Transcript UT - Tobacco Free Campus

University of Toledo Smoke-Free and Tobacco-Free Campus
Policy Number: 3364-60-01
Presentation Overview:
Tobacco-Free Campus
Why Tobacco Free
Policy and Ordinance
Compliance and Enforcement
Tobacco-Free Information and Resources
TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS
January 1, 2008,
Policy # 3364-60-01, The
University of Toledo Health
Science Campus and
satellite facilities became
smoke-free and tobaccofree; and effective April 3,
2014, the policy was
expanded to prohibit the
use of electronic cigarettes,
otherwise known as ecigarettes
January 17, 2014,
the University Council
recommended that
“The University of
Toledo ban the use of
tobacco products on
all campuses and align
the necessary
resources to enforce
that
July, 23, 2012
Ohio Board of
Regents
recommended Ohio
University System
go Tobacco Free
August 1, 2011
after discussion with The
University of Toledo
Board of Trustees, Policy
# 3364-60-09 the Main
Campus, Scott Park
Campus, Center for Visual
Arts, Lake Erie Center
and Stranahan Arboretum
became tobacco-free, with
the exception of
“Designated Tobacco Use
Areas”
December 3, 2013,
The University of
Toledo Faculty Senate
via a Resolution
requested “that the
administration take the
necessary steps to
modify the University
of Toledo policy to
create a tobacco-free
university system
(tobacco, smokeless
tobacco, snus &
electronic cigarettes)
including all facilities
WHY TOBACCO FREE
Student Government sponsored surveys in 2013 indicate
that:
60.2% of students favor a campus wide smoking ban
65.23% of faculty and staff support a campus wide ban
on smoking
WHY TOBACCO FREE
providing a
supportive
environment that
helps tobacco
users cut back,
cease, or quit
tobacco products
protecting all
workers & students
from exposure to
secondhand smoke
promoting a safe
and healthy
environment
UT is
Committed
to
WHY TOBACCO FREE
THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO BOARD OF TRUSTEES - RESOLUTION NO. 14-04-08
that the Board of Trustees of The University of Toledo has determined
that its campuses and satellite locations shall be smoke-free and
tobacco-free; that the prohibition shall apply to tobacco, smokeless
tobacco, snuff/snus and electronic cigarettes; that the prohibition applies
to the marketing and sale of tobacco products; that tobacco cessation
programs shall be made available to students, faculty and staff; that
University policies be revised to provide for a smoke-free and tobaccofree environment both in indoor and outdoor spaces; and
that the President is authorized to take any and all necessary steps
to implement this resolution, the revised policies and enforcement of
the policies
WHAT IS THE POLICY?
Tobacco product use is prohibited in all buildings, grounds,
parking areas, and spaces
Except for expressly noted exceptions this policy applies
consistently to all faculty, staff, students, visitors, patients
and contractors of The University of Toledo:
(1) Main Campus
(2) Health Science Campus
(3) Scott Park Campus
(4) UTMC clinical satellite locations
(5) Center for the Visual Arts
(6) Lake Erie Center
1. Stranahan Arboretum
WHAT IS THE POLICY?
DefinitionsTobacco Products: All tobacco-derived obtaining products, including but
not limited to cigarettes (clove, bidis, kreteks), electronic cigarettes or
nicotine vaporizers, cigars, cigarillos, hookah smoked products, pipes,
oral tobacco (e.g., spit and spitless, smokeless, chew, snuff) and nasal
tobacco. It also includes any product intended to mimic tobacco
products, contain tobacco flavoring or deliver nicotine other than for the
purpose of cessation.
Tobacco-free policy exceptions
(a) This policy does not constrain approved academic research on
tobacco conducted for an academic purpose in a controlled
laboratory environment.
Compliance and Enforcement
ENFORCEMENT
COMPLIANCE & ENFORCEMENT
COMPLIANCE & ENFORCEMENT
 Tobacco-free signs are posted throughout UT’S buildings
and grounds
 Compliance of the policy resides with everyone
 Voluntary compliance will be sought by means of publicity,
education programs, and the issuance of warnings, where
appropriate
COMPLIANCE & ENFORCEMENT
If you see a person smoking on UT property:
 Be polite and friendly
 Assume that the person does not know about the policy
 Explain that tobacco use is not permitted on UT property
 If the person refuses to comply and becomes hostile,
simply walk away and contact Campus Police
TOBACCO FREE INFORMATION & RESOURCES
Tobacco Dependence Treatment Medications
Type
Form
Common Brand Names
Availability
Nicotine Replacement
Therapy
Gum
Nicorette©
Over-the-counter
Patch
Nicoderm CQ©
Habitrol©
Over-the-counter
Inhaler
Nicotrol©
Prescription
Nasal Spray
Nicotrol©
Prescription
Lozenge
Commit©
Nicorette mini lozenge©
Over-the-counter
Bupropion SR
Pill
Zyban©
Prescription
Varenicline
Pill
Chantix©
Prescription
TOBACCO FREE INFORMATION & RESOURCES
Benefit
Prescription Medication
Benefits or Services Provided by The University of Toledo
Description
Used to help cessation success
NICOTROL INHALER©
NICOTROL NASAL ©
CHANTIX©
BUPROPRION SR
Employer Provides
Members of the University of Toledo Health Insurance Plan
may find the formulary under the benefits link:
http://hr.utoledo.edu for specific copayment information

Counseling
Face to Face
Other
www.Smokefree.gov
1-800-QuitNow
(1-800-784-8669)
The Ohio Tobacco Quit Line
The Quit Center
800-227-6007
Personal support through every phase
of the quitting process
Rocket Wellness ~ positive behavior-change approach
to smoking cessation
419.383.6695

University of Toledo Outpatient Pharmacies~
individual treatment plan to assist with the cessation
of smoking
419.530.3471 or 419.383.3750
Free services offered to help patients
quit tobacco
IMPACT Solutions- EAP
Tobacco Cessation Tools and Resources allow you to access
resources to help you quit using tobacco products.
THANK-YOU