We had our second roll call for the month of March, and as with the first one, there were some important messages that needed to be conveyed to the department.
Fist off was the Fire and Emergency Evacuation Exercise scheduled to be carried out of Friday 27 March. We were told to familiarize ourselves with the evacuation procedures.
Secondly, there is going to be an IQEHS conversion and accreditation audit on May 22nd. We are to start preparing for the audit by getting ourselves acquainted with the safety and security policies of the department and institution.
Dress code was the next topic on Christopher’s agenda. We were told to adhere to the proper dress code as laid down by the hospital. Some of the key points to note are reproduced here.
Guiding Principles
• Attire must be clean and neat;
• Attire must be decent and not offending.
Non-Uniformed Staff
•Non-uniformed staff should dress to project a smart and professional image
•Females staff are allowed to wear formal or tailored pants during weekdays;
•Male staff of job grades 11 & above must wear tie during office hours, unless
•it obstructs the carrying out of one’s duties and is approved by the HOD
•Dress down on Fridays allowed – smart casual
Guidelines for ‘dressing down” on Fridays:
•No jeans and ¾ pants;
•No sports/running shoes;
•No T-shirts. Male staff should wear shirts worn tucked-in at all times;
•Male staff may dispense with wearing ties.
Guidelines for casual attire on Saturdays:
•Male staff may wear T-shirts with collars and worn tucked in;
•Jeans are allowed;
•Sports/running shoes are allowed;
•¾ pants are allowed for female staff only.
Identification / Name Tag
•To be worn on the top left of the staff’s clothing.
Fist off was the Fire and Emergency Evacuation Exercise scheduled to be carried out of Friday 27 March. We were told to familiarize ourselves with the evacuation procedures.
Secondly, there is going to be an IQEHS conversion and accreditation audit on May 22nd. We are to start preparing for the audit by getting ourselves acquainted with the safety and security policies of the department and institution.
Dress code was the next topic on Christopher’s agenda. We were told to adhere to the proper dress code as laid down by the hospital. Some of the key points to note are reproduced here.
Guiding Principles• Attire must be clean and neat;
• Attire must be decent and not offending.
Non-Uniformed Staff
•Non-uniformed staff should dress to project a smart and professional image
•Females staff are allowed to wear formal or tailored pants during weekdays;
•Male staff of job grades 11 & above must wear tie during office hours, unless
•it obstructs the carrying out of one’s duties and is approved by the HOD
•Dress down on Fridays allowed – smart casual
Guidelines for ‘dressing down” on Fridays:
•No jeans and ¾ pants;
•No sports/running shoes;
•No T-shirts. Male staff should wear shirts worn tucked-in at all times;
•Male staff may dispense with wearing ties.
Guidelines for casual attire on Saturdays:•Male staff may wear T-shirts with collars and worn tucked in;
•Jeans are allowed;
•Sports/running shoes are allowed;
•¾ pants are allowed for female staff only.
Identification / Name Tag
•To be worn on the top left of the staff’s clothing.
6 Steps (Physical Grooming) 
Step 1: Keep your hair neat and tidy
Step 2: Keep your face clean and pleasant
Step 3: Keep your hands clean
Step 4: Keep your uniform smart and clean
Step 5: Keep your shoes comfortable and smart
Step 6: Keep your jewellery to the minimal
Hair
1. Long hair should be bunned or tied up
2. Hair that is rebonded must be clipped
3. No bold highlighted colours
4. Hair accessories must be kept minimal and blend well with the attire
5. Fringe should be above eye level
6. Hair should be preferably away from face
Face
1. If makeup is used, simple and natural make-up colours for females.
2. One plain bindi. (don’t ask me what ‘bindi’ is).
3. Male staff must always wear a fresh and neat shave.
4. Beard and moustache must be neatly trimmed.
Hands
1. Nails must be clean and neat.
2. Nails must not exceed 1mm, except in OT (nails must be short).
3. No bright nail polish for ward clerks. If nail polish is used, only neutral colours or gross.
Clothes
1. Must be clean, neat and well-ironed
2. Name tag must be worn on the upper left side of uniform, 12cm from the shoulders
Jewellery
1. A chain when worn must be concealed under the uniform
2. No chokers
3. Only one set of earrings is allowed
4. Only one wedding ring is allowed
5. No bracelets or friendship bands. No ankle bracelet
6. No tinted glasses
7. No visible tattoos
5 Steps (Carriage)
Step 1: Maintain friendliness and confidence
Step 2: Maintain attentiveness
Step 3: Maintain poise
Step 4: Maintain hygiene
Step 5: Maintain professionalism
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