br />

make-up, hairstyle, perfume, or clothing, is inappropriate. A minimum of<br />

jewelry such as wedding rings or class rings are acceptable, it must be<br />

small and simple. It cannot obstruct his or her work, and should be visible<br />

on the ear only (that means no facial jewelry such as nose, eyebrow, lip,<br />

etc., piercings). Multiple rings, i.e., one on each finger, are unacceptable.<br />

Earrings, necklaces, bracelets and other piercings may impe<strong>de</strong> the<br />

employee's work or catch on a patient or equipment.<br />

Stu<strong>de</strong>nt/physicians are required to maintain a clean, odor-free<br />

personal hygiene. Strong-smelling perfume, aftershave, scented lotions,<br />

and cologne are not permitted, as some patients may be allergic.<br />

Button-down shirts should not be open below the second button<br />

(sterno-manubrial junction). Ties are required for men.<br />

Shoes should be polished, neat and clean, and always with closed<br />

toes. Do not wear sandals in patient care areas because dropped needles<br />

may pierce your feet.<br />

Stu<strong>de</strong>nt/physicians are required to maintain fingernails clean, wellmanicured,<br />

and mo<strong>de</strong>rate in length. Nail color will be in keeping with the<br />

professional image.<br />

Tattoos and other body art must be covered at all times while on<br />

duty.<br />

Clothing should fully cover the mid-back, lower-back, and<br />

stomach. Un<strong>de</strong>rgarments should not be visible. Bare legs, if applicable,<br />

must be neat and presentable.<br />

Women should wear professional blouses or sweaters. Low cut or<br />

clinging shirts, sweaters or blouses are inappropriate.<br />

Skirts should be at least three inches below the white coat and<br />

below the knee if no stockings are worn. Shorter skirts are acceptable with<br />

tights or stockings. No clam-digger or Capri pants, jeans, cargo pants or<br />

leggings without skirts. Minimize excessively bright, dark or creativelycolorful<br />

polish.<br />

Blue scrub suits are permitted in direct patient care areas and in<br />

the Operating Room<br />

In the Operating Room<br />

Women who wear scrub suits with a <strong>de</strong>ep V-neck should wear the<br />

V-neck behind so as to prevent gapping in the front.<br />

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