Smoke-free Scotland - Guidance on smoking policies for the NHS, local authorities and care service providers

Guidance on smoking policies for the NHS, local authorities and care service providers


7 Checklist for Action

Action

Required for compliance

Evidence of good practice

Are all reasonable steps being taken to ensure that all staff, visitors and customers are not smoking on the premises, including the removal of ashtrays?

v v

Is signage of the correct size and positioned correctly?

v v

Has the organisation developed a comprehensive tobacco control policy?

v

Has the organisation developed and implemented a policy with staff to ensure that infringements by employees, customers, members etc. are dealt with under agreed procedures?

v

Does the organisation promote smoking cessation to staff, patients, clients and visitors?

v

Have links been established with local NHS cessation services?

v

Are the tobacco policy and smoke- free status of the buildings regularly monitored, reviewed and evaluated?

v
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