Jeans, skirts, make-up, ‘funky’ hairstyles banned for Haryana govt hospital workers

By PTI

CHANDIGARH: Makeup, “funky hairstyles”, and lengthy nails are out for medical and different workers at Haryana authorities hospitals, and so are T-shirts, denim attire and skirts, because the state goes to implement a costume code for healthcare professionals.

Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij stated on Friday the costume code being ready by the state authorities is within the ultimate levels.

The costume code have to be adhered to by the on-duty workers 24 hours a day, together with on weekends, evenings and night time shifts, he stated, asserting the erring staff can be marked absent for the day.

The minister stated a hospital requires its staff to comply with sure conduct, and a costume code is an integral part which provides the organisation a “professional touch”.

“Funky hairstyles, heavy jewellery, accessories, makeup, long nails during working hours are unacceptable, especially in the healthcare centres,” stated the minister, a BJP chief.

He stated denims of any color, denim skirts and denim attire usually are not thought of skilled attire and, subsequently, won’t be permitted.

The staff must put on a reputation badge declaring their designation.

“Sweatshirts, sweatsuits, and shorts are not permitted. Slacks, dresses, skirts and palazzos shall not be permitted too. T-shirts, stretch T-shirts, stretch pants, fitting pants, leather pants, capris, sweatpants, tank tops, see-through dresses or tops, crop tops, off-shoulder dresses, sneakers, slippers etc will not be permitted. Similarly, footwear must be black, clean, comfortable and free from funky designs,” the minister added.

The objective of the costume code coverage, Vij stated, is to keep up self-discipline, uniformity and equality among the many workers in authorities healthcare centres.

“A well-followed dress code policy in a hospital not only gives an employee his professional image but also presents an elegant image of an organisation among the public,” he stated.

All hospital workers working in scientific roles (medics and paramedics), cleanliness and sanitation, safety, transport, technical, kitchen, subject and different departments must be in a correct uniform throughout their working hours, the minister stated.

Employees taking care of non-clinical administrative work in hospitals shall put on solely formals, stated Vij.

“Every employee is expected to wear a neat, clean dress and practice good hygiene. Hair must be clean, well-groomed and neat. Men’s hair should be no longer than collar length and should not interfere with the patient’s care,” he stated.

“Unusual hairstyles and unconventional haircuts are not permitted. Nails must be clean, trimmed and well-manicured,” the minister harassed.

Black pants with a white shirt together with a reputation tag shall be worn by trainees, aside from the nursing cadre, he added.

“When you go to a private hospital, not a single employee is seen without a uniform, while in a government hospital, it is difficult to differentiate between a patient and an employee,” he stated, including the costume code will enhance the functioning of the hospitals within the state.

Government medical doctors and different workers largely welcomed the federal government’s transfer of bringing costume code in well being establishments.

The Haryana Civil Medical Services Association, Ambala, on Saturday welcomed the choice, with its state president Rajesh Khayalia saying the costume code will give knowledgeable look to the hospital workers.

A physician on the civil hospital in Ambala City stated on the situation of anonymity that the well being division ought to give not less than three pairs of attire to the workers.

There must be separate altering rooms for medical doctors and paramedical workers on the hospital premises, the physician stated.

He additionally stated the workers must be allowed to vary their garments on the hospital after they arrive and put their very own costume again on after obligation hours.

In Hisar, the multipurpose well being staff of Haryana additionally welcomed the announcement.

But the Nursing Welfare Association state president Vineeta stated the federal government ought to have sought the opinion of the affiliation earlier than implementing the costume code.

She stated the costume code must be enforced on administrative officers additionally.

CHANDIGARH: Makeup, “funky hairstyles”, and lengthy nails are out for medical and different workers at Haryana authorities hospitals, and so are T-shirts, denim attire and skirts, because the state goes to implement a costume code for healthcare professionals.

Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij stated on Friday the costume code being ready by the state authorities is within the ultimate levels.

The costume code have to be adhered to by the on-duty workers 24 hours a day, together with on weekends, evenings and night time shifts, he stated, asserting the erring staff can be marked absent for the day.

The minister stated a hospital requires its staff to comply with sure conduct, and a costume code is an integral part which provides the organisation a “professional touch”.

“Funky hairstyles, heavy jewellery, accessories, makeup, long nails during working hours are unacceptable, especially in the healthcare centres,” stated the minister, a BJP chief.

He stated denims of any color, denim skirts and denim attire usually are not thought of skilled attire and, subsequently, won’t be permitted.

The staff must put on a reputation badge declaring their designation.

“Sweatshirts, sweatsuits, and shorts are not permitted. Slacks, dresses, skirts and palazzos shall not be permitted too. T-shirts, stretch T-shirts, stretch pants, fitting pants, leather pants, capris, sweatpants, tank tops, see-through dresses or tops, crop tops, off-shoulder dresses, sneakers, slippers etc will not be permitted. Similarly, footwear must be black, clean, comfortable and free from funky designs,” the minister added.

The objective of the costume code coverage, Vij stated, is to keep up self-discipline, uniformity and equality among the many workers in authorities healthcare centres.

“A well-followed dress code policy in a hospital not only gives an employee his professional image but also presents an elegant image of an organisation among the public,” he stated.

All hospital workers working in scientific roles (medics and paramedics), cleanliness and sanitation, safety, transport, technical, kitchen, subject and different departments must be in a correct uniform throughout their working hours, the minister stated.

Employees taking care of non-clinical administrative work in hospitals shall put on solely formals, stated Vij.

“Every employee is expected to wear a neat, clean dress and practice good hygiene. Hair must be clean, well-groomed and neat. Men’s hair should be no longer than collar length and should not interfere with the patient’s care,” he stated.

“Unusual hairstyles and unconventional haircuts are not permitted. Nails must be clean, trimmed and well-manicured,” the minister harassed.

Black pants with a white shirt together with a reputation tag shall be worn by trainees, aside from the nursing cadre, he added.

“When you go to a private hospital, not a single employee is seen without a uniform, while in a government hospital, it is difficult to differentiate between a patient and an employee,” he stated, including the costume code will enhance the functioning of the hospitals within the state.

Government medical doctors and different workers largely welcomed the federal government’s transfer of bringing costume code in well being establishments.

The Haryana Civil Medical Services Association, Ambala, on Saturday welcomed the choice, with its state president Rajesh Khayalia saying the costume code will give knowledgeable look to the hospital workers.

A physician on the civil hospital in Ambala City stated on the situation of anonymity that the well being division ought to give not less than three pairs of attire to the workers.

There must be separate altering rooms for medical doctors and paramedical workers on the hospital premises, the physician stated.

He additionally stated the workers must be allowed to vary their garments on the hospital after they arrive and put their very own costume again on after obligation hours.

In Hisar, the multipurpose well being staff of Haryana additionally welcomed the announcement.

But the Nursing Welfare Association state president Vineeta stated the federal government ought to have sought the opinion of the affiliation earlier than implementing the costume code.

She stated the costume code must be enforced on administrative officers additionally.