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veronica  
#1 Posted : 08 September 2010 16:19:44(UTC)
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veronica

Hi As h&S in a private hospital with individual bedrooms we do enforce a no smoking policy but obviously patients do try and smoke in their rooms , just trying to explore options . The exemptions around the smoking ban are a bit woolly and don't actually mention hospitals , do you think that designated hostel rooms would cover also what sort of control measures would be in place in these ? Any help appreciated
Clairel  
#2 Posted : 08 September 2010 16:25:53(UTC)
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Clairel

I don't think it is woolly at all. Hospitals are not mentioned in the exemptions section and therefore they are not exempt. If a patient refuses to stop smoking in their bedroom you are expected to take appropriate action. If necessary that would mean asking them to leave the hospital.
freelance safety  
#3 Posted : 08 September 2010 16:28:36(UTC)
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freelance safety

Clairel, nice to have your clear and concise advice again, straight to the point as usual. Beat me to it!
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