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Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
A Family Business (literally!)
I am on year seven working for David Marquardt, who owns The
Steam Team, a locally owned and operated cleaning and restoration
business in Austin, TX. About three years into my employment, David
started an online retail business, blue sky scrubs, which has grown
leaps and bounds over the past few years. In addition to blue sky
scrubs and The Steam Team, David also operates a construction division
within The Steam Team. And last but not least, a Limited Partnership,
consisting mostly of the properties that The Steam Team and blue sky
scrubs call 'home.'
Mr. Marquardt is probably the most genuine, generous person I have
ever met. I'm always trying to think of a way to say thank you to him
for being so giving. He is always finding ways to create happy lives
for his employees. The biggest impression he made on me was to
encourage me to finish my degree at UT - an accomplishment that
normally never could have been met by a single mother with a 2 year
old child.
A simple thank you does not seem like enough. So, after months of
brainstorming, it finally hit me today. A poem of thanks would be great!
As I pulled into the parking lot at work and looked around, let me tell you what I saw.....
Here is the story, so that you know
Mr. Marquardt runs the show
A group of businesses he does run
He makes our jobs quite a bit of fun
First came The Steam Team
and what they can do
is make anyone's carpets look new
And then there is business #2
A remodeling and construction crew
About as random as can be
there is business #3
The account for his every property,
we call this company MFLP
Already it's a little out of the norm
but now I'll tell you he sells uniforms
Now it gets funny, Oh My Gosh
working for The Steam Team
is David's brother Josh
Billy, the manager of The Steam Team
hired his mom to keep the office tidy and clean
Our construction guy, his name is Jim
brought his grandson here to work with him
All of that sure sounds great,
so now let's talk about Austin Day.
We needed help pretty bad,
so Austin suggested we hired his Dad
Austin's Dad mentioned his other son, Cody
who was perfect to work with Jimmy Boddy
The story, it gets better still!
We just hired a guy
named Mitchell.
Mitch, as we call him, just happens to be
the brother of water tech,
Dennis G.
But wait! There is more...
David also
sells scrubs from the
building next door
blue sky scrubs are sold online
and purchased by the medical type.
The one who created the design
Just happens to be David's wife.
You think that's crazy?
Last year, we hired someone
who has never been lazy.
I'm talking about my little sis,
her name is Wendy Griffith
To increase the sales
of the medical attire,
David decided a photographer
he must hire
He asked around for some names
and then he hired
my sister's husband, James
This story, it is not a lie.
I'm sure you're thinking
"My, Oh MY!"
David Marquardt,
yes he is
running a genuine
family biz!
I am on year seven working for David Marquardt, who owns The
Steam Team, a locally owned and operated cleaning and restoration
business in Austin, TX. About three years into my employment, David
started an online retail business, blue sky scrubs, which has grown
leaps and bounds over the past few years. In addition to blue sky
scrubs and The Steam Team, David also operates a construction division
within The Steam Team. And last but not least, a Limited Partnership,
consisting mostly of the properties that The Steam Team and blue sky
scrubs call 'home.'
Mr. Marquardt is probably the most genuine, generous person I have
ever met. I'm always trying to think of a way to say thank you to him
for being so giving. He is always finding ways to create happy lives
for his employees. The biggest impression he made on me was to
encourage me to finish my degree at UT - an accomplishment that
normally never could have been met by a single mother with a 2 year
old child.
A simple thank you does not seem like enough. So, after months of
brainstorming, it finally hit me today. A poem of thanks would be great!
As I pulled into the parking lot at work and looked around, let me tell you what I saw.....
Here is the story, so that you know
Mr. Marquardt runs the show
A group of businesses he does run
He makes our jobs quite a bit of fun
First came The Steam Team
and what they can do
is make anyone's carpets look new
And then there is business #2
A remodeling and construction crew
About as random as can be
there is business #3
The account for his every property,
we call this company MFLP
Already it's a little out of the norm
but now I'll tell you he sells uniforms
Now it gets funny, Oh My Gosh
working for The Steam Team
is David's brother Josh
Billy, the manager of The Steam Team
hired his mom to keep the office tidy and clean
Our construction guy, his name is Jim
brought his grandson here to work with him
All of that sure sounds great,
so now let's talk about Austin Day.
We needed help pretty bad,
so Austin suggested we hired his Dad
Austin's Dad mentioned his other son, Cody
who was perfect to work with Jimmy Boddy
The story, it gets better still!
We just hired a guy
named Mitchell.
Mitch, as we call him, just happens to be
the brother of water tech,
Dennis G.
But wait! There is more...
David also
sells scrubs from the
building next door
blue sky scrubs are sold online
and purchased by the medical type.
The one who created the design
Just happens to be David's wife.
You think that's crazy?
Last year, we hired someone
who has never been lazy.
I'm talking about my little sis,
her name is Wendy Griffith
To increase the sales
of the medical attire,
David decided a photographer
he must hire
He asked around for some names
and then he hired
my sister's husband, James
This story, it is not a lie.
I'm sure you're thinking
"My, Oh MY!"
David Marquardt,
yes he is
running a genuine
family biz!
Friday, November 20, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Andrea talks about the media and scrubs
Designer scrubs have been making their way into many more medical facilities. Ten years ago, there
was not much of a choice when it came to scrub uniforms. Now that shows like Grey's Anatomy, Scrubs,
and Private Practice have made their mark, so has the designer hospital uniform market. Although
someone may have realized long ago that a nurse did not need to be shaped like a box in order to
maintain the all-familiar trusted look,fitted medical uniforms never really caught on up until
recently.
In the past five years, several scrub manufacturers have developed a line of scrubs specifically
aimed to be more flattering. Still fully functional with full range of motion, the newer scrubs are
made to compliment the body, rather than to hide it. The look of the scrubs has not changed so
drastically that the "untrained" eye would notice the difference. But to someone who wears scrubs
every day, the changes areenormous.
Many studies have been conducted on how influential the media can be. Being influenced by the media
is not always detrimental. Most people know that when they look good, they feel good. When someone
in the medical field gets dressed and feels great about the way he or she looks, he or she may have a
more positive outlook on the day. While most of the time the word 'contagious' is not desirable in
the medical field,every now and again, something good will go around: smiles and positive feelings
are often contagious. Looking good is certainly not the only way to create a positive outlook, but
it definitely does not hurt.
In light of the fashionable scrubs trend, many retailers are now considering adding luxury maternity
scrubs, custom-fitted nursing uniforms, and more stylish lab coats. Not only do those who sport the
medical clothing feel better, but also it has been mentioned that patients are more trusting and
respond better to someone who appears to be well groomed than by someone who, for lack of better
words, looks like they just rolled out of bed. It looks like Isobel (Izzie) Stevens and Meredith
Grey have started a healthy trend, one that certainly does not seem like it will fade away anytime
soon.
was not much of a choice when it came to scrub uniforms. Now that shows like Grey's Anatomy, Scrubs,
and Private Practice have made their mark, so has the designer hospital uniform market. Although
someone may have realized long ago that a nurse did not need to be shaped like a box in order to
maintain the all-familiar trusted look,fitted medical uniforms never really caught on up until
recently.
In the past five years, several scrub manufacturers have developed a line of scrubs specifically
aimed to be more flattering. Still fully functional with full range of motion, the newer scrubs are
made to compliment the body, rather than to hide it. The look of the scrubs has not changed so
drastically that the "untrained" eye would notice the difference. But to someone who wears scrubs
every day, the changes areenormous.
Many studies have been conducted on how influential the media can be. Being influenced by the media
is not always detrimental. Most people know that when they look good, they feel good. When someone
in the medical field gets dressed and feels great about the way he or she looks, he or she may have a
more positive outlook on the day. While most of the time the word 'contagious' is not desirable in
the medical field,every now and again, something good will go around: smiles and positive feelings
are often contagious. Looking good is certainly not the only way to create a positive outlook, but
it definitely does not hurt.
In light of the fashionable scrubs trend, many retailers are now considering adding luxury maternity
scrubs, custom-fitted nursing uniforms, and more stylish lab coats. Not only do those who sport the
medical clothing feel better, but also it has been mentioned that patients are more trusting and
respond better to someone who appears to be well groomed than by someone who, for lack of better
words, looks like they just rolled out of bed. It looks like Isobel (Izzie) Stevens and Meredith
Grey have started a healthy trend, one that certainly does not seem like it will fade away anytime
soon.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
I don't know why I am suddenly so anti-flu vaccine. I have been reading a lot of articles about how bad the shot is for you, the additives/fillers that are in the vaccine, plus those "flu-like symptoms" are not just symptoms - that IS the flu - just in a mild form...and to say these people who get the vaccine are not contagious when they are running a fever and coughing - well that just seems like a big, fat lie.
The flu vaccine in particular bothers me. It's either partially alive (why in God's name would anyone willingly inject a virus/illness into their blood stream) or it's dead (and if it's dead....I rest my case.) Plus, even if it DOES work, it only works against certain strains - so you are still just as likely to get the flu anyway. It makes NO SENSE! And as for H1N1 - well, that hasn't even been around long enough to test the vaccine. The FDA requires years upon years of testing just to pass a prescription laxative, diuretic, pain reliever, anti-depressant, etc etc etc. Why do we think it's safe to inject H1N1 into our bodies without the standardized testing that's required for other drugs and injections? How do we know that if this vaccine were a drug that it wouldn't be recalled in a month due to adverse reactions and death?
I have an asthmatic child at home and I am very concerned that many of her friends have come down with the seasonal flu and/or H1N1. I have been giving her Vitamin D supplements, Echinacea, Vitamin C supplements, and Zinc supplements. So far, so good....she also lets me give her Neti pot treatments as well, so that's a bonus. We don't run the heater in the house unless absolutely necessary and we leave our front and back doors open so that we can take advantage of fresh air.
I firmly believe that with adequate hand-washing, fresh air, a bit of exercise, 'eating the rainbow', and Vitamin supplements, we are doing better than getting vaccinated. I did a bit of research online and came across an article about Vitamin D and that the flu thrives in Vitamin D deficient bodies. People are not as likely to be outdoors when it's cold and rainy and gross out....so they are not as likely to have an adequate supply of Vitamin D in their bodies (since our bodies make Vitamin D by sun exposure.) Everyone's heard of Vitamin C, but Vitamin D hasn't ever (as far as I can remember) been advertised as an immune system booster. It makes a lot of sense.
I guess the best any of us can do is hope for the best and just take one day at a time.
Andrea Mueller
http://www.blueskyscrubs.com
The flu vaccine in particular bothers me. It's either partially alive (why in God's name would anyone willingly inject a virus/illness into their blood stream) or it's dead (and if it's dead....I rest my case.) Plus, even if it DOES work, it only works against certain strains - so you are still just as likely to get the flu anyway. It makes NO SENSE! And as for H1N1 - well, that hasn't even been around long enough to test the vaccine. The FDA requires years upon years of testing just to pass a prescription laxative, diuretic, pain reliever, anti-depressant, etc etc etc. Why do we think it's safe to inject H1N1 into our bodies without the standardized testing that's required for other drugs and injections? How do we know that if this vaccine were a drug that it wouldn't be recalled in a month due to adverse reactions and death?
I have an asthmatic child at home and I am very concerned that many of her friends have come down with the seasonal flu and/or H1N1. I have been giving her Vitamin D supplements, Echinacea, Vitamin C supplements, and Zinc supplements. So far, so good....she also lets me give her Neti pot treatments as well, so that's a bonus. We don't run the heater in the house unless absolutely necessary and we leave our front and back doors open so that we can take advantage of fresh air.
I firmly believe that with adequate hand-washing, fresh air, a bit of exercise, 'eating the rainbow', and Vitamin supplements, we are doing better than getting vaccinated. I did a bit of research online and came across an article about Vitamin D and that the flu thrives in Vitamin D deficient bodies. People are not as likely to be outdoors when it's cold and rainy and gross out....so they are not as likely to have an adequate supply of Vitamin D in their bodies (since our bodies make Vitamin D by sun exposure.) Everyone's heard of Vitamin C, but Vitamin D hasn't ever (as far as I can remember) been advertised as an immune system booster. It makes a lot of sense.
I guess the best any of us can do is hope for the best and just take one day at a time.
Andrea Mueller
http://www.blueskyscrubs.com
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
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Friday, August 28, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Tips on how to Remove Stains from your Scrubs
If you are working in a hospital or medical facility, you are accustomed to coming home with stains on your scrubs on a regular basis. Some stains are more difficult to remove than others, but with a little elbow grease, just about every stain can be removed. Here are a few tips on how you can gently remove stains from your medical scrubs.
Just as a reminder, when preparing your laundry, it always helps to read the garment label on your hospital uniform in order to cut down on the risk of damaging, fading, bleeding, or premature pilling of the fabric. Also, the fewer the clothes per load, the more efficient your washing machine will be at removing stains, so don't overload your washer. Wash new, dark-colored items in a separate load the first couple of times (always washing darks separately is best when possible.) Lighter colored clothing will come out looking dingy when washed when darker colors.
Assuming that you are wearing cotton scrubs, or a poly-cotton blend scrub uniform, when you notice a fresh stain, the first step would be to do your best to remove the stain with a clean cloth and a bit of water. If you do that, when you get home and wash your uniform in warm water, the stain is much more likely to come out. Also, for fresh blood stains, hydrogen peroxide works like a charm. Again, wash your scrubs as quickly as possible when you are able.
Any protein-based stains are best treated with a soak in cold water. Rub the fabric to dislodge the stain. Finish up by washing the item in the washing machine with warm water.
Oil-based stains should be washed using the hottest water safe for the fabric as quickly as possible.
Coffee, wine (let's hope you're not drinking on the job?), and any other stains with tannin should be rinsed in cold water and then washed in the hottest water safe for the fabric.
Stains that are in the 'dye' category should be pre-treated with a stain remover, rinsed thoroughly, and then washed in the hottest water safe for the fabric.
Bad day? You have all of those types of stains and more on your scrubs? Scrape and/or scrub the stains using hot water, then wash in the hottest water safe for the fabric.
Remember, it's always helpful to have handy a "Tide Pen" or "Bleach Pen." Of course, only use bleach on white fabric that you know can be bleached.
Another tip is to try and not let the stain dry - keep it wet. If the stain does not come off after the first wash, do not throw it in the dryer and try again. Wash it immediately before it has a chance to get dry.
These few, simple steps can save many sets of scrubs.
Just as a reminder, when preparing your laundry, it always helps to read the garment label on your hospital uniform in order to cut down on the risk of damaging, fading, bleeding, or premature pilling of the fabric. Also, the fewer the clothes per load, the more efficient your washing machine will be at removing stains, so don't overload your washer. Wash new, dark-colored items in a separate load the first couple of times (always washing darks separately is best when possible.) Lighter colored clothing will come out looking dingy when washed when darker colors.
Assuming that you are wearing cotton scrubs, or a poly-cotton blend scrub uniform, when you notice a fresh stain, the first step would be to do your best to remove the stain with a clean cloth and a bit of water. If you do that, when you get home and wash your uniform in warm water, the stain is much more likely to come out. Also, for fresh blood stains, hydrogen peroxide works like a charm. Again, wash your scrubs as quickly as possible when you are able.
Any protein-based stains are best treated with a soak in cold water. Rub the fabric to dislodge the stain. Finish up by washing the item in the washing machine with warm water.
Oil-based stains should be washed using the hottest water safe for the fabric as quickly as possible.
Coffee, wine (let's hope you're not drinking on the job?), and any other stains with tannin should be rinsed in cold water and then washed in the hottest water safe for the fabric.
Stains that are in the 'dye' category should be pre-treated with a stain remover, rinsed thoroughly, and then washed in the hottest water safe for the fabric.
Bad day? You have all of those types of stains and more on your scrubs? Scrape and/or scrub the stains using hot water, then wash in the hottest water safe for the fabric.
Remember, it's always helpful to have handy a "Tide Pen" or "Bleach Pen." Of course, only use bleach on white fabric that you know can be bleached.
Another tip is to try and not let the stain dry - keep it wet. If the stain does not come off after the first wash, do not throw it in the dryer and try again. Wash it immediately before it has a chance to get dry.
These few, simple steps can save many sets of scrubs.
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Nursing Scrubs and Medical Scrubs Made in the USA
Nurses scrubs, medical scrubs hospital uniforms that are made in the USA are not easy to find. Nurses uniforms aside, any clothing item made in the USA is a rarity. In fact, ninety-seven percent of all clothing sold in the United States is no longer made in the U.S. However, on some tags, the words "Made in the USA" might even mean the clothes were made in Guam, Puerto Rico and the Marinas Islands, which are U.S. territories and possessions that don't necessarily have to pay workers the U.S. minimum wage but can still use the 'Made in the USA' phrase.
U.S. content must be disclosed on labels in clothing, furs and cars. But do people care more about the origin of the item or the cost associated with that item? Is the manufacturing tag on the hospital uniforms more important than the price tag? And, why do products that are American-made cost more? If the company does not have to pay importing fees, one would think that the product would cost less. The fact of the matter is that it is a labor-intensive industry, so wherever a company can find the cheapest labor is probably where the production is going to go. Companies that import their products hurts the American textile worker. However, being able to purchase cheaper goods also helps the American consumer - they can wear a Made in China set of medical scrubs in the colors red, white and blue and can still hang onto their green. Seventy-seven percent of Americans said that price is the most important factor when buying clothes, which includes medical uniforms.
Shopping for nurses scrubs and medical scrubs online, it is easy to find several retailers who actually advertise 'imported cotton' or 'imported poly/cotton.' However, it is difficult to find 'Made in the USA.' One scrubs online retail shop, blue sky scrubs, advertises that all of their products are handmade in the USA - and their prices make their claim believable. Clearly, the companies that sell medical scrubs online for $4.99 per item are importing their products. They are likely purchasing their fabric overseas as well. The CEO of blue sky scrubs admits to previously ordering their products from the Dominican Republic. However, since they had started manufacturing their products in the USA, after ordering just one large order of nurses scrubs and surgical scrub hats from the Dominican Republic, blue sky scrubs quickly switched back to their Houston, TX scrubs manufacturer. Apparently, the difference in quality was astonishing. The handful of people who sew the Houston-made scrubs do not use machines. Every item is hand-cut, hand-measured, and hand-sewn. Of course, there are drawbacks to sporting the USA label. First, the prices have to be higher to account for the cost of labor in the United States, as well as the cost of the fabric and the cost to keep the utilities on and pay the rent for the building where the scrubs are made. The cost of living and employing is higher, therefore the cost of the nursing scrubs reflect that. One of the other drawbacks to having the USA made medical uniforms is that since each item is hand-cut and hand-sewn, there are bound to be variations between sizes. For example, not all of their small scrub tops are exactly the same "small." There can be up to 1/2 inch variation in each item, which some medical professional who wear scrubs do not like, especially since the price is higher than other scrubs such as Cherokee or Dickies scrubs. Also, the selection of these hand-sewn scrubs is limited. Urbane scrubs have many colors and styles. Sewing scrubs and scrub hats by hand is a tedious process, so although the American scrubs company may want to expand their line, the likelihood of that being in the near future is slim. Additionally, keeping the popular scrubs in stock is difficult because they take longer to make than those scrubs that are mass-made by a machine. Even so, the loyal customers who have purchased the scrubs that are made by an American hand rarely want to go back to the other options, regardless of cost, selection, and availability. Therefore,even though there are Cons, these American-made scrubs will continue their manufacturing in the US.
U.S. content must be disclosed on labels in clothing, furs and cars. But do people care more about the origin of the item or the cost associated with that item? Is the manufacturing tag on the hospital uniforms more important than the price tag? And, why do products that are American-made cost more? If the company does not have to pay importing fees, one would think that the product would cost less. The fact of the matter is that it is a labor-intensive industry, so wherever a company can find the cheapest labor is probably where the production is going to go. Companies that import their products hurts the American textile worker. However, being able to purchase cheaper goods also helps the American consumer - they can wear a Made in China set of medical scrubs in the colors red, white and blue and can still hang onto their green. Seventy-seven percent of Americans said that price is the most important factor when buying clothes, which includes medical uniforms.
Shopping for nurses scrubs and medical scrubs online, it is easy to find several retailers who actually advertise 'imported cotton' or 'imported poly/cotton.' However, it is difficult to find 'Made in the USA.' One scrubs online retail shop, blue sky scrubs, advertises that all of their products are handmade in the USA - and their prices make their claim believable. Clearly, the companies that sell medical scrubs online for $4.99 per item are importing their products. They are likely purchasing their fabric overseas as well. The CEO of blue sky scrubs admits to previously ordering their products from the Dominican Republic. However, since they had started manufacturing their products in the USA, after ordering just one large order of nurses scrubs and surgical scrub hats from the Dominican Republic, blue sky scrubs quickly switched back to their Houston, TX scrubs manufacturer. Apparently, the difference in quality was astonishing. The handful of people who sew the Houston-made scrubs do not use machines. Every item is hand-cut, hand-measured, and hand-sewn. Of course, there are drawbacks to sporting the USA label. First, the prices have to be higher to account for the cost of labor in the United States, as well as the cost of the fabric and the cost to keep the utilities on and pay the rent for the building where the scrubs are made. The cost of living and employing is higher, therefore the cost of the nursing scrubs reflect that. One of the other drawbacks to having the USA made medical uniforms is that since each item is hand-cut and hand-sewn, there are bound to be variations between sizes. For example, not all of their small scrub tops are exactly the same "small." There can be up to 1/2 inch variation in each item, which some medical professional who wear scrubs do not like, especially since the price is higher than other scrubs such as Cherokee or Dickies scrubs. Also, the selection of these hand-sewn scrubs is limited. Urbane scrubs have many colors and styles. Sewing scrubs and scrub hats by hand is a tedious process, so although the American scrubs company may want to expand their line, the likelihood of that being in the near future is slim. Additionally, keeping the popular scrubs in stock is difficult because they take longer to make than those scrubs that are mass-made by a machine. Even so, the loyal customers who have purchased the scrubs that are made by an American hand rarely want to go back to the other options, regardless of cost, selection, and availability. Therefore,even though there are Cons, these American-made scrubs will continue their manufacturing in the US.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
Many Hospitals Move to Color Coding Departments and Staff Members, blue sky scrubs Works to Accomodate the Many Requests
Recently, many hospitals have made a shift in uniform requirements. blue sky scrubs is working diligently to ensure that all of their clients who work in a hospital setting and are required to wear certain colors are able to order those colors from blue sky scrubs. blue sky scrubs is also offering a free scrub top to clients who order a scrub cap (details below.) Our clients decide our products. We have recently added to our scrub line many new colors, all of which have been suggestions from our clients. We are hoping to offer all of the colors requested by the end of the year.
Austin, TX -- Recently, many hospitals such as those in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, NM have made a shift in uniform requirements. Where nurses used to greet their pediatric patients with cheery Scooby Doo scrub tops, which would show that they are amicable and friendly to the children in that ward, they are now often required to wear one assigned solid color or a combination of two colors. While many would think this may stifle individuality, it has become a decision that many doctors, nurses, and other medical professional respect and support. Additionally, the patients are relieved by the changes as well. There aren't too many places people go that create the same level of anxiety and stress -- before even stepping inside -- as does a hospital. Having each department instantly recognizable helps the patient have confidence in the medical care he or she is about to receive.
blue sky scrubs adds many new colors to their existing scrub line.
Medical scrubs promote a clean, crisp image and first impressions are very important, not only in personal and business settings, but also in a hospital where a patient should feel as relaxed and at ease as is possible. Having the ability to distinguish between nurses, doctors, and other staff is key in easing a patient's mind and allowing for them to feel safe knowing who is caring for them and who to call on when they need medical attention.
Hospitals have made these changes not only for the patient's benefit, but also for the benefit of the staff. Choosing a nursing uniform is part of a medical professional's career that has immediate affects on those they work with as well as those they work around. For example, in emergency situations, the new requirement to wear color coordinated nursing scrubs can immediately give nurses and their colleagues a visual cue, alerting them to who they can call on for assistance even if they don't know their coworkers.
Nursing scrubs have been a significant part of the nursing field for over a century. Modern-day medical scrubs do not stop at functionality and are much more practical for today's faster paced society. Hospitals realize that a nurse is usually the first person someone sees when they enter the hospital, and often the last person they see on their way out. Having the new color requirement ensures the image hospitals are wanting to maintain and allowing nurses and other medical professional to be at ease knowing they are wearing the "right thing." Labor and Delivery Nurse Mary Elias says, "When I am getting ready for work, the last thing I need to think about is whether or not something looks 'good' on me or if it's not comfortable or if it matches. It's nice that the hospital where I work has chosen the color for me, as that's one less thing to think about in a very hectic and stressful department. All of my attention needs to be devoted to my patients and none of my attention needs to be worrying about what I am wearing." Elias also says, "Don't get me wrong - I do like to look and feel good at work, so I sometimes throw a little style in the mix and splurge on a pair of blue sky scrubs, instead of always wearing the scrubs the hospital provides."
At most hospitals, as long as the color is correct, the brand is the decision of the employee. However, many of these colors are not offered by all scrub manufacturers. blue sky scrubs CEO David Marquardt says, "Our clients decide our products. We have recently added to our scrub line many new colors, all of which have been suggestions from our clients. We are hoping to offer all of the colors requested by the end of the year." blue sky scrubs did not previously offer Royal Blue, a color required by Memorial Hermann in Houston, TX, but thanks to the many email requests from medical personnel, blue sky scrubs now carries the color. Another color request was "O.R. Green" or "Surgical Green," which is one of blue sky scrubs' most recent additions, thanks to the many requests from the Emergency Room staff at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin, TX. Pine Green (also called Hunter green), and Pink and Turquoise (for the staff members who work on a Labor and Delivery team in Houston, TX) are also colors requested by staff members who are required to be color-coded. When asked if there were any other pending scrub colors, Marquardt answered, "We have recently had a number of requests for 'Caribbean Blue' and, of all colors I would not have expected to offer, white. We are hoping to find our special fabric in Caribbean Blue and we are also hoping to find a white fabric that is resistant to stains." Marquardt also said, "blue sky scrubs is constantly working to ensure that everyone who orders our scrubs is 100% satisfied."
If you would like to receive a free scrub top with purchase, visit www.blueskyscrubs.com and add both a scrub hat and a Simple scrub top to your cart. During checkout, enter code BS1ST40 and your cart will be deducted the price of the Simple scrub top. This offer is good through February 28, 2009.
Austin, TX -- Recently, many hospitals such as those in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, NM have made a shift in uniform requirements. Where nurses used to greet their pediatric patients with cheery Scooby Doo scrub tops, which would show that they are amicable and friendly to the children in that ward, they are now often required to wear one assigned solid color or a combination of two colors. While many would think this may stifle individuality, it has become a decision that many doctors, nurses, and other medical professional respect and support. Additionally, the patients are relieved by the changes as well. There aren't too many places people go that create the same level of anxiety and stress -- before even stepping inside -- as does a hospital. Having each department instantly recognizable helps the patient have confidence in the medical care he or she is about to receive.
blue sky scrubs adds many new colors to their existing scrub line.
Medical scrubs promote a clean, crisp image and first impressions are very important, not only in personal and business settings, but also in a hospital where a patient should feel as relaxed and at ease as is possible. Having the ability to distinguish between nurses, doctors, and other staff is key in easing a patient's mind and allowing for them to feel safe knowing who is caring for them and who to call on when they need medical attention.
Hospitals have made these changes not only for the patient's benefit, but also for the benefit of the staff. Choosing a nursing uniform is part of a medical professional's career that has immediate affects on those they work with as well as those they work around. For example, in emergency situations, the new requirement to wear color coordinated nursing scrubs can immediately give nurses and their colleagues a visual cue, alerting them to who they can call on for assistance even if they don't know their coworkers.
Nursing scrubs have been a significant part of the nursing field for over a century. Modern-day medical scrubs do not stop at functionality and are much more practical for today's faster paced society. Hospitals realize that a nurse is usually the first person someone sees when they enter the hospital, and often the last person they see on their way out. Having the new color requirement ensures the image hospitals are wanting to maintain and allowing nurses and other medical professional to be at ease knowing they are wearing the "right thing." Labor and Delivery Nurse Mary Elias says, "When I am getting ready for work, the last thing I need to think about is whether or not something looks 'good' on me or if it's not comfortable or if it matches. It's nice that the hospital where I work has chosen the color for me, as that's one less thing to think about in a very hectic and stressful department. All of my attention needs to be devoted to my patients and none of my attention needs to be worrying about what I am wearing." Elias also says, "Don't get me wrong - I do like to look and feel good at work, so I sometimes throw a little style in the mix and splurge on a pair of blue sky scrubs, instead of always wearing the scrubs the hospital provides."
At most hospitals, as long as the color is correct, the brand is the decision of the employee. However, many of these colors are not offered by all scrub manufacturers. blue sky scrubs CEO David Marquardt says, "Our clients decide our products. We have recently added to our scrub line many new colors, all of which have been suggestions from our clients. We are hoping to offer all of the colors requested by the end of the year." blue sky scrubs did not previously offer Royal Blue, a color required by Memorial Hermann in Houston, TX, but thanks to the many email requests from medical personnel, blue sky scrubs now carries the color. Another color request was "O.R. Green" or "Surgical Green," which is one of blue sky scrubs' most recent additions, thanks to the many requests from the Emergency Room staff at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin, TX. Pine Green (also called Hunter green), and Pink and Turquoise (for the staff members who work on a Labor and Delivery team in Houston, TX) are also colors requested by staff members who are required to be color-coded. When asked if there were any other pending scrub colors, Marquardt answered, "We have recently had a number of requests for 'Caribbean Blue' and, of all colors I would not have expected to offer, white. We are hoping to find our special fabric in Caribbean Blue and we are also hoping to find a white fabric that is resistant to stains." Marquardt also said, "blue sky scrubs is constantly working to ensure that everyone who orders our scrubs is 100% satisfied."
If you would like to receive a free scrub top with purchase, visit www.blueskyscrubs.com and add both a scrub hat and a Simple scrub top to your cart. During checkout, enter code BS1ST40 and your cart will be deducted the price of the Simple scrub top. This offer is good through February 28, 2009.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
published in wall street journal
Check it out!
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/blue-sky-scrubs-announces-its/story.aspx?guid=%7B72AF9D92-134F-4444-80E6-D47437F76141%7D&dist=msr_10
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/blue-sky-scrubs-announces-its/story.aspx?guid=%7B72AF9D92-134F-4444-80E6-D47437F76141%7D&dist=msr_10
Monday, January 26, 2009
medical scrubs at blueskyscrubs.com
http://www.blueskyscrubs.com/ has great nursing scrubs and medical scrubs.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
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