Applies to: All Employees
Florida Eye Consultants is judged on how we present our ourselves. Therefore it is imperative that all employees maintain a neat and professional appearance.
5.17. Employee Dress and Personal Appearance
You are expected to report to work well groomed, clean, and dressed according to the requirements of your position. Staff are required to wear the proper attire as required as follows:
Dress Down Fridays
All employees are required to present themselves in a high degree of personal cleanliness for the benefit of patients and fellow employees. Hair must be kept clean. Hair should be worn in a style that does not hinder patient care. No extreme styles are allowed. The health and safety of the employee and the patient is of the utmost importance.
Grooming
All employees are required to practice good hygiene (including bathing, oral hygiene, and use of deodorant or anti-perspirant) and present themselves in a high degree of personal cleanliness for the benefit of the patients and fellow employees.
Hair
Hair must be kept clean, and neatly trimmed or arranged. Hair should be worn in a style that does not hinder patient care or present an unprofessional appearance. No extreme styles or hair colors are allowed. For men, the hair should not extend beyond or cover the shirt collar. Sideburns, mustaches and beards should be neatly trimmed. The health and safety of the employee and the patient is of the utmost importance.
Nails
Hands and nails should be clean and conservatively manicured. Clinical staff must keep nails trimmed and without sharp edges for the safety of the patients.
Makeup
Employees may wear light make-up. Makeup must be kept professional and conservative.
Jewelry, body piercings and tattoos
Employees may wear conservative jewelry (ex. Conservative earrings, necklaces, and bracelets that do not dangle and are not a deterrent to patient care or the workplace). Visible body piercings other than small ears or nose piercings are not allowed. Tattoos must be covered up entirely.
If you report to work dressed or groomed inappropriately, you may be prevented from working until you return to work well-groomed and wear the proper attire.
Florida Eye Consultants is judged on how we present our ourselves. Therefore it is imperative that all employees maintain a neat and professional appearance.
5.17. Employee Dress and Personal Appearance
You are expected to report to work well groomed, clean, and dressed according to the requirements of your position. Staff are required to wear the proper attire as required as follows:
- Clinical Staff (technicians and assistants only) will be provided two new sets of scrubs upon hire. Tennis shoes must be worn and shirts under scrubs must be white or blue matching the royal blue scrub.
- Office staff - employees must always present themselves in a fashion which brings credit to themselves and the practice. No extreme fashions will be allowed. T-shirts or tank tops are not permitted at any time. Jeans or denim, of any color or style, is not permitted for either sex at any time while on duty (exceptions may be made for employees who are moving or installing equipment or on specific days approved by the practice).
- Female employees may wear pants that are traditional in style and do not detract from the professional atmosphere of the practice. Skorts or shorts are not permitted. Skirts must be of modest length and not be more than 2" above the knee while in a standing position. Blouses, shirts or dresses cannot show cleavage.
- Male employees are required to wear appropriate business attire. Professional dress slacks and business shirts are appropriate.
- Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times. No tennis shoes may be worn or sandals with a slit between the toe.
- Female employees may wear pants that are traditional in style and do not detract from the professional atmosphere of the practice. Skorts or shorts are not permitted. Skirts must be of modest length and not be more than 2" above the knee while in a standing position. Blouses, shirts or dresses cannot show cleavage.
Dress Down Fridays
- Clinic Staff – May wear ANY color of scrubs on Fridays. They MUST be the same color, (top and bottom solid color, no prints please). You may wear colored tennis shoes as long as they are work appropriate. All other dress code rules apply.
- Office Staff – You may wear work appropriate casual business attire however, Collared polo shirts are acceptable, however, NO jeans, yoga pants, t-shirts, tank tops, shorts, short skirts or sandals with slits between the toes.
All employees are required to present themselves in a high degree of personal cleanliness for the benefit of patients and fellow employees. Hair must be kept clean. Hair should be worn in a style that does not hinder patient care. No extreme styles are allowed. The health and safety of the employee and the patient is of the utmost importance.
Grooming
All employees are required to practice good hygiene (including bathing, oral hygiene, and use of deodorant or anti-perspirant) and present themselves in a high degree of personal cleanliness for the benefit of the patients and fellow employees.
Hair
Hair must be kept clean, and neatly trimmed or arranged. Hair should be worn in a style that does not hinder patient care or present an unprofessional appearance. No extreme styles or hair colors are allowed. For men, the hair should not extend beyond or cover the shirt collar. Sideburns, mustaches and beards should be neatly trimmed. The health and safety of the employee and the patient is of the utmost importance.
Nails
Hands and nails should be clean and conservatively manicured. Clinical staff must keep nails trimmed and without sharp edges for the safety of the patients.
Makeup
Employees may wear light make-up. Makeup must be kept professional and conservative.
Jewelry, body piercings and tattoos
Employees may wear conservative jewelry (ex. Conservative earrings, necklaces, and bracelets that do not dangle and are not a deterrent to patient care or the workplace). Visible body piercings other than small ears or nose piercings are not allowed. Tattoos must be covered up entirely.
If you report to work dressed or groomed inappropriately, you may be prevented from working until you return to work well-groomed and wear the proper attire.