KUSM-W Tobacco-Free Campus Policy

Policy Effective Date: November 16, 2006

The University of Kansas School of Medicine at Wichita has adopted a policy which establishes the institution as smoke-free.

General

As part of its mission, the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita seeks to improve the health of Kansans and to provide a healthy, safe environment for our faculty, staff, students, residents, and visitors. As a leader in the health care community, we are called to advocate healthy lifestyles. For these reasons and because the use of tobacco products is acknowledged to be a health hazard, the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita has adopted a policy which establishes the institution and its grounds as tobacco free.

The school’s policy on tobacco use applies to all staff, faculty, volunteer faculty, residents, students, patients, and visitors on KUSM-W premises or within the school’s motor pool vehicles. However, the use of tobacco products is allowed in personal vehicles parked in school lots subject to the employee’s lunch break and regularly scheduled breaks at the supervisor’s approval.

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Enforcement and Sanctions

All employees share responsibility for the school’s commitment to providing a tobacco free environment. Violations should be brought to the attention of the appropriate supervisory personnel. When the supervisor is not available, the matter may be referred to the Associate Dean for Administration or the Dean. Employees who violate the tobacco free policy are subject to the standard disciplinary action procedures of KUSM-W and the Medical Practice Association.

 

 

Last Modified: September 17, 2007