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Smoke-free Campus Initiative
Using the Tool Kit

The following tool kit contents provide information on implementing a smoke-free environment on the hospital campus.

• Guide to Successful Implementation

This checklist is intended to highlight the key tactics and steps to ensure successful planning, implementation and monitoring of the smoke-free campus initiative.

• Sample Implementation Timeline

This one-year timeline includes the major activities involved in preparing to become a smoke-free campus within one year. MCHC is encouraging its member institutions to work toward this goal by November 2007.

• Sample Smoke-free Policy

This document briefly summarizes your hospital’s commitment to a healthy workplace and the plans the institution will implement to move toward a smoke-free environment.

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

This document provides answers to frequently asked questions about implementing a smoke-free environment on a hospital campus, including what it involves, who it affects and how.

• Recommendations for Communications Tools

Hospitals are encouraged to develop internal and external communications materials and signage to help communicate their smoke-free initiative and new policies.

• Smoke-free Resources and References

This document lists organizations and agencies that provide additional information about tobacco use and implementing a smoke-free environment. It includes links to sample planning documents, guide books and data sources.

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