Dress Code

Monday is General Orientation, please come to the conference rooms at Martin Medical Center dressed in business casual, closed toed shoes. Bring a sweater because the room is often cold. If you are a clinical associate you may wear professional dress or scrubs Tuesday through Friday. Professional dress is defined by:

1. GENERAL STANDARDS OF ACCEPTABLE ATTIRE FOR ALL CLINICAL WORK AREAS:

Associates, both clinical and clerical, will be expected to wear appropriate business attire consistent with standards generally accepted within similar business settings within the community. The type of clothing should be conservative, fit properly, be professional, clean and neat. Personal hygiene and good grooming is essential. Use of excessive jewelry, make-up, perfume is discouraged. Footwear must be conservative, supportive, low heeled and safe. Clinical associates must wear low, enclosed footwear. Clogs are permissible if the associate wears a sock covering the heel of the foot. Athletic type shoes are acceptable only if they have leather uppers, are in good condition and clean. No open toe shoes are allowed for clinical staff members.

Directors, managers and supervisors will be responsible for enforcing the dress code and have the authority to make any decisions regarding questionable attire and send the associate home if it is deemed that the attire is inappropriate for the work setting. Failure to comply with these standards may result in disciplinary action. Per MHS policy, no artificial nails are allowed for anyone working in clinical areas, or for anyone who has patient contact. Groomed hair and nails are expected of all personnel.