Short answer. Short sleeves are common because of hand hygiene. Long sleeves on the floor are often restricted. Always read infection-control language, not only the dress code PDF.
Why short sleeves win
Wrist washing. Less cloth in sinks. Less cloth on patients.
If you need coverage
Ask whether a tight long sleeve under a short-sleeve top is allowed. Do not assume.
Shop medical scrubs at Yireh
The Classic V-Neck set ($86), The Zip-Front Jumpsuit ($98), and The Fashion Flare set ($86) are built as medical scrubs — nine colors, real pockets, a cut you will still wear at hour ten. Yireh’s three styles are short-sleeve uniforms — see Styles.
