Are there resources to help employees with the transition?
A wealth of resources are available on the hospital Intranet [include Web address], including both materials to help communicate the new policy to patients and visitors and information to help employees in their own efforts to stop smoking. Educational programs will help train staff on the new policy. Special cessation programs will also be provided for employees. Nicotine substitutes, such as gum, patch and lozenges, are available in the Gift Shop and/or through quit smoking counselors.