Title: Dress Code Procedure DESCRIPTION/OVERVIEW This ...

jobs may demand this type of apparel (maintenance, laboratory, etc.). Fadedjeans, acid washed jeans, athletic attire or bib overalls are not appropriate foranyone.1.9.4. Sweatshirts or T-shirts with logos.1.9.5. Tank or tube tops, halter tops, tops with spaghetti straps, strapless tops or dresses.1.9.6. Any tight, low cut or sheer clothing or any attire that exposes skin between the topand bottom layer of clothing.1.9.7. Skirt/dress length and/or tops of slits cannot be shorter than half way betweenthe top of the knee and mid-thigh.1.9.8. Flip flop sandals.1.9.9. Headwear, unless an employee works outside, is required for safety, is required formedical reasons or is associated with religious beliefs.2. For positions involving direct patient care:2.1. Footwear should be safe, supportive, clean and non-noise producing; no open-toe shoes.2.2. Artificial nails are prohibited; natural nails must be kept short (no longer than ¼ inchbeyond the fingertip) and clean.2.3. Preferable attire for mid-levels includes a white lab coat provided by the Cancer Center.2.4. Clinical staff, such as RNs, MAs, surgical technicians must wear scrubs.3. For clerical or business positions not involving direct patient contact:3.1. Business casual dress is appropriate for clerical and business employees. For men, thisincludes pants and long or short sleeve dress shirt, collared knit (Polo) or sport shirt.For women, this includes dresses, skirts (see 1.9.7.), slacks and blouses or sweaters.Hosiery may be optional, as determined by the manager and based upon the degree ofcontact with the public.3.2. In areas where nail polish can be worn, it must be in neat condition and businessappropriate in color and design.4. For positions involving research lab work:4.1. It is the responsibility of the Associate Director, Basic Research to establish appropriatedress standards for the personnel assigned to UNMCC research laboratories.These standards will be in accordance with all applicable hygiene and safetyrequirements.5. Uniforms5.1. Certain areas may require specified uniforms (insignia shirts, smocks, lab coats, scrubs,etc.). Employees are encouraged to discuss this with their supervisor.5.2. If uniforms are required and furnished by UNMCC, employees will be required to weartheir uniforms on the job and assume full responsibility for their cleanliness andmaintenance. Items will be replaced based on normal wear and tear.6. Identification - the employee identification badge must be displaced above the waist line atall times while on duty. Extraneous pins or decals are not to be placed on the front of thebadge. Neither the employee name nor the employee photo on the badge is to be obscured.7. Exceptions:7.1. If the temperature cannot be controlled due to HVAC equipment malfunction, employeesmay be allowed to temporarily wear jackets, blazers, sweaters or other items, providedthe overall appearance of the team presents an acceptable image as determined solely byclinic or department manager. Name tags must always be visible.7.2. Any other exception, such as religious or faith-related clothing, or when an individualmust wear prescribed clothing as a result of an ADA disability, is at the sole judgment ofTitle: Dress CodeOwner: Clinical Operations DirectorEffective Date: 3/27/09Page 2 of 3