Cinnamon Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Yes, you can get them without holes, but the statement was made after the ones with holes were being worn apparantley. My sister ia a Nurse, & thats what she just told me. All her staff wear them (without holes) but I guess the summer meant that a few people tried the holey ones for cooler feet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 It's also an infection control issue - nurses often get splashed with various body fluids. Although crocs are washable, so better than the old, flat lace ups we had to wear, there is a risk of things penetrating through to the skin with the holey variety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Just found this quote - "A spokesman for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals said staff were expected to uphold a dress code, which was in place to prevent infection, maintain health and safety and keep a "professional image". Under the code, shoes should be black, low-heeled, soft-soled and supportive. A spokesman said that theatre staff had already been told to stop wearing the most popular variety, Crocs Cayman - those with holes in the top or side - because of risk of injury from falling scalpels and needles, or the risk of catching an infection from blood dropping through the holes. However, she said that there was no extra infection risk to patients as a result, and styles Such as the Crocs Endeavour or All Terrain without the holes were allowed." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherryl Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Snowy's right about Volterol Yes you can get them without holes Laura - there's a style called 'professional' I think. Okay, someone remind me to read from top to bottom and not bottom to top. Holes in tablets I thought, wow that's a new innovation, make them easy to break and swallow I could regret saying this but I don't swallow tablets easily either. As its casusal Friday at work, will be wearing my caymans with pride. As Casulty is back on Saturday, I will be watching with the pauser, to see if I can spot any crocs. Cherryl and the girls in a GOH (Girl only household) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Another one been on the Cheeky Vimtos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 you're only envious Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
