Efforts to build a smoke-free environment at the largest hospital in Ha Tinh

(Baohatinh.vn) - Determining that building a clean and safe medical examination and treatment environment is a regular task, for many years, Ha Tinh General Hospital has made efforts to maintain the model of a "smoke-free hospital".

Dr. Le Van Dung - Deputy Director of the Hospital said: "Every day, the hospital receives thousands of patients and their families, to change a habit that has existed for a long time in society is not a matter of a day or two.

It is important to make people understand that the hospital environment needs to be absolutely clean. Every staff member must be an example in saying no to cigarettes, only then will patients and their families be aware of self-regulating their behavior.

Over the past time, the hospital has maintained the hanging and placing of "No Smoking" signs in visible locations.

To create change, recently, the hospital has maintained the hanging and placing of "No Smoking" signs in visible locations, broadcast propaganda about the harmful effects of tobacco on the hospital's loudspeaker system, and integrated the topic of preventing and combating the harmful effects of tobacco into department meetings and activities.

Departments and offices are assigned the responsibility of monitoring and reminding patients and their families to comply with regulations. The hospital union also includes the criterion of “no smoking on campus” in monthly competition evaluation, contributing to forming self-awareness among staff.

Maintain a smoke-free hospital environment to contribute to improving service quality, towards the image of a friendly and civilized hospital.

Not only stopping at propaganda, the hospital also focuses on setting an example from the medical team and doctors. Master, Doctor Tran Ngoc Anh - Deputy Head of the Department of Internal Medicine shared: "When medical staff set an example, it will be easier for patients to change their perception. We always remind each other that we cannot advise patients to quit smoking if we ourselves still maintain that habit. Currently, most patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, high blood pressure, stroke, etc. are related to long-term smoking. Each serious case is a reminder for us to persistently propagate, helping patients understand that quitting smoking is the way to protect their health."

That perseverance has had a positive impact on people's awareness. Mr. Phan Van Dinh (65 years old) in Duc Thinh commune shared: "In the past, every time I went to the doctor or took my family to the doctor, I would smoke while waiting, but now everywhere I look there are "no smoking" signs, moreover, doctors and nurses all say no to cigarettes, so I also realized my wrong behavior and quit smoking in the hospital. Not only that, I also practiced quitting smoking, and now, I have basically quit smoking."

The message of preventing the harmful effects of tobacco was included in the sports tournament on October 20 by the Provincial General Hospital.

Thanks to the synchronous participation of leaders, officers and employees, the "smoke-free hospital" model at Ha Tinh General Hospital is increasingly becoming more organized. Smoking in the campus has significantly decreased, the space in the departments is cleaner and more airy, and the awareness of patients and their families has been raised. Many people when coming for examination and treatment have proactively reminded each other to follow the regulations, creating a civilized and friendly environment.

“Keeping the hospital environment smoke-free not only protects the health of patients but also contributes to building a civilized lifestyle in the entire healthcare system. This is something we are determined to do resolutely to maintain a clean environment for patients,” Dr. Le Van Dung affirmed.

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