Internal Reference Number: FOI_8006
Date Request Received: 17/06/2024 00:00:00
Date Request Replied To: 20/06/2024 00:00:00
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Request Summary: smoke free policy for ¾¨Ó㴫ý staff
Request Category: Students (Educational)
| Question Number 1: I am looking for policy information about second hand smoke exposure to staff undertaking home visits. Could you provide me with the latest smoke free policy (pdf) for your organisation. Could you also provide some additional details about any documented ongoing plans to update the current policy | |
| Answer To Question 1: Please see attached. Section 3 Scope - For staff, the rules that govern smoking and smoking at work are complex in a community setting. Staff who work out in the community and visit patients in their own homes should always seek the advice of their manager and the wishes of the patient. Clarification and advice can be obtained from the health and safety team The next anticipated renewal of the policy is not before Dec 24. To accompany this answer to question 1 please also see the documents listed below:  No Smoking and Vaping Policy.pdf | |
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Our staff at Salisbury District Hospital have long been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment they provide for our patients and for their innovation, commitment and professionalism. This has been recognised in a wide range of achievements and it is reflected in our award of ¾¨Ó㴫ý Foundation Trust status. This is afforded to hospitals that provide the highest standards of care.
