Monday, January 19, 2015

Why do medical professionals wear scrubs?

Why do medical professionals wear scrubs?


1. Most scrubs are made of an easy to clean material, this is important for keeping the scrubs disinfected and sanitary in hospital or clinic environments.

2. Scrubs are cheaper/easier to replace than most street clothing and easier to purchase in bulk.

3. Scrubs allow medical professionals to stay clean and look more professional and UNIFORM. 

4. Scrubs tend to be more forgiving in fit to allow for more movement to better assist the patients with their needs. 

5. Even though scrubs have come a long way in styles and fabrics, scrubs are made in more basic shapes to accommodate ease of fit and less nooks and crannies for dirt and bacteria to hide. 

6. COMFORT during 12+ hour shifts.

7. Easy decision when deciding what to wear for the day. 

8. Allows medical staff to differentiate themselves from patients and visitors.  

**To find out more about why scrubs are worn check out: 
http://www.pulseuniform.com/wear-nursing-scrubs.asp