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Shoes and Footwear<br />
Conservative athletic or walking shoes, oxfords, loafers, clogs, boots, flats, dress heels, and<br />
leather deck-type shoes are acceptable for the program and shall be clean and in good<br />
condition. Flashy athletic shoes, thongs, flip-flops, slippers, platforms, work boots, hiking boots,<br />
and any non-dress shoe with an open toe are not acceptable in the program. Shoes made <strong>of</strong><br />
canvas are also not acceptable. Closed toe and closed heel shoes are required in laboratories.<br />
Socks/hosiery shall be worn at experiential sites.<br />
Hats and Head Covering<br />
Hats, caps, and other head gear may not be worn in the building halls aforementioned during<br />
the hours that the dress code is in effect. Only headgear worn for bona fide religious purposes<br />
or to honor cultural tradition is permissible.<br />
General Personal Care Standards<br />
Adequate precautions shall be taken to maintain good personal hygiene. These precautions<br />
include regular bathing, use <strong>of</strong> deodorants and regular dental hygiene.<br />
Hair maintenance<br />
Hair shall be neatly groomed and clean, styled <strong>of</strong>f the face and out <strong>of</strong> the eyes. If close contact<br />
with patients occurs (e.g. physical assessment procedures); hair longer than shoulder length<br />
shall be secured. Hair may not be dyed any unnatural hair colors. Spiked hair, including but not<br />
limited to faux hawks and Mohawks, is not allowed.<br />
Women: Hair ornaments shall be moderate and in good taste.<br />
Men: Plats, braids, cornrows, and twists are considered unacceptable. Beards and mustaches<br />
shall be clean and well groomed.<br />
Cologne, perfume or aftershave<br />
The use <strong>of</strong> cologne, perfumes, body sprays, scented body lotions or aftershave shall be used<br />
with restraint. It is not recommended in the patient care setting due to patient allergies and<br />
sensitivities.<br />
Cosmetics<br />
Cosmetics shall be applied in good taste and moderation.<br />
Skin<br />
No tattoos or body piercings are allowed to be visible (other than earrings).<br />
Nail maintenance<br />
Nails shall be well groomed, manicured and <strong>of</strong> short to medium length that will not interfere<br />
with the duties <strong>of</strong> a pharmacist (e.g., dispensing prescriptions, compounding in the laboratory,<br />
making IVs, to facilitate patient care activities).<br />
Jewelry<br />
Jewelry and accessories shall be non-distracting and in good taste, with limited visible body<br />
piercing. Gauges or stretchers are not appropriate. Males are not permitted to wear earrings.<br />
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