Wednesday, August 3, 2011

The Comfort and Convenience of Scrubs

Have you ever wondered why scrubs are getting popular nowadays, not only among medical practitioners but other allied workers as well? What do these clothes have that medical practitioners prefer to wear them in their workplace?

What is a scrub?

It is a type of clothing usually worn by medical personnel such as nurses, surgeons and other operating room personnel. This uniform consists of shirt and trousers and with simple designs to give the wearer comfort and convenience, for easy launder and for easy replacement once damaged.

Previously, it was worn only during surgery, but due to the spread and rising cases of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), scrubs were worn by almost all medical personnel.

At present, these uniforms are not only worn inside hospital facilities, but they are seen worn by different employees who work in sterile workplace. Because of its rising demand and popularity, you can see scrubs manufactured and sold in different colors, styles and sizes.

The primary functions of wearing scrubs at the workplace include:

    * To protect employees' street clothes from getting blood or body fluids while performing their tasks.
    * To protect the patients or other people from being contaminated from the bacteria or virus you caught outside the premises.

This type of clothing or uniform is very important for those working in the medical sector because of its ability to prevent the spread of contamination. Nowadays, not only nurses, dentists, doctors or physical therapists wear scrubs, but even receptionists and medical assistants are required to wear them also because they are the front liners and they are the ones who assist patients, perform other duties and accompany patients to the examining area, thus they need to be clean and to wear sterile clothes always.

These professionals previously wore surgical aprons over their street clothes, but when they wear scrubs in clinics, hospitals and other sterile areas, infection rates declined significantly. Because of its huge role in reducing infections, it becomes the standard clothing for personnel in the medical world.

Today, these type of clothes are not only used in doctor's offices, dental offices or hospitals because you can also see them being worn by people working in sterile working environment like medical laboratories to prevent contamination. It's the last thing they want in these places because it can affect the results of their work, the health of their clients and their health as well.

If you own a diagnostic center, a hospital or any other health facilities, then opt for scrubs as uniform for your personnel. They are not only hygienic and sterile, but they are also fashionable as well. Nowadays, scrubs come in trendy and fashionable designs and styles to suit the needs of their clients. If you are considering buying one for your employees, it is suggested to surf online first before driving in stores because you can see lots of selections and you can save time and gasoline as well. With thorough search on the internet, you can come across suppliers who can give you discounts and free shipping, especially in bulk orders.

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