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Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this presentation attendees will be able to:
- A. Learners will understand the definition of a comprehensive tobacco cessation program for hospital patients.
- B. Learners will understand the rationale for and benefits of routine tobacco dependence screening/treatment for all hospitalized patients.
- C. Learners will understand what some hospitals in the U.S. and Canada are doing to assist patients who use tobacco.
Conference participants who would find value in this session include all tobacco control advocates interested in tobacco cessation and health system policy change. Specifically, those persons who have an interest in working with hospitals, hospital systems, and state hospital associations to make tobacco assessment and treatment a routine part of patient care.
Key Points:
Participants in this session will learn the importance of a hospital tobacco cessation program for all patients. Specifically, they will:
- Understand the definition of a comprehensive tobacco cessation program for patients.
- Understand the rationale for and benefits of routine tobacco dependence screening/treatment for all hospitalized patients.
- Be exposed to real world tobacco cessation initiatives in U.S. and Canadian hospitals.
Educational Experience:
Three experts from different backgrounds/environments will present to the audience. One, from the perspective of an individual hospital doing excellent work in patient tobacco cessation. A second, representing a nationwide effort in Canada. The third, speaking about a statewide initiative in North Carolina. Presenters will share with the audience how their hospital-based efforts in patient tobacco assessment and treatment came about and what the future holds.
Benefits:
Session attendees will benefit from hearing firsthand how a single institution, a nationwide effort, and a statewide initiative were initiated to routinely help tobacco users. Data on program efficacy will be shared. These hospital-based programs can and should be replicated in every state and community.