S02 - Att13 - No Smoking Policy 10-1-19.pdf
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- Z1DA--Install Patient Lifts 578-15-001
- Solicitation number
- 36C25225B0011
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This is a policy letter from the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital announcing changes to their smoking policy, which is included as an attachment to solicitation 36C25225B0011 for patient lift installation at the facility.
The letter outlines a complete ban on smoking and tobacco use on the VA campus effective October 1, 2019. The policy applies to all tobacco products including cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, and electronic smoking devices. The ban affects all individuals on campus including patients, visitors, contractors, volunteers, vendors, and employees, with violations subject to federal citation. The policy requires individuals to leave tobacco products at home or store them when visiting certain hospital areas due to fire safety concerns near medical gases. The hospital offers tobacco cessation services through Primary Care Teams for veterans seeking to quit.
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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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