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Qualities of a Healthcare Worker

--- Name 3 characteristics of “Personal Appearance” that every healthcare worker should display

--- Name 3 characteristics of “Good Health” that promotes a healthy lifestyle

--- Name 3 characteristics of “Professional Appearance” that every healthcare worker should display


--- Must present appearance that inspires confidence and a positive self-image

--- Rules for appearance may vary by employer

--- Research has shown that many persons will form an impression of someone within 20 seconds to 4 minutes based on appearance only


--- Healthcare involves promoting health and preventing disease

--- Every healthcare worker should present healthy appearance

--- Diet

--- First factor in good health--- Eat well-balanced meals with nutritious foods

--- Provides body with materials for optimum health


--- Rest

--- Second factor of good health

--- Strong need for adequate rest and sleep

--- Provides the energy and ability to deal with stress

--- The amount of sleep required varies from individual to individual


--- Exercise

--- Maintains circulation, improves muscle tone and aids in weight control

--- Enhances mental attitude

--- Reduces risk of coronary heart disease and osteoporosis

--- Contributes to more restful sleep



--- Good Posture

--- Prevents fatigue and puts less stress on muscles

--- Stand straight with stomach muscles pulled in, shoulders relaxed, and weight balanced equally on both feet


--- Avoidance of tobacco

--- Use of tobacco seriouslyaffects good health--- Tobacco affects function of heart, circulatory

system, lungs, and digestive system--- Smoke is offensive to many individuals--- All healthcare facilities are smoke-free

environments


--- Avoidance of alcohol and drugs

--- Alcohol and drugs also affect good health--- Impairs mental function--- Decreases ability to make decisions--- Affects many body systems--- Use of substances can result in loss of a

job--- Avoiding use prevents damage to body

systems


--- Uniform Considerations--- Required in some health occupations--- Neat, well-fitting, clean, and wrinkle-free --- Choose undergarments that will not show--- Avoid extreme styles--- Follow standards established by place

of employment


Appropriate or not??


--- Clothing (Street)

--- Regular clothing worn in place of uniform in some careers

--- Must be clean, neat, and in good repair

--- Style should allow for freedom of body movement


But not too much movement or freedom


In some jobs, you may be able to wear business casual attire:


In other administrative or managerial positions you may be required to wear more formal business wear:


--- Name Badge

--- Most facilities require personnel to wear aname badge and/or photo identification tag

--- Photo identification may be required to gain access into the building or into certain areas of the facility

--- Badge will state name, title, and department you work in


--- Shoes

--- White shoes frequently required

--- Avoid sandals or open-toe shoes unless they are standard dress

--- Clean your shoes frequently and clean or replace shoelaces frequently

--- Wear white socks with white pants uniform


--- Personal Hygiene

--- Health workers are in close contact with others constantly

--- Control body odor--- Daily bath or shower--- Use deodorant and/or antiperspirant--- Good oral hygiene--- Clean undergarments


--- Personal Hygiene

--- Avoid strong odors that can be offensive--- Avoid tobacco use--- Avoid perfumes, scented hairsprays,

aftershave lotions--- Avoid certain scents as they can cause

allergic reactions in some individuals


--- Nails

--- Keep short, clean, and natural

--- Many healthcare facilities prohibit the use of artificial nails

--- Why??


--- Nails

--- Long nails also can puncture or tear gloves--- Long, pointed nails can cause injury to

patients--- Germs can be transmitted when dirt collects

under long nails and artificial nails


--- Nails

--- Avoid colored polishes

--- Colored polishes can conceal dirt that collects under nails

--- Polish can chip from handwashing and germs can collect on nails

--- A flash of colors can bother an ill person


--- Hair

--- Keep hair clean and neat

--- Keep it styled attractively and easy to care for

--- Avoid fancy or extreme styles, hair ornaments, and/or unnatural hair colors


--- Hair

--- Keep it pinned back and kept off collar

--- Keeps your hair from touching patient

--- Prevents hair from falling on tray or equipment

--- Helps avoid blocking your vision during a procedure


--- Jewelry

--- Avoid dangling earrings or large hoops

--- Body jewelry such as nose, eyebrow, or tongue-piercing jewelry detracts from a professional appearance and is prohibited in many healthcare facilities

--- Limit your jewelry even when a uniform is not required


--- Makeup

--- Avoid excessive makeup

--- Should create a natural appearance and add to attractiveness


--- Tattoos

--- Tattoos that are visible and/or offensive detract from a professional appearance

--- Prohibited in many healthcare facilities

--- Learn and follow the policies established by your place of employment


What do you think about this?


--- Find out rules or standards established by agency

--- Abide by the rules

--- Maintain a neat, clean, professional appearance

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