1. © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2008 Personal Appearance and Characteristics

2. © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2008 OBJECTIVES The student will: Demonstrate the standards of professional appearance as they apply to uniforms, clothing, shoes, nails, hair, jewelry and make-up. Create a characteristic profile of a healthcare worker. Recognize the implications of first impressions.

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4. © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2008 AN IMPRESSION As a worker in any health career, it’s important to present an appearance that inspires confidence and a positive self image.

5. © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2008 Do’s and Don’ts

6. © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2008 Uniform and Clothing The healthcare worker should follow the standards established by the place of employment, but should always be: Neat Well fitting Clean Appropriate Wrinkle free!

7. © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2008 Name Badge Most health care facilities require personnel to wear name badges and/or photo identification tags at all times.

8. © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2008 Shoes Shoes should fit well and provide good support to prevent fatigue. Shoe laces Tennis shoes Low heels Closed toe shoes Stockings/pantyhose

9. © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2008 PERSONAL HYGIENE Good personal hygiene is essential. Healthcare workers typically work in close contact with others. Body odor must be controlled.

10. © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2008Nails Nails should be kept short and clean. If finger nails are long or pointed, they can injure patients, transmit germs, and pathogens.

11. © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2008 Hair Hair should be neat and clean. It should be styled attractively and be easy to take care for. If the job requires close contact with patients, it should be kept pinned back and off the collar.

12. © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2008 Makeup The purpose of makeup is to create a natural appearance and to add to the attractiveness of the person. Excessive makeup should be avoided.

13. © Copyright, SC AHEC, 2008Jewelry Excessive jewelry could interfere with the patients care and detracts from the professional appearance of the health care worker. Jewelry are most likely not allowed because it can cause injury to the patient and transmits germs and pathogens. Hoops not allowed Eyebrow, nose, and tongue piercing not allowed & takes away from the professional appearance Watch, Wedding ring.Small earrings sometimes allowed

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