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Here are a few questions for those patients of sleep centers.
Here are a few questions for those patients of sleep centers.
How important is the sleep techs appearance, such as clean shaven, hair clean and neat, and girl’s hair pulled back, uniform and lab coat clean and pressed.
Do you prefer rooms to be more like a bedroom at home or have more of a clinical feel?
If male do you prefer male techs?
If female do you prefer female techs?
How important is the sleep techs appearance, such as clean shaven, hair clean and neat, and girl’s hair pulled back, uniform and lab coat clean and pressed.
Do you prefer rooms to be more like a bedroom at home or have more of a clinical feel?
If male do you prefer male techs?
If female do you prefer female techs?
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Permalink Reply by RockRpsgt on
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My current uniform is scrubs. I think that I would prefer a more traditional uniform if I had a choice in it.
D. W. Conn said:I do wear scrubs often as well as Hospital Dress whites (you young ones may not remember white uniforms in hospital). We may also wear slacks dress shirt, tie with white lab coat or jacket. ….and for Pete’s sake remember to polish and buff those shoes!
Rock Hinkle said:What about scrubs?
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Permalink Reply by 99 on
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i think good training for males is to go on a course on how to act with children
which i went on and i carried that training into adults in a care home setting it was excellent
the training was what would you do in so and so circumstances
just like social services and even the police were on the training course
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Permalink Reply by Richard Neider on
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Appearance is not critical but should be appropriate for typical work area.
After getting hooked up to machines it is hard to get away from a clinical feel.
Sex of tech is not critical as long as they are qualified to perform the tests.
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Permalink Reply by Maxine Driscoll on
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At my two recent overnights, I really appreciated the shower in the morning. I can't imagine going out into the day with all that goop in my hair. Clear explanations about what they are doing to me, and why, is more important than the appearance of the techs. However I do expect them to be clean and neat. I always had female technicians putting all the stuff on my body, but I think a male would be o.k. I do know that a male technician was observing me all night - from the next room. I stayed in a modest motel type room, with a comfortable bed. However, a setting more like a hospital would have been o.k.
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As long as the sleep tech is "clean", I don't care if they have a facial hair ~ clean and neat. Their "dress" doesn't matter if it is casual or uniform, again, clean is the key (and no strong perfumes or cologne).
I am female, it doesn't matter whether the tech is male or female. I had a male tech, very professional, very courteous, explained everything.
The room was sort of a bedroom setting - but still had a cinical feel. The bed was too small to sleep comfortably - a double bed might have been better. I am a side sleeper but during the study, I only layed on my back (the bed was uncomfortable (I think it was like a hospital bed - but had a headboard).
I am very happy with my sleep doctor and staff. They are only a phone call away. I have been on the CPAP 2-1/2 years and the doctor is very pleased with my smartcard readings.
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I also prefer techs who are neatly groomed. I dont care if the tech is a male....Long hair should be pulled back whether the tech is a male or female. I like more of a bedroom style appearance....A bed that is firm, very comfortable and not lumpy is essential and ......It should have fresh, clean sheets, pillow cases and blankets.... The room should also be clean not dusty or dirty... the furniture should be in decent condition....hooks for clothing.
A shower is essential also... the bathroom should have handicapped toilets grab bars etc and linen should be clean and fresh....
And of course the knowledge level of the personnel is critical so that everything is hooked up correctly and without discomfort...and personnel demeanor is very important...nothing like seeing a smiling face...especially for the first study...
AND personnel need to stay aware of keeping noise levels down...conversations, laughter etc should be essentially non existent in the patient area....
scrubs would be fine with me...........
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Permalink Reply by Robert Ferranti on
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How important is the sleep techs appearance, such as clean shaven, hair clean and neat, and girl’s hair pulled back, uniform and lab coat clean and pressed?
I expect and want them to look professional.
Do you prefer rooms to be more like a bedroom at home or have more of a clinical feel?
I prefer rooms to be more like a motel, hotel or home bedroom. not clinical
If male do you prefer male techs?
I am male and I don't care about the techs gender. I do care about their qualifications and prefer RN, EMT certified and the more certifications the better.
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I stongly agree with the qualifications statement...I forgot to include that in my response...
Robert Ferranti said:How important is the sleep techs appearance, such as clean shaven, hair clean and neat, and girl’s hair pulled back, uniform and lab coat clean and pressed?
I expect and want them to look professional.
Do you prefer rooms to be more like a bedroom at home or have more of a clinical feel?
I prefer rooms to be more like a motel, hotel or home bedroom. not clinical
If male do you prefer male techs?
I am male and I don't care about the techs gender. I do care about their qualifications and prefer RN, EMT certified and the more certifications the better.
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Of course Professional appearance is important! at least decent grooming ! Rooms should be bedroom like and Not Clinical or like a Hospital bed ! I prefer femal techs, being female myself ......
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Permalink Reply by Matt on
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I've had three sleep studies. It was nice that the room was more like a (modest) hotel room, not clinical feeling at all. The techs dressed casually and were neat and clean, no uniforms or lab coats. There were male and female techs, and the only thing important to me was that they were knowledgeable and competent, and made me feel comfortable. They appreciated that I am knowledgeable about my sleep apnea and openly discussed many things that I see people complain that their techs won't. They gave me a sense of confidence and I slept well each time. I am quadriplegic, so that presented an unfamiliar challenge for them. They handled it well and didn't act intimidated by it, and had all the extras to take care of me. This is in a small community hospital where I live, and they know me fairly well. I wish you all could have it so good.
On the other hand, I had an appointment at my VA hospital sleep center and saw their room. It was very small and clinical looking; very uninviting. The techs were in uniforms/lab coats and impersonal. I don't think I'd have slept well there.
Thanks for asking,
Matt
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Permalink Reply by mountainman on
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sleep techs should be in their comfort zone --- if the lab has a dress code it should be followed ----- if not then comfort is the way i want them --- as long as they dont have B-O OR DOG BREATH
i like a room like a home bedroom and a queen bed ---- and lots of covers --- cool room
i want a great tech ---- who knows what they are doing ---- male or female --- and figure out a way to keep the sensors from falling out -- i hate waking up for adjustments --- and i like to sleep in
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thats me failed
mountainman said:sleep techs should be in their comfort zone --- if the lab has a dress code it should be followed ----- if not then comfort is the way i want them --- as long as they dont have B-O OR DOG BREATH
i like a room like a home bedroom and a queen bed ---- and lots of covers --- cool room
i want a great tech ---- who knows what they are doing ---- male or female --- and figure out a way to keep the sensors from falling out -- i hate waking up for adjustments --- and i like to sleep in
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