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Dress and Personal Appearance Policy

Purpose: To provide the guiding principles for appropriate dress and grooming, supporting a professional healthcare environment and workplace.

General Hygiene:

Employees are expected to report to work clean and well-groomed; maintain clean hair and nails.
Jewelry is allowed if it does not interfere with work or infection prevention practices; excessive perfume/cologne discouraged.
Identification badge must be worn above the waist, clipped (no lanyards).

Clothing Standards:

Attire must be clean, wrinkle-free, and fit appropriately.
Acceptable attire: Business Professional, Business Casual, Harris Health Uniform, or Scrubs (as designated).
Undergarments must not be visible; midriffs should not be exposed.
Denim is allowed only on Fridays in non-patient care areas; never in patient care areas unless part of uniform.
Closed-toe shoes are required in patient care areas; flip-flops are prohibited at any location.

Departmental Guidelines:

Departments may set additional dress requirements with HR approval. References to job family specific dress requirements can be found in the policy.

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