Author： Sheffer Christine Stitzer Maxine Wheeler J. Gary
Publisher： MDPI
E-ISSN： 1660-4601|6|1|246-258
ISSN： 1660-4601
Source： International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol.6, Iss.1, 2009-01, pp. : 246-258
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Abstract
Although medical facilities restrict smoking inside, many people continue to smoke outside, creating problems with second-hand smoke, litter, fire risks, and negative role modeling. In 2005, Arkansas passed legislation prohibiting smoking on medical facility campuses. Hospital administrators (N=113) were surveyed pre- and post-implementation. Administrators reported more support and less difficulty than anticipated. Actual cost was 10–50% of anticipated cost. Few negative effects and numerous positive effects on employee performance and retention were reported. The results may be of interest to hospital administrators and demonstrate that state legislation can play a positive role in facilitating broad health-related policy change.
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