Thursday, January 24, 2008

NANAIMO HOSPITAL SMOKE FREE MARCH 1 2008

SMOKING BANNED AT
NANAIMO REGIONAL HOSPITAL

It is reported in the local press that all Vancouver Island Health Authority property will be smoke free as of March 1/08. Of course Nanaimo Regional Hospital falls into this category so hospital staff will be required to butt out on all Hospital property.
Smoking had been permitted within a certain distance of doors and windows but now the entire property will be out of bounds for smoking.
VIHA staff will be offered help to kick the habit and it is reported that some exceptions may be made for mental health patients who smoke heavily, as quitting cold turkey is not likely a viable option.
Editors Comment: If a hospital visit is in your future, you might want to go after the withdrawl stage is complete, or at least be prepared for some grumpy workers. :^)

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