Quote Originally Posted by cowgirlup
would like some info on wearing open-toed shoes on a psych unit. i've worked on 3 different psych units, 2 of which we could wear open-toed shoes. there is not an OSHA rule against this & the only infection control issue i can find regards where you would need PPE (shoecovers).
At my hospital if there is the slightest chance that you will enter a patient's room regardless of where it is open-toed shoes are not permitted.