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Clean break.

Carol Davis

    Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
    |March 21, 2006
    PubMed
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    Aintree Hospitals implemented a successful smoking ban, offering staff and patients accessible support and resources to quit smoking. This initiative aligns with the National Health Service's (NHS) goal to be smoke-free by 2006.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Healthcare Management

    Background:

    • The National Health Service (NHS) aims for a smoke-free environment by the end of 2006.
    • Aintree Hospitals NHS Trust implemented a workplace smoking ban.
    • Previous smoking prevalence and its impact on healthcare settings.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the impact of a smoking ban on a hospital environment.
    • To evaluate the effectiveness of on-site smoking cessation support for staff and patients.
    • To document strategies for achieving a smoke-free NHS.

    Main Methods:

    • Introduction of a comprehensive smoking ban.
    • Implementation of a 60-day countdown with reminders for staff.
    • Provision of accessible smoking cessation advice and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT).

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    Main Results:

    • The hospital environment experienced positive changes post-ban.
    • Staff and patients seeking to quit smoking received readily available support.
    • The initiative facilitated progress towards the NHS smoke-free target.

    Conclusions:

    • Workplace smoking bans in healthcare settings are feasible and beneficial.
    • Accessible, on-site cessation support is crucial for successful quitting.
    • Proactive strategies can aid healthcare organizations in meeting smoke-free objectives.