Haryana drafts new dress code for govt hospitals to give a 'professional touch'

“Funky hairstyles, heavy jewellery, makeup and long nails" by the staff in hospitals will not be “unacceptable”, the Haryana government has said as it prepares a “well-followed” dress code policy for healthcare professionals in the state.

“A well-followed dress code policy in a hospital not only gives an employee his professional image but also presents an elegant image of an organisation among the public," Vij said on Friday.

All hospital staff working in clinical (medics and paramedics), cleanliness and sanitation, security, transport, technical, kitchen, field, etc should be in proper uniform during working hours, he said.

"Funky hairstyles, heavy jewellery, accessories, makeup, long nails during working hours are unacceptable, especially in the healthcare centres,” Vij said.

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Black pants with a white shirt along with a name tag shall be worn by trainees, except for the nursing cadre, he added.

“Men's hair should be no longer than collar length and should not interfere with the patient's care,” he said.

"Unusual hairstyles and unconventional haircuts are not permitted. Nails must be clean, trimmed and well-manicured," he stressed.

Vij said jeans of any colour, denim skirts and denim dresses are not considered professional dresses and, therefore, will not be permitted.