Here are more details to questions caregivers are asking about the new caregiver jackets

Intermountain recently introduced a new standard jacket that caregivers may choose to purchase in their color of care. The approved jacket is part of the standardized caregiver uniform described in the Clinician Scrub Policy, which helps to ensure a professional appearance and provide the best experience for patients.

Because the jacket is part of the caregiver clinical dress guidelines no alterations or additional customizations should be made to the jacket, such as adding additional logos, images, or designs. Standard fonts and colors have also been approved and cannot be altered or changed when ordering. Caregivers can order a newly available, Intermountain-approved jacket online.

Order a jacket online | View the list of approved professional licenses for your jacket

We have also had many caregivers ask for an option to use their LiVeWell rewards to go toward a jacket, and we are looking into that option. We will share more information as soon as we know more details.

Please review the questions and answers here before ordering your jacket or to find the answer to your question before sending a question to the vendor:

Questions about jacket appearance:

• Can I change the font style or font color for the jacket lettering?
  Standard font style and color have been approved for jackets in order to create a more professional appearance through consistency. Lettering is white for all jackets except for the white jacket, which is approved for gray lettering.
• Can our department customize our jacket with a graphic or logo?
  We are not approving any additional customizations to the jacket at this time, (including pictures, icons, logos, etc.)
• What color jacket should physicians choose?
  Physicians should select the black jacket.
• What color jacket should caregivers in non-clinical roles choose?
  Caregivers in non-clinical roles should select the black jacket.
•  Is there a logo for caregivers working in Homecare?
  All Homecare caregivers should use the Intermountain logo for the facility logo and “Homecare and Hospice” for their department.

Questions about department name, credentials, and role on jackets:

• If I work in multiple departments, can I have both department names on the jacket?
  Only one department name can be put on the jacket. There is an option to not have your department name on the jacket as well if you are switching between departments.
• What if I have a question about my department name?
  If you have questions on specific department names, please reach out to your local communications manager.
• If I work in multiple facilities, can I have both location names on the jacket?
  Due to limited space, we are allowing only one facility name on your jacket. If you work in multiple locations, you have the option to choose the standard Intermountain Healthcare logo instead of a facility logo.
• Can I use a nickname on my jacket?
  Use either your given name only or preferred name.  You can also use your initials for either your first or last name.
• How should credentials be used?
  For physician credentials, if you add MD or DO, do not use “Dr” in front of your name.Examples: Dr. James Wood, Dr. Wood, James Wood MD, or J. Wood MD. For other disciplines, letter credentials associated with your current role may be added.>View the list of approved professional licenses for your jacket.
• Can I add my role on my jacket?
  Your role should not be included on  jackets, such as nurse manager, tech, etc.
•  Can caregivers or physicians have their clinic or department names on their jackets?
  Based on Medical Group leadership preference, no clinic or departments names will be added to jackets.

Other purchasing questions:

• Can I choose a different style jacket and order for my team?
  This is the ONLY approved and standard jacket at this time. Previously purchased jackets can still be worn.
• Can I purchase jackets with Intermountain funds for my team?
  These jackets are intended for caregiver purchase. If you’re interested in using Intermountain funds, we ask that you refer to the Intermountain recognition guidelines. The purchase must be approved by your facility or geography administrative team.
•  Can affiliated caregivers purchase jackets?
  Caregivers who work with contract affiliates (R1, University Utah) that have a partnership with Intermountain can purchase the jacket but must use Intermountain-provided logos and available Intermountain departments that have been approved by Intermountain leaders.