PLC Tobacco Free June 01, 2012

The Commitment:
Provide an environment that is tobacco free.
Support staff and patients with tobacco dependance.

The Goal:
Train 100% of front line clinical staff in brief tobacco interventions.
Inform all non clinical staff of the AHS Tobacco Free Environments policy and supports available.

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Referral to AlbertaQuits now available in SCM

ALBERTAQUITS HELPLINE – NEW REFERRAL
AlbertaQuits Helpline is a free telephone counselling service available to all Albertans wanting help to quit smoking or using other tobacco products.


The AlbertaQuits Helpline Referral form is now available as an order item in SCM.
  1. Click on the Order Entry icon. The Order Entry Worksheet will open.
  2. Type: AlbertaQuits Helpline Referral in the order search field. 
  3. Open the AlbertaQuits Helpline Referral order.
  4. Enter the referral reason and any appropriate information.
  5. Add anticipated discharge date  in the Additional information box if the patient is not ready for discharge.
  6. Submit order.

Referral Instructions:

AlbertaQuits Helpline will be in contact with you in 3 business days.
If you have not be een contacted by them you can call them directly.
The AlbertaQuits Helpline operates daily and can be reached at the toll free number 1-866-710-QUIT(7848).