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).

Pocket Guide and Info on NRT Mouth Spray

Check out the new resources available from Tobacco Free Futures:

1. Health Professionals Pocket Guide - information for health care professionals on how to support patients with a Brief Tobacco Intervention. Includes information on the 5As, motivational interviewing, different types of tobacco, pharmacotherapy etc...
2. Patient information handout on the new Nicotine Replacement Therapy - Mouth Sprays - the mouth spray is currently not available on the AHS formualary - I have come across several patients though who have tried it or have questions about it.

Copies can be obtained through the Tobacco Free Futures online ordering.

NRT Videos on YouTube

Check out the Tobacco Free Futures NRT Demonstration Videos posted on YouTube

Nicotine Patch
Nicotine Gum
Nicotine Inhaer
Nicotine Lozenge