P01 - 16 No Smoking Policy 10-1-19.pdf
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- 36C77623R0126
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This document outlines a change to the smoking policy at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois. Beginning October 1, 2019, smoking and the use of all tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, vape pens, e-cigarettes and e-cigars, will be prohibited on the entire VA hospital campus for patients, visitors, contractors, volunteers, vendors and employees. Those unable to comply may receive a federal citation. The hospital encourages leaving all tobacco products and devices at home, and certain areas may require storing such items when visiting. The VA hospital can also help veterans quit tobacco use through their Primary Care Teams.
The related federal contract opportunity is for expanding sterile processing at Building 200 of the Hines VA hospital. The pre-solicitation notice was issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center in Austin, with a solicitation number of 36C77623R0126 and opportunity name of C1DA--578-375 Expand Sterile Processing - Hines for Building 200.
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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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