Dress Code

Dress Code

When working as an Office Administrator in Health Services there is a clear dress code. Regardless if you are working in a doctor’s office, a clinic or a hospital the proper work dress is usually scrubs or proper business attire. I think this is great your dress is always neat, comfortable, and work environment ready. You don’t have to worry about dangly earrings, other hanging jewelry, and baggy clothing to get in the way when you are faced with a busy day at work. According to Halton Healthcare they say “All Healthcare Services employees, volunteers and physicians will maintain a professional, well groomed appearance at work. Clothing and grooming of all personnel should contribute to a positive impression of the Hospital while maintaining safety standards and adhering to the following principles.

• Dress to prevent the spread of infection to others
• Incorporate occupational health and safety recommendations for appropriate attire while in the Hospital clinic setting
• Dress in such a way that work can be completed efficiently
• Dress appropriate to the clinical work situation while recognizing cultural norms and religious requirements
• Dress to portray a competent professional image through workplace attire

The manager/supervisor will discuss the uniform and dress code policy with new employees at the time of hire” [1].

Photo of OAHS in their office attire.

Image retrieved from www.google.ca (2016-18)

Most Hospitals, Doctor’s Office’s, and Clinics will have a dress code for you to follow by. Dressing properly as an Office Administrator in Health Services shows that you respect your position and workplace.

What dress code do you think you will have to follow at your place of work?

• Scubs
• Business Office
• Business Casual

References

1. Halton Healthcare, Uniform & Dress Code Policy, (2015). Retrieved from: https://www.haltonhealthcare.on.ca/student-placement/miscellaneous/uniform-and-dress-code-policy.html

2. Image retrieved from https://www.google.ca/search?q=office+administrator+Medical+dress+code+pictures&rlz=1C1CHBF_enCA807CA807&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwipyezh3OjdAhWm64MKHQx2AqQQ7Al6BAgFEA0&biw=1366&bih=657#imgrc=8m0CSE17Z3LbLM:

[1] Halton Healthcare, Uniform & Dress Code Policy, (2015), wwwhaltonhealthcare.on.ca