Policy
NRMC supports a clean air environment throughout the hospital campus and the reduction of the risks associated with tobacco use and exposure to second hand smoke. The sale of cigarettes and tobacco products on the NRMC campus is prohibited.

In keeping with the NRMC Mission, Quality Healthcare, Optimal Wellness, NRMC prohibits the use of tobacco products on the NRMC campus and in NRMC vehicles. This policy applies to all individuals on the NRMC campus. Adherence to this policy is a condition to continued employment and medical staff privileges at NRMC. Tobacco Use Cessation information is available to patients, hospital and medical staff who desire information on how to stop using tobacco products. Tobacco cessation assistance may be provided to employees, allied health professionals and medical staff through the NRMC Employee Health department.

Procedure
Adherence
All hospital employees, allied health professionals and medical staff share and have the responsibility to enforce this policy. Management, Supervisory Staff, Executive Leadership and Medical Executive Committee Leadership are expected to enforce this policy and ensure compliance.

All applicants for employment, Allied Health Professional privileges, Medical Staff privileges, volunteer duties, contract employees, and students will be informed of the Tobacco Use Policy during the application and orientation process.

Any of the above listed persons observed using tobacco products on the hospital campus are to be reported to the appropriate supervisor/department manager/medical staff committee

Patients and Visitors
Employees, allied health professionals and medical staff members are authorized and encouraged to communicate our Tobacco Free Campus policy with courtesy and diplomacy to patients and visitors desiring to use Tobacco products on the NRMC campus. Patients and visitors will be notified of the policy prior to arrival whenever possible. Signs stating “NRMC is a tobacco free campus” will be posted at all building entrances and at seating areas around the hospital campus. Receptacles for cigarette butts will be located in such a manner that encourages disposal of smoking materials well away from all entry ways and ventilation intake systems.