https://padlet.com/eclairecounts/29e7dz7cdld1 By Emma Counts en-us 2019-06-16 17:27:19 UTC 2025-10-25 18:04:29 UTC hello@padlet.com eclairecounts https://padlet.com/eclairecounts/29e7dz7cdld1/wish/367786694 For jewelry health care staff are allowed to wear wedding rings, small stud earrings, and small necklaces. However nothing too big should be worn that would make you stand out in the workplace. Jewelry can get lost or even harm a patient as well, so many places ask that their staff not wear jewelry. Accessories can also spread germs not cleaned properly or lost in a facility. Along with this, jewelry can be stolen or lost in interactions with patients and their families. ]]> 2019-06-16 17:28:27 UTC https://padlet.com/eclairecounts/29e7dz7cdld1/wish/367786694 eclairecounts https://padlet.com/eclairecounts/29e7dz7cdld1/wish/367787004 Many health care staff are on their feet for the majority of their shift. Even when standing you have to be conferrable in order to do your job with out worrying about getting hurt, feeling sore or stiff, or hurting others if you wear heels. Workers who wear heels to work may fall and land on a injured person and cause more damage to the patient. ]]> 2019-06-16 17:33:12 UTC https://padlet.com/eclairecounts/29e7dz7cdld1/wish/367787004 eclairecounts https://padlet.com/eclairecounts/29e7dz7cdld1/wish/367787207 Long hair needs to be tied back so that is not in the face and distracting workers from their work. Hair must be a natural color as well so that it does not cause problems when working. Along with this, workers should not wear anything too fancy or intricate to hold up their hair, as intricate hairpieces may cause problems when working with patients, such as snagging on clothes, instruments, or even giving off the feeling that a worker is unprofessional. ]]> 2019-06-16 17:36:37 UTC https://padlet.com/eclairecounts/29e7dz7cdld1/wish/367787207 eclairecounts https://padlet.com/eclairecounts/29e7dz7cdld1/wish/367787609 Some people do not like heavy makeup, so it is important to wear as little as possible while still being able to work efficiently. You do not want anything too bold that would stand out either, as this can distract you and others from the work at hand. along with this, makeup can contaminate machines and medical instruments that could lead to life threatening allergic reactions from patients or cause malfunctions in crucial testing.  ]]> 2019-06-16 17:43:21 UTC https://padlet.com/eclairecounts/29e7dz7cdld1/wish/367787609 eclairecounts https://padlet.com/eclairecounts/29e7dz7cdld1/wish/367787757 Tattoos are disliked by many people, so health care workers should not have any visible tattoos that are large or vulgar. However, many hospitals do not allow their workers to have any tattoos, regardless of their size, as it give off the feeling that the staff member may be unprofessional.]]> 2019-06-16 17:46:06 UTC https://padlet.com/eclairecounts/29e7dz7cdld1/wish/367787757 eclairecounts https://padlet.com/eclairecounts/29e7dz7cdld1/wish/367788025 Tact is the ability to think quickly in difficult stations. Tact also means to consider others feelings, and to work to ensure they are happy and stress free when caring for their needs. Tact is a very important skill to have in health care, as it makes patients feel more at ease in a high stress environment. ]]> 2019-06-16 17:50:22 UTC https://padlet.com/eclairecounts/29e7dz7cdld1/wish/367788025 eclairecounts https://padlet.com/eclairecounts/29e7dz7cdld1/wish/367788255 Self motivation takes a lot of work, but if it is worked into everyday practice, it is easy to motivate ones self to be their best each day. Self motivation also means knowing when you need to take a break in order to watch out for your health and wellbeing in the workplace. By practicing self motivation, health care workers can make the best out of their time, and keep themselves motivated in their daily lives. ]]> 2019-06-16 17:54:00 UTC https://padlet.com/eclairecounts/29e7dz7cdld1/wish/367788255 eclairecounts https://padlet.com/eclairecounts/29e7dz7cdld1/wish/367788657 Being patient in a high stress situation can be very difficult. Being able to wait on patients who may be difficult rather than taking a break or losing your temper is vital in the health care field. By being patient, nurses and doctors are able to deal with patient interactions in a timely and considerate manner, and can develop stronger relationships with their patients. ]]> 2019-06-16 18:00:10 UTC https://padlet.com/eclairecounts/29e7dz7cdld1/wish/367788657 eclairecounts https://padlet.com/eclairecounts/29e7dz7cdld1/wish/367788831 For clothing nurses can wear anything that is professional but still comfortable, and nothing too bold or bright that would call attention to yourself. This is done to ensure that staff look clean and uniform, and to give a good impression to patients. As well as to remove any movement issues that health care staff may have if they were to wear tight clothes or eccentric clothes. ]]> 2019-06-16 18:02:53 UTC https://padlet.com/eclairecounts/29e7dz7cdld1/wish/367788831 eclairecounts https://padlet.com/eclairecounts/29e7dz7cdld1/wish/367791293 2019-06-16 18:40:52 UTC https://padlet.com/eclairecounts/29e7dz7cdld1/wish/367791293