Uniform & Appearance Requirements:

Volunteers are required to maintain a clean, neat appearance and be in uniform with ID badge at all times while on shift.
The uniform shirt is provided. All other uniform requirements are to be provided by the volunteer. Restrictions are in place due to workplace hazards and the safety and health of responders and patients.

Pants: Must be long (covering ankles) and solid black in color (e.g. BDUs, Dickies work pants, slacks, or similar). A solid black color belt is also required. Scrub pants, jeans, jeggings, sweatpants, track or wind pants, spandex or other form-fitting pants, or other similar styles are not permitted at any time.

Footwear: Solid color black, close-toed shoes or boots. Cloth, canvas, or similar absorbent textiles are prohibited. Sneakers and footwear with white or colored midsoles are also prohibited.

Tools: Stethoscope, watch with “seconds” hand or display (smart watch acceptable), and a pen.

Uniform alterations: Alterations to the uniform logo and polo shirt are prohibited. The addition of other logos, patches, emblems, medals, insignias, or pins, is also prohibited. Cultural & religious dress: Head coverings and tzitzis are permitted. Other items maybe accommodated unless it creates a health or safety issue during performance of duties; any such item must not cover the uniform shirt logos or ID badge.

Tattoos & body art (“pieces”): Includes those made from real or temporary inks, paints, stickers, hennas, or similar skin-staining products whether applied on the surface or through injection. Face pieces and pieces that are graphic, explicit, or offensive are prohibited; these pieces must be covered at all times. Visible pieces on hands, arms, neck, and behind-the-ear must be in good taste.

Piercings: Stud/post type only in ears. Nostril and tongue piercings prohibited. Septum piercings must be inverted (turned up into the nose) or removed. Other facial or visible body piercings are prohibited.

Hair: Must be in a groomed condition. No odd or eccentric styles or designs. Color and tones must be of natural shades. Hair may not cover or be able to fall in front of face or eyes. If hair length exceeds the shirt collar it shall be tied back, braided, or put up in bun, clip, or similar manner as to not impede with patient care or create a health and safety issues during the performance of duties.

Facial hair: Facial hair is permitted so long as it is maintained in a clean and trimmed manner. Facial hair must not interfere with the proper seal of an N95 (or equivalent) mask or other safety equipment; facial hair cannot come between the face and the sealing surface of the mask’s face piece- see specifics.

Fingernails: Fingernails are to be neatly manicured and of a reasonable length (≤ 1/4 inch) as to not interfere with the performance of skills and use of gloves. Pointed or sharp-edged nails are not permitted due to safety during assessments and for the proper use of gloves. Nail colors and designs must be conservative. Artificial nails (e.g. press on, acrylic, and gel) are prohibited for sanitary reasons.