This is a friendly reminder to all clinical staff of University Village’s fragrance-free policy. Due to the nature of the residents and patients we serve, it is very important that we refrain from wearing perfume, cologne, heavily scented lotions, body sprays, or any other strongly fragranced products while at work.
Recently, we have received reports of respiratory distress and migraines that may be linked to exposure to strong scents. Even products that may seem mild to some individuals can trigger significant reactions in others.
We appreciate your commitment to maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for our residents, patients, visitors, and fellow team members!
Additional information and resources:
Artificial scents have no place in our hospitals
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4627866/
The impact of perfumes and cosmetic products on human health: a narrative review