Educational Program*

A comprehensive overview of the tobacco-free initiative intended for individual employee and student viewing at the desktop. Content is arranged by chapters and can be viewed in its entirety or by topics of interest.

*Note: You will need PowerPoint to view the educational program

Overview Presentation

Presents general information about the tobacco-free initiative in a PowerPoint format, appropriate for presentation to employee groups.

Manager Presentation

The overview presentation with additional slides outlining manager responsibilities related to employee compliance.

Presentation for Ancillary "Frontline" Staff

Information and guidelines for staff who have frequent contact with patients and visitors.

Sample Compliance Script

Suggested language for talking with a patient, visitor or employee about the new policy.

Sample Scheduling Script

Suggested language for use in patient scheduling, reminder and follow-up contacts.

Video Vignettes

Examples of ways to discuss the new policy with tobacco users. (10MB file; requires Windows Media Player)