Page 1472 - Week 04 - Thursday, 4 April 2019
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(4) Who pays for the “happy scrubs”; if staff pay for “happy scrubs” (a) why, (b) what is the typical annual cost per staff member, (c) what is the profit margin for Canberra Health Services and (d) do staff receive a uniform allowance in their salary packages; if so, what is the allowance currently.
(5) Are staff, who elect to wear “happy scrubs”, required also to have “standard” uniforms available; if so, in what circumstances are staff required to wear “standard” uniforms.
Ms Fitzharris: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:
(1) ACT public health staff adhere to the Workplace Attire Guidelines for ACT Health and Canberra Health Services (CHS), developed and managed by CHS’ People and Culture. In addition to these guidelines, there are several workplace specific uniform policies that are more prescriptive in nature and tailored to the respective clinical and / or service areas, such as:
• Biomedical Engineering;
• Pharmacy;
• Radiation Therapy;
• Supply Services; and
• Sterilising Services.
The Calvary uniform is supplied in accordance with the employment contract, enterprise agreement, award or local service policy. If an employee is required to wear a uniform, it must be worn at all times. The uniform may only be varied for cultural or religious reasons following consultation with the manager.
Employees who do not have uniforms as part of their condition of employment may choose to purchase uniforms from the Administration/Corporate range. Employees who are not required to wear a uniform must ensure that their clothing complies with the requirements of Work Health and Safety and Infection Control standards and this policy.
(2) If a workplace specific uniform is required, staff are provided with several uniforms upon their commencement. Replacements are also provided, as required, on an annual basis. Staff can purchase additional uniforms at their own expense.
(3) There are currently no plans to add “happy scrubs” as a specific option on the uniform policy. Currently, non-standard uniforms are allowed in certain areas, at the discretion of staff and management, as long as the clothing adheres to the standards stipulated in the Workplace Attire Guidelines.
(4) Staff purchase non-standard uniforms at their own discretion.
a. There are provisions to staff for standard uniforms; the choice to purchase a non-standard uniform is that of the staff member.
b This cannot be measured, as the choice to purchase non-standard uniforms is at the discretion of the staff member.
c. There is no profit margin for CHS provided uniforms.
d. No, CHS staff do not receive a uniform allowance.
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