British hospitals ban long sleeves, neckties

When was the last time you washed that filthy tie? Do you know it can transfer infections?
The new dress codes at British hospitals are banning neckties, long sleeves jewelery and even traditional white coats worn by staff for exactly that reason.

Should similar rules be standard in US hospitals? Will you stop wearing ties in your practice? Let us know in the comments.

Britain’s hospitals to ban long sleeves and neckties in effort to fight infection [Via the Canadian Press]

UPDATE: Some doctors could never give up the white coat!

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