Does anyone have a policy relating to the length of beards in the patient care areas. I have a male RN who works in our ICU who is letting his beard grow and also a male anesthestist in the OR.

All our policy states a beard must be trimmed and maintained.  I feel this is an infection control issue. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

 

Cathy Senior RN BSN CDE

Employee Health Director

Penn Highlands DuBois

100 Hospital Avenue

P.O. Box 447

DuBois Pa 15801

Phone 814-375-3392

Fax 814-372-2610

cesenior@phhealthcare.org

www.phhealthcare.org

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