APPENDIX A - Cone Health Dress Code

Clothing

Clothing Continued

Jewelry and Piercings

• Clothing must be clean, neat, and pressed.
• White t-shirts are considered undergarments and cannot be worn as outerwear.
• Clothing should not reveal a bare torso, which includes cleavage.
• Pant styles must extend below the knee and be of a professional nature. No shorts or skorts are permitted. Leggings may be worn in place of hosiery and are not considered to be a professional pant style.
• Dresses and skirts must be of professional nature and no shorter than 2 inches above the knee.
• Professional sleeveless tops and dresses may be worn, provided that the straps are at least 2 inches wide.
• Insignias on shirts or other clothing must be approved by a Cone Health Marketing vendor. Manufacturer brand emblems or logos should be smaller than a quarter.
• Appropriate undergarments must be worn at all times and should not be visible.
• Outerwear such as sweatshirts, and wind breakers should be removed after arrival and while performing job duties.

• Fleece jackets are acceptable in non-patient care areas.

• Hats or other head coverings are acceptable as a required part of a uniform for safety, for religious and/or cultural reasons, or when related to a specific medical condition

Shoes

• Shoes must be neat and clean.
• Flip-flops are not allowed.

Hair

• Hair, including facial hair must be well trimmed, well groomed, clean, business-like in appearance and not obstruct vision or interfere with job performance.

Nails

• Nails must be neat and clean, and if polished, the polish must be neat and unchipped.
• Nail length may not extend over 1/2 inch beyond fingertips.

• Jewelry and accessories may not interfere with job performance or safety.

• Multiple earrings per ear are allowed, and earrings may not be greater than 1^1/2 inch in diameter or length. Open gauges are not permitted. No gauges greater than ½ inch in diameter are permitted.
• Nose piercings are permitted but must have a retainer in place of jewelry.
• Tongue/dental or visible body piercing jewelry are not permitted.

Clothing

Shoes/ Hair/ Nails

Jewelry and Piercings

• Embroidery of the team member’s name and Cone Health department is allowed on the left chest area of a uniform or lab coat and must be unadorned. Embroidery cannot be larger than the size of the Cone Health identification badge.
• Tops with sleeves are required.
• A solid/single-color knit or cotton shirt can be worn under a colored uniform top. Not allowed: neon colors, patterns, prints, logos, and stripes.
• Fleece and sweatshirt materials are not appropriate while performing direct patient care.
• Lab coats worn as personal protective equipment (PPE) in areas such as the laboratory, should meet the American Society of Testing and Materials requirements. Lab Coats used as PPE must be removed when leaving the clinical work area and should not be worn in public areas.
• See CONE HEALTH DESIGNATED UNIFORM COLORS below for designated uniform colors for specific roles. Departments/sites not listed below should refer to department guidelines for specific uniform requirements.
• Stethoscope covers are not permitted.

Shoes

• Safety is the primary factor when selecting footwear for work. For this reason, shoes must be closed-toe. Socks are to be worn with approved/professional style shoes. Croc-style shoes with holes are not permitted.
• Open-heel shoes are allowed.

Hair

• Hair must be pulled back if shoulder length or longer.

Nails

• Employees must keep natural nail tips less than 1/4 inch long, without nail enamel or polish (see the Cone Health Hand Hygiene Policy).
• Artificial nails are not allowed.Artificial nails are defined as substances or devices applied to the natural nail to augment or enhance the wearer’s own nail. This includes but is not limited to acrylic nails, gel nails, tips, bonding, wrappings, and tape (see the Cone Health Hand Hygiene Policy).

• Minimal jewelry may be worn and must be considered safe based on the employee’s work area and assignments.
• Jewelry is limited to one ring or ring set and one watch. No other jewelry (including bracelets) is allowed on wrists and hands. (see the Cone Health Hand Hygiene Policy). Exceptions include medical alert bracelets or approved activity tracker bracelets. To be considered approved, the activity tracker should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected and not interfere with patient care. The activity tracker bracelet should be removed at the beginning of each shift to thoroughly clean the bracelet and hands. The tracker is to be removed at work anytime it interferes with proper hand hygiene. Note: Activity tracker bracelets ARE NOT PERMITTED in any procedural room, Operating Room, or other operative services location.
• Hoop or dangling earrings are not permitted (in direct patient care areas).