S02 - Att13 - No Smoking Policy 10-1-19.pdf
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- 36C25224B0011
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This document is a notice from the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital regarding changes to their smoking policy. Effective October 1, 2019, smoking and tobacco use will no longer be allowed on the VA campus for patients, visitors, contractors, volunteers, vendors, and employees. The policy covers all smoking and tobacco materials, including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, and vaping devices. Those who do not comply may receive a federal citation. The hospital provides cessation assistance services for Veterans who wish to quit tobacco use.
The related federal contract opportunity is for the installation of patient lifts at multiple VA locations. The solicitation number is 36C25224B0011, and the contract is being issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 12. No further details about the specific products, services, or contract requirements are provided in the given information.
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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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