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Posted November 2005

Smoke-free Campus Initiative
Recommendations for
Communication Tools

Hospitals are encouraged to develop the following communications materials and methods to help communicate their smoke-free initiative and new policies. The other documents in this tool kit are provided to assist in creating content for these communications tools.

Internal Communication Tools

• Updated Human Resources Policy
• Talking Points for hospital leadership
• Frequently Asked Questions for employees
• Internal newsletter article(s) (employees and visitors)
• Leadership and staff meetings
• Training sessions for managers
• Hospital Intranet, all staff e-mails
• Help hot line/network, onsite counselors
• Paycheck inserts
• Wallet cards
• Cessation educational programming for employees
• Resources/references documents

External Communication Tools

• Hospital Web site
• Frequently Asked Questions for the public (post on Web site)
• News releases to local media
• Flyers in patient appointment reminders
• Educational events for community members

Campus Signage

• Signs, posters, displays and pamphlets placed in hospital lobbies, waiting areas
• Notices in present designated smoking areas
• Tip/reminder cards to be available in waiting areas for visitors

If you have any questions about the Smoke-Free Campus Initiative or the tool kit materials, please feel free to contact Gary L. Drain, Human Resources, at 312-906-6026 or Liz Leonard, Public Affairs, at 312-906-6142.

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