Hospital bans crocs

[JulieBoolie]

Our facility has banned Crocs because a nurse who was wearing them, was running to an emergency and fell. This particular nurse has had 3 other OJI's which tells you something. Our facility is famous for throwing out the baby with the bath water.

In 28 years of nursing, these types of shoes are the only things that keep my dogs from barking by morning. I actually wear Nothinz because of the sizing. They've already taken this to the Safety committee and have made it policy. We were told in staff meeting.

I just purchased another pair but made sure they were closed toe instead of the vents (which I love because they help decrease sweating). But I have a feeling if anyone notices, they'll tell me I can't wear them.

Has anyone else had this happen?

[MaryAnn_RN]

Yes. Our Trust recently implemented a new uniform policy and Crocs or any kind of clogs are banned - even if they are the Professional kind which have no holes on top and have backstraps.

We have been told we can wear any kind of leather/leather look shoe with heel 1" or less. Failing that, black trainers.

We are still wearing our Crocs in ITU and things are getting a bit heated.