11) No Smoking Policy 10-1-19.pdf
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This document contains a notice regarding a change to the smoking policy at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois, as well as information about a related federal contract opportunity for construction services at the same location.
The smoking policy notice informs patients, visitors, contractors, volunteers, vendors and employees that beginning October 1, 2019, smoking and tobacco use will no longer be allowed anywhere on the VA campus, in accordance with creating a safe and healthy environment. Those unable to comply may receive a federal citation. The hospital will also help veterans quit tobacco use upon request.
The federal contract opportunity is a competitive SDVOSB set-aside to furnish all labor, materials and work for the Hines EHRM Construction Project located at the Hines VA Medical Center. With a magnitude between $200,000-$500,000, the project is solicited in accordance with the VAAR and seeks a contractor to perform the required construction work as outlined in the drawings and specifications. The soliciting agency is the Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center located in Austin.
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VA U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital 5000 S. 5th Avenue Hines, IL 60141 708-202-8387
Veterans Health Administration
Dear Veteran, The Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital is changing our smoking policy to provide a safe and healthy environment. The policy covers all smoking and tobacco material including but not limited to:
• Cigarettes
• Cigars
• Pipes
• Chewing tobacco
• Vape pens, e-cigarettes, or e-cigars.
Beginning October 1, 2019, smoking and tobacco use will no longer be allowed on the VA campus for patients, visitors, contractors, volunteers, vendors, and employees. Those unable to comply with this change may receive a Federal citation (ticket).
You are encouraged to leave all tobacco products and devices at home. To reduce the risk of fire near oxygen and other gases used at our site, you may be required to store tobacco products and devices if visiting certain areas of the hospital.
Hines VA can help Veterans quit tobacco use. If you would like more information about this service, please contact your Primary Care Team.
Thank you for serving our country and allowing us to care for you.
Steven E. Braverman, M.D.
Hospital Director
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