S02 5 No Smoking Policy 10-1-19.pdf

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This document is a notification from the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital regarding a change in their smoking policy. Effective October 1, 2019, smoking and tobacco use will no longer be permitted on the VA campus for patients, visitors, contractors, volunteers, vendors, and employees. Those who do not comply may receive a federal citation. The hospital can provide assistance to veterans who would like help quitting tobacco use.

The related federal contract opportunity is for the replacement of air handling units in Building 45 at the VA facility. The solicitation number is 36C25224B0014 and the opportunity is being issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network 12.

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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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