Other Titles

Methods to obtain nationally recognized facility designations

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of patients, family/visitors and nurses of visible tattoos and facial piercings in health care workers.

Author Details

Katreena Merrill, RN

Sigma Membership

Iota Iota

Lead Author Affiliation

Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Professionalism, Patient Safety, Patient Satisfaction

Conference Name

26th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Conference Year

2015

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Professional dress vs. employee diversity: Patient perceptions of visible tattoos and facial piercings

San Juan, Puerto Rico

The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions of patients, family/visitors and nurses of visible tattoos and facial piercings in health care workers.