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Summary
Most hospitals implemented smoking policies by 1986 to discourage smoking among employees, patients, and visitors. This survey assessed the prevalence and types of hospital smoking policies in place.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Healthcare Administration
Background:
- Hospital smoking policies are crucial for public health.
- Understanding the extent of policy implementation is important for healthcare management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey the prevalence of smoking policies in hospitals.
- To identify the types of smoking policies implemented by hospitals.
Main Methods:
- A survey was distributed to approximately 700 members of the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMD) in mid-1986.
- 258 usable responses were collected and analyzed.
Main Results:
- The majority of surveyed hospitals had policies to discourage smoking.
- Policies targeted employees, patients, medical staff, and visitors.
Conclusions:
- Hospitals widely adopted smoking control measures by 1986.
- These policies aimed to create healthier environments for all hospital occupants.