Attachment 15 - No Smoking Policy 10-1-19.pdf
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- Y1DA--578-21-706 EHRM Training and Admin Space Support - Phase 2 - Hines, IL (VA-22-00052631)
- Solicitation number
- 36C77622B0050
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This document contains a notice from the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital announcing a change to its smoking policy, along with details of a related federal contract opportunity for training and administrative space support services at the hospital. 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 permitted anywhere on the VA campus grounds. Those unable to comply may receive a federal citation. The hospital encourages leaving all tobacco products at home, and in some areas visitors may be required to store such items. The VA can also help veterans quit tobacco use.
The related federal contract opportunity is solicitation number 36C77622B0050 from the Department of Veterans Affairs Technology Acquisition Center Austin. It seeks proposals for phase two of EHRM training and administrative space support services at the Hines, IL VA hospital, as described in the statement of work attached to the solicitation. Proposals are due by the date specified in the solicitation. The opportunity is open to all responsible sources.
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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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