Appearance

  • Appropriate dress ensures that the facility remains in compliance with issues such as infection
    control, safety and security, disparity and professionalism.
  • All participants are required to wear close-toed shoes. Socks, tights or hose are to be worn with all
    shoes.
  • Present a clean, neat, professional appearance.
    ◦ Sleeveless tops or dresses may be worn if covered by a sweater or jacket.
    ◦ Leggings are acceptable if worn with a long jacket, sweater or top.
    ◦ Hair must be neat, clean and well-groomed. Facial hair should be neatly trimmed. Long hair
    must be tied back.
    ◦ Hats and/or head coverings are acceptable only when required for the job, while undergoing
    chemotherapy or required for religious observation.
    ◦ Jewelry must be professional and kept to a minimum.
    ◦ No pierced jewelry, except earrings, may be shown.
    ◦ No more than 1-2 tattoos may be visible.
  • You may be asked to wear protective clothing if necessary for the safety of the patient or participant
    (surgical scrubs, personal protective equipment, etc.).
  • If you arrive wearing clothing that Floyd Valley staff deems inappropriate, you will be asked to wear a lab coat or be dismissed to change clothes.

What NOT to Wear

  • Sweatshirts, T-shirts, tank tops, halter-tops, open back or spaghetti strap tops or bare midriffs.
  • Any clothing with graphics, designs or offensive words.
  • Jeans, shorts, walking shorts, mini-skirts or stretch/yoga/swishy/athletic pants.
  • Overpowering perfumes, colognes or scented lotion.
  • Excessively tight, revealing or baggy clothes.
  • Excessive makeup.