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On May 1, 2005 Southeastern Med extended their
tobacco-free policies to include all outdoor grounds, property and
parking areas. Eliminating tobacco use from hospital campuses is a
national trend that provides a healthier environment for everyone who
visits the campus. This means all patients; visitors and associates
will not encounter second-hand smoke while visiting Southeastern Med’s
property. We believe this effort will create a healthier environment
for everyone who visits our campuses by eliminating second-hand smoke.
It demonstrates Southeastern Med’s commitment to improve the health of
the community by setting an example for other organizations and
businesses to follow. The Tobacco & Smoke-Free campus initiative is
driven by the strategic goal to improve the level of safety and quality
within the hospital and ambulatory areas. Southeastern Med strives to
be the Provider of Choice, offering exceptional care to individuals and
maintaining a safe and healing environment. The Employer of Choice
strategy also directs the tobacco & smoke-free hospital campus
initiative through providing a clean and safe environment for staff to
continuously provide quality care and work.
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