CHI St. Vincent Becomes Tobacco-Free Jan.1

All CHI St. Vincent facilities will become tobacco-free Jan. 1, 2018.

The new tobacco-free policy supports the hospital’s goal of providing a safe and healthy work environment and promoting the health and well-being of our coworkers, patients, volunteers and visitors. The full policy is available here.

This policy complies with Arkansas state law that bans smoking at all hospitals, hospital grounds and parking lots, which has been in effect since 2005.

This policy prohibits the use of all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, on CHI St. Vincent property and applies to all coworkers, physicians, volunteers, contractors, visitors, patients, vendors and temporary staff at all CHI St. Vincent facilities.

Additional information and resources will be given to our patients upon admission to CHI St. Vincent. As coworkers, we must model this expectation and dedication to health.

This policy requires all individuals refrain from the use of tobacco products while on CHI St. Vincent property and during work hours. Coworkers who do smoke should not report to work or return to work with the strong smell of tobacco smoke on their clothing.

Smoking cessation help is available. CHI St. Vincent provides resources, including free smoking cessation classes beginning Jan. 10. To register for the class, call 501.552.6500. Tobacco cessation drugs prescribed by a physician are covered 100% for those enrolled in CHI St. Vincent benefits. Smoking cessation resources are available here.