36C24420Q0558-029.pdf

DRESS CODE JUNE 2017

j) Protective Attire: Protective attire (shoe covers, masks, gloves, isolation gowns) will be worn only for their intended purpose and must remain in the patient care areas where they are used. Protective attire must be removed when off the units or walking through public areas.

k) Uniforms: Wearing of scrubs is restricted to employees in those occupations authorized in accordance with VHA Handbook 1850.4 and Appendix A therein. Waivers must be processed in accordance with VHA Handbook 1850.4.

1) Shirts: T-shirts with offensive words, advertisements, or images are prohibited.

Muscle shirts, T-shirts with sleeves tom or T-shirts tom are prohibited. Business casual, collared, or dress shirts are preferred.

m) Shoes: Shoes shall be neat, clean, safe, and compatible with the Medical Center environment and assigned duties. Flip-flops, thongs, slippers, stiletto heel, and house shoes are prohibited. Staff in patient care areas are prohibited from wearing open toe shoes. Enclosed shoes must be worn in all patient care areas.

n) Sun Glasses: Sunglasses shall not be worn inside the Medical Center

o) Tattoos: Tattoos or brands anywhere on the body that promote racism, discrimination, indecency, extremist or supremacist philosophies, lawlessness, violence, sexually explicit materials, are prohibited and must be covered.

p) Undergarments: Appropriate undergarments must be worn and employees will ensure that undergarments are not visible outside of or through clothing or uniforms. For clarification, this section does not apply to layering garments as camisoles, which may be visible in compliance with this agreement.

q) Unkempt: Any tom, frayed, ripped, dirty, soiled, or stained clothing or clothing with holes is prohibited.

V. EMPLOYEE COMPLIANCE

a) If an employee violates this policy, supervisors are required to engage in corrective action. If corrective action fails or if the violation(s) are blatant or continued in nature, the supervisor may apply appropriate standards of progressive discipline.

b) If the employee's failure to comply with this policy could cause, or causes a disruption in the work area or is offensive to a reasonable employee, or patient, the employee will be required to change into authorized attire. Employees required to leave the facility to change their clothing may request annual leave or leave without pay (L WOP) for their absence and the employee is expected to return to work after changing.