Employee Standard Operating Procedures

Section 3 Developed -

Effective - 04/01/90

Revised - 06/09/08

Policy 3.7.2 Ob/Gyn Author - Ob/Gyn

Dress Code Policy (Ob/Gyn Only) Chairman’s Office

Dress Code Policy (Ob/Gyn Only)

Audience This policy applies to all Ob/Gyn Employees, in all divisions, in all buildings.

Purpose The image of UTMB is reflected in the appearance of its employees on the job. It is the responsibility of each employee to maintain a positive appearance that enhances the image of UTMB to the community and the public at large.

Policy Faculty and staff working for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology will dress appropriately for working in a business serving the public. This policy will apply to normal business hours.

Note

· First occurrence of non-compliance:
Administrator/Assistant Administrator will notify the appropriate supervisor when an employee is out of dress code compliance.

· Second occurrence of non-compliance:
The employee will be sent home to change using accrued time and is expected to return at a reasonable amount of time the same day. This time will be considered unscheduled leave.

· Additional occurrences of non-compliance:
The employee will be sent home to change using accrued time and is expected to return at a reasonable amount of time the same day. This time will be considered unscheduled leave.

· These occurrences will be noted as a job performance issue at time of evaluation.

· Chairman/Administrator will notify faculty when they are out of dress code compliance.

Acceptable

Unacceptable

· Suits-jacket with pants, jacket with skirt, jacket with dress

· Blouse with skirt or pants

· Blue jean denim pants (Fridays ONLY)

· Polo style shirt with slacks or skirt

· If opened toe shoes are worn, they must be appropriate for a professional setting

· Dockers, khaki pants – neatly pressed

· Shorts

· Capri’s (more than 3” above the ankle)

· Dungarees/overalls

· Cut-offs

· T-Shirts with inappropriate logos (advertisements of alcohol, cigarettes, drugs and risqué pictures/slogans)

· Crop tops/tank tops/tube tops

· Thong shoes

· Clothing that does not fit well

· Bare midriffs/halters

· Cocktail dresses/evening dresses

· Skirt lengths that do not reflect good business taste and do not cover your thighs when seated

· Jogging suits

· Sweat pants/sweat shirts/hoodies

· Tennis shoes

· Provocative clothing

· Scrub or scrub-type pants worn by non-clinical staff

When in doubt, be conservative.

Extremes in fad or fashion that may be acceptable for social events or for recreational activities may not be acceptable in the workplace.

All jewelry should be kept to a minimum displaying conservative style. Jewelry worn in a pierced fashion on any part of the body other than the ears is unacceptable.

Undergarments appropriate to the article of clothing, including bras, and other undergarments are to be worn.

All employees will practice a degree of personal hygiene, which results in a clean, neat appearance and will comply with infection control standards for UTMB hospitals, and with the highest of social standards. Male employees should keep mustaches and beards clean and trimmed. Perfume, cologne, or after-shave must be worn sparingly as some employees are allergic to certain chemicals.

Lab and clinical employees, with the appropriate research and clinical titles, may have different criteria for professional dress. For example; tennis shoes, clogs, and scrubs would be appropriate in their role.

No dress code can cover all contingencies so employees must exert a certain amount of judgment in their choice of clothing to wear to work.

Last modified 07/21/2008