Appearance and Grooming Standards

It is essential that an interns' external appearance reflect the high professional standards of the School, department, hospital and St. John Health System.  Interns furnish their own uniform scrubs.  Interns wear:

• Uniform scrubs:  The approved color is Galaxy Blue.
  • Tops and bottoms are solid
  • Snap-up warm-up jackets may be in a printed fabric
  • The only shirts allowed under the scrub top are a plain white t-shirt or a white turtle-neck
• Personal Protective attire:  as stipulated in the INFECTION CONTROL and SAFETY PROCEDURE manuals, is provided and MUST be worn/used in each clinical rotation.
• Identification Badge: To insure the safety of patients, associates and interns, intern MUST wear a picture identification badge.
• Hygiene: Personal hygiene is REQUIRED at all times.  The laboratory is a fragrance-free department; therefore, use of perfumes and scented lotions is NOT allowed.
• Restrictions within Specialty Areas: Specific clothing/protective attire restrictions will be identified within each clinical rotation.