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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
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Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
--- 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
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Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
--- Healthcare involves promoting health and preventing disease
--- Every healthcare worker should present healthy appearance
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--- Diet
--- First factor in good health--- Eat well-balanced meals with nutritious foods
--- Provides body with materials for optimum health
Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
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--- 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
Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
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--- 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
Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
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Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
--- 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
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Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
--- 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
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Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
--- 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
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Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
--- 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
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Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
Appropriate or not??
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Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
Appropriate or not??
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Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
--- 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
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Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
But not too much movement or freedom
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Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
In some jobs, you may be able to wear business casual attire:
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Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
In other administrative or managerial positions you may be required to wear more formal business wear:
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Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
--- 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
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Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
--- 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
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Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
Appropriate or not??
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Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
Appropriate or not??
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Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
--- 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
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Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
--- 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
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Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
--- Nails
--- Keep short, clean, and natural
--- Many healthcare facilities prohibit the use of artificial nails
--- Why??
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Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
--- 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
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Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
Appropriate or not??
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Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
--- 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
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Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
Appropriate or not??
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Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
--- 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
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Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
Appropriate or not??
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Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
--- 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
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Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
Appropriate or not??
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Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
Appropriate or not??
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Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
--- 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
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Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
--- Makeup
--- Avoid excessive makeup
--- Should create a natural appearance and add to attractiveness
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Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
--- 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
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Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
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Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
Appropriate or not??
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Qualities of a Healthcare Worker
--- Find out rules or standards established by agency
--- Abide by the rules
--- Maintain a neat, clean, professional appearance