I am curious as to the policies of other healthcare organizations/systems in regards to allowing staff to work or not work with devices such as, but not limited to, the following:

Casts

Splints (Velcro wrist, finger splints, etc…)

Knee Scooters

Foot boots

Slings

We are considering changing or amending our policy to touch on these situations. As of now, we allow closed toe boots in clinical areas and open toe in others. The others are currently not allowed in any areas for various reasons. Our organization consist of 4 hospitals and several physician offices. The above situations are reviewed on a case by case scenario when worker’s comp is involved.

Thank You,

Darlene Sims MSN,FNP-C

Director of Infirmary Employee Health

Locations at MIMC, Thomas Hospital ,NBI &ACH

185 Mobile Infirmary Blvd

Mobile, Al 36607

MIMC office (251)435-5957 fax (251)435-3067

Thomas Hospital (251)279-1605 fax (251)279-1606

NBI (251)937-5521 ext 1860

ACH (251)368-6314

darlene.sims@infirmaryhealth.org