Kaleida Dress Code Policy:
This is the expected Dress Code (Scrubs or Business Casual):
Non-hospital scrubs: Can be worn on the floors, ED, or PICU
Hospital scrubs: To be worn on rotations when entering the OR – NICU rotation, anesthesia
Must be put on in the hospital and never worn outside of the hospital
Appropriate business attire if not wearing scrubs
Ties and white coats are not often worn by staff here
Ties can be a safety hazard – make sure to have a tie clip
The following items are not part of the Kaleida Health look and will not be worn while on duty:
Capris, shorts or skorts
Leggings, stirrup pants, sweatpants or pants made of spandex or lycra material
T-shirts/sweat shirts worn as outer-wear (unless approved by Kaleida Health on special occasions or during special events) Title: Standards of Appearance # HR.21 Page 5 of 6
Backless, strapless, spaghetti-string tops or dresses, miniskirts, sun dresses, halter tops, or tank tops
Revealing clothes such as low cut necklines, high slits in skirts, sheer, seethrough material or shirts that show midriffs
Dark glasses/sun glasses (except for documented medical reasons)
Low-rise pant (including scrub pants)
Isolation or patient gowns worn when not in use for patient care, including PPE work outside of procedure areas
Recreational attire, including sport outfits and exercise/jogging shorts (while on duty)
Head wear, including hats, sweatbands, and bandanas, except for religious headwear or for medical reasons or as provided as part of a uniform by Kaleida Health. Head Bands to hold back hair are acceptable.
No denim material of any color unless there is a departmental policy that outlines an exception.
When dress is found to be inappropriate, employee will be sent home, without pay, to change into appropriate attire. Failure to return within the appropriate time frame will result in an unexcused absence.