No formal data here, just experience with injured employees. Clinical staff wearing clogs “turn” their foot/ankle.
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Yes- there is data that suggests that clogs are implicated in ankle injuries, slips and falls, and plantar fasciitis. Can’t quote the exact sources right this minute but I always advocated against clogs and for closed sneaker type of shoes.
Deb Sampson
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From: Savidge, Nancy
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My OR director just messaged me about staff wearing clogs in the OR. I dress policy for clinical areas just addresses closed toed shoes. AORN apparently prohibits clogs, does anyone have experience with this restriction?
Nancy Savidge, RN, MSN
Occupational Health Coordinator
St. Anthony Summit Medical Center
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