the ask marilyn column in today's parade magazine has a question from a reader in boston. i couldn't find an online link, so i will type it here-
q. a question has been bothering me ever since i moved to a city that is home to some of the finest hospitals in the world. when i use public transportation, i see people wearing scrub suits to work. is this acceptable? i had thought employees were supposed to change into scrubs provided at the hospital in order to leave outside germs at the door.andrea southworth, boston, ma
a. you're right. i've noticed the same phenomenon in other cities too. if those people are hospital employees, they are endangering patients and should be reported to hospital authorities. another growing problem is scrubs being stolen and worn in other places (such as the subway) to convey an impression of respectability. anyone seen wearing scrubs outside an appropriate environment should be regarded with caution.
as if we didn't have enough problems with image. now if i stop at the market on my way home from work, i should be regarded with caution????
i know the theory behind the question, and it would be logical but none of the hospitals i ever worked for ever provided scrubs outside of ob or or. better report me to the authorities.
