This survey was undertaken to review the Alfred Hospital registered nurses uniform that had been introduced in 1982. For a period of approximately 18 months (November 1989-May 1991) a group of staff members (26 female and 12 male) trialled a variety of uniforms, at the end of the trial they were asked to complete a questionaire. Questionaires were also distrubted to 923 "observers" (nursing staff not wearin the trial uniforms) for their opinions. Copies of the questionaires are included in the reportInsight into how information is gathered prior to making any changes to nurses uniformsBound booklet with white print and white binding. Title and presenters name on front coverPrevious catalogue number handwritten [black ink] at top right of front coveralfred hospital nurses uniform, nurses uniform, nurses uniform survey

Memorandum stating that the wearing of uniforms by registered nurses will no longer be compulsory at the Alfred Hospital effective immendiately (24th September, 1993). This followed on from a uniform trial and survey held in 1991. Choice of non-uniform should take into consideration occupational health and safety, and infection control. Guidence was also provided re clothing choices. It was also noted that Identification badges should be worn above the waist, so staff could be easily distiguished. Unoforms would still be provided and laundered by the Alfred Hospital for those who chose to continue wering them.The memorandum was signed by E June Alllen, Director of NursingProvides information of when the wearing of uniforms by registed nurses at the Alfred Hospital was no longer compulsorary.Single sheet of white paper with black print on both sidesPrevious catalogue number handwritten [black ink] at top right of first page. The memorandum is signed on the second page by E June Allenalfred hospital nurses uniform, nurses uniform, nurses clothing