Historical information

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 Nursing

Significance

Provides information of when the wearing of uniforms by registed nurses at the Alfred Hospital was no longer compulsorary.

Physical description

Single sheet of white paper with black print on both sides

Inscriptions & markings

Previous catalogue number handwritten [black ink] at top right of first page. The memorandum is signed on the second page by E June Allen