1o. No Smoking Policy 10-1-19.pdf
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This document is a smoking policy notification letter from the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois. The letter announces a comprehensive smoking and tobacco ban across the entire VA campus effective October 1, 2019, which applies to patients, visitors, contractors, volunteers, vendors, and employees. The policy prohibits all tobacco and smoking products including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, vape pens, e-cigarettes, and e-cigars.
The notification outlines that individuals who do not comply with the new policy may receive a federal citation. The hospital encourages individuals to leave tobacco products at home and notes potential storage requirements in areas with oxygen and other gases due to fire risk. Additionally, the hospital offers assistance to veterans who want to quit tobacco use, recommending that interested individuals contact their Primary Care Team for more information. The letter is signed by Steven E. Braverman, M.D., the Hospital Director.
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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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