ATT - 11 No Smoking Policy 10-1-19.pdf
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This document is a policy communication letter from the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital regarding a new smoking prohibition. The letter announces a comprehensive smoking and tobacco use ban effective October 1, 2019, which will apply to all individuals on the VA campus, including patients, visitors, contractors, volunteers, vendors, and employees. The policy covers all tobacco and nicotine delivery products such as cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, vape pens, e-cigarettes, and e-cigars.
The letter emphasizes safety and health considerations, warning that non-compliance may result in a Federal citation. It also notes potential fire risks near oxygen and medical gases, and offers supportive services for veterans seeking to quit tobacco use through their Primary Care Team. The communication is signed by Steven E. Braverman, M.D., Hospital Director, and provides the hospital's contact information at 5000 S. 5th Avenue in Hines, Illinois.
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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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