VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION ISSUES DIRECTIVE REGARDING SMOKE-FREE POLICY FOR VA HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
August 26, 2008
August 26, 2008
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Health Administration issued the following directive:
1. PURPOSE: This Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Directive provides current smoke-free policies for the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) health care facilities.
2. BACKGROUND
a. VA health care facilities have had a smoke-free policy since 1991, with indoor smoking allowed only in designated areas.
b. . . .
1. PURPOSE: This Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Directive provides current smoke-free policies for the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) health care facilities.
2. BACKGROUND
a. VA health care facilities have had a smoke-free policy since 1991, with indoor smoking allowed only in designated areas.
b. . . .