1-800-LUNG USA (local program information provided) ALF Washington DC Quitline 1-800-399-5589 Smoking Policies - Hospitals (National data provided by Tom Peterson, MMPC) By the late 70s-early 80s: Sales of tobacco products in hospitals eliminated Smoke-free wards/areas introduced By 1978, only: 42% had any anti-smoking regulations 1.2% had total indoor bans 1988 survey: 90% had some form of internal restrictions 8% were smoke-free indoors 1991: JCAHO standards issued, and 1993 inspections: 95.6% found compliant Smoke-Free Grounds Over 80 hospitals in the USA have implemented smoke-free campus policies In Virginia: Major hospital in Southwest Virginia (5/05) Danville Regional Medical Center (7/05) Potomac Hospital UVA Health System Mary Washington Hospital Major private university Major health insurance company Indian Creek Correctional Center St

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