The Making of a Smoke-free Medical Center

Richard D. Hurt; Kenneth G. Berge; Kenneth P. Offord; David A. Leonard; Doreen K. Gerlach; Chris Larson Renquist; Michael R. O’hara

doi:10.1001/jama.1989.03420010105042

The Making of a Smoke-free Medical Center

Richard D. Hurt, Kenneth G. Berge, Kenneth P. Offord, David A. Leonard, Doreen K. Gerlach, Chris Larson Renquist, Michael R. O’hara

Primary Care Internal Medicine

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The concept of smoke-free medical facilities is in its formative stages, and such policies have received broad support. Although smoking has been restricted at Mayo Medical Center for many years, in 1986 it was decided that the medical center should become smoke free. This report summarizes the methods used in developing and implementing a smoke-free policy. This experience suggests that with proper planning, the implementation can be smooth. The message being given to patients and staff concerning the health risk of smoking is now more consistent, and there has been wide acceptance of the policy by staff and patients. It is concluded that such a policy can be effectively implemented, if it is well planned and supported.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	95-97
Number of pages	3
Journal	JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association
Volume	261
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.1989.03420010105042
State	Published - Jan 6 1989

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