Are Crocs safe for healthcare workers?

End of dialog window. Because of the safety concerns, crocs with or without holes are banned from nurses in every medical facility; even those most healthcare workers consider them a good substitute for nursing clogs.

Why do medical professionals wear Crocs?

Crocs are a popular shoe brand for doctors mainly because of how easy they are to clean and sterilise. Working in medicine exposes people to blood, urine and other fluids that can easily stain clothes and footwear. Another reason why some doctors wear them is comfort.

Can CNA wear Crocs?

Crocs Work Clog Another affordable option is the Croc Work Clog. A word of caution first – many a CNA has slipped and fallen on wet floors wearing regular crocs, the flat soles and squishy foam are a recipe for disaster if the ground is at all wet. The work clog does not have this problem.

Can you wear Crocs as a medical assistant?

From May 10-14, Crocs is again giving away 10,000 pairs of “Crocs at Work” shoes to healthcare workers per day. You will have to verify that you are a medical worker to request your free pair. Now, we don’t know for sure, but it should work anyone in the medical field – nurses, doctors, CNA’s, medical assistants, etc.

Can I wear Crocs in the hospital?

A quick reminder, we don’t condone the use of Crocs in hospitals, at least as long as they are banned in the hospital you work in. If they are allowed in your hospital, which seems very unlikely, feel free to browse the net for options that might suit you.

Are Crocs good for your feet?

Crocs have the official seal of approval from the APMA, meaning the shoes have been found to be beneficial in promoting good foot and ankle care. But not all doctors have signed on to the medical value of the shoes.

Should you be wearing Crocs instead of flip-flops?

“I wear them when I’m operating for three or four hours at a time and I get the sense I’m standing on water — no leg pain, no back pain back pain, and no arch pain.” When the temperature starts to rise and flip-flops abound, Glickman also recommends trying Crocs instead. “Crocs offer more protection for your feet than flip-flops,” says Glickman.

How many pairs of shoes did Crocs donate in 2020?

In 2020, Crocs donated over 860,000 free pairs of shoes to healthcare workers on the frontlines of COVID-19. Now, just one year later, there’s no better way to say thank you than by doing it all over again.