Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 20, 2026
09:54
Safety Precautions and Operating Procedures in an (A)BSL-4 Laboratory: 1. Biosafety Level 4 Suit Laboratory Suite Entry and Exit Procedures
Published on: October 3, 2016
The emperor's new clothes: workwear and uniforms guidelines undressed
Geraint Williams1, Neil Jarvis
1Trauma and Orthopaedics, Mid Chishire NHS Trusts, Leighton Hospital, Crewe, Cheshire, UK.
British Journal of Hospital Medicine (London, England : 2005)
|August 18, 2009
Summary
This study explores patient and physician views on clinical attire, evaluating current Department of Health workwear policies. It identifies inconsistencies and predicts future trends in healthcare dress codes.
Area of Science:
- Medical Sociology
- Healthcare Policy
- Clinical Practice
Background:
- Professional appearance is crucial in healthcare settings.
- Existing guidelines on clinical attire may lack clear evidence.
- Patient and physician perspectives on appropriate dress are diverse.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize patient and physician opinions on appropriate clinical attire.
- To evaluate the Department of Health's workwear and uniforms policy.
- To identify evidence and inconsistencies within current guidelines and predict future trends.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing policies and evidence.
- Analysis of patient and physician surveys/feedback (implied).
- Trend analysis for future predictions.
Main Results:
- Significant variation exists in perceptions of appropriate clinical attire.
- The Department of Health policy may contain inconsistencies or lack robust supporting evidence.
- Future trends may lean towards more standardized or perhaps more relaxed dress codes.
Conclusions:
- There is a need for evidence-based guidelines on clinical attire.
- Policies should consider both patient and physician perspectives.
- Anticipating future trends is essential for policy development.
Related Concept Videos
01:10PPE Use in Healthcare Settings II: Doffing
The sequence of removing or doffing PPE starts with the gloves, as they are the most contaminated. Next is removal of the face shield or goggles, as they would interfere with removing other PPE. Then remove the gown, followed by the mask or respirator. Perform hand hygiene between steps if hands become contaminated and immediately after removing all PPE. Generally, the outside front and sleeves of the isolation gown, the goggles or the mask, the respirator, and the face shield are contaminated.
01:22PPE Use in Healthcare Settings I: Donning
Donning PPE must be completed before contact with the patient. This process protects from infectious agents. The sequence and action included in each donning are critical, and the steps must be systematic to avoid exposure to pathogens. The institutional policy also needs to be followed while donning PPE. The pre-donning preparations are gathering equipment, inspecting the PPE equipment for tears, holes, or damage, removing jewelry, removing any garments below the elbows, and tying the hair...
01:20Personal Protective Equipment
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is unique clothing or equipment worn by an employee to minimize or prevent exposure to infectious agents. PPE creates a barrier between the employee and the infectious materials. PPE must be readily available in the patient care area. PPE includes gloves, gowns and aprons, masks and respirators, goggles, face shields, shoes, and headcovers:
01:28Survey Safety
Surveying near highways, rough terrain, or power lines involves significant risks. Working along highways is particularly dangerous and requires the use of warning signs and flagmen. It is safest to avoid working directly on roads and use offsets whenever possible. When highway work is unavoidable, it must follow all safety guidelines. Surveyors should wear bright clothing, such as orange reflective vests, to ensure visibility to motorists, coworkers, and hunters. In construction zones, wearing...
01:22Work
Work is done when energy is transferred from one object to another. In other words, work is when a force acts on something that undergoes a displacement from one position to another. Forces can vary as a function of position, and displacements can be along various paths between two points. The increment of work (dW) done by a force acting through an infinitesimal displacement can be defined as the dot product of force () and displacement () vectors.
The dot product can be expressed in terms of...
The dot product can be expressed in terms of...
01:14Work
Work is a fundamental concept of mechanical engineering and has many applications. Understanding how work is calculated and the different types of work can help us better understand physical processes and provide insights into complex problems.
Work is defined as the result of a force acting on an object, causing it to move along the line of action of force. It is also defined as the process of transferring energy through the application of force on an object, resulting in its displacement.
Work is defined as the result of a force acting on an object, causing it to move along the line of action of force. It is also defined as the process of transferring energy through the application of force on an object, resulting in its displacement.