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Uniforms
 — the first and final frontier in dementia care
Author(s)Sally Knocker
Journal titleJournal of Dementia Care, vol 24, no 6, November-December 2016
PublisherHawker Publications, November-December 2016
Pagespp 16-17
Sourcewww.careinfo.org
KeywordsDementia ; Care homes ; Nursing homes ; Residents [care homes] ; Attitude ; Care home staff.
AnnotationAre staff uniforms really important in care homes? The author advocates that getting rid of them is an essential part of culture change. She also comments on the pros and cons: being able to recognise someone as a member of staff, versus individuality and not looking the same. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-170120249 A
ClassmarkEA: KW: LHB: KX: DP: QRM

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