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SCHOOL OF MEDICINE TOBACCO-FREE POLICY

EFFECTIVE APRIL 2007 

It is the policy of the University to provide a healthy, comfortable and productive work and learning environment for all faculty, staff and students.   All smoking and other use of tobacco products are strictly prohibited within the School of Medicine buildings and on our property, including during breaks and meal times.   This policy applies to the entire School of Medicine community, including, but not limited to all faculty, staff, students, patients, contractors and visitors.

1.                  Individuals within the WUSM community are not permitted to smoke or use   tobacco products within WUSM owned, leased or occupied facilities or on WUSM owned, leased or occupied property.  This includes:

-       the physical campuses;

-     parking facilities and lots (including in personal vehicles at these locations);

-      WUSM owned, leased or rented vehicles;

-       within 20 feet of entryways or exits; near air intakes; or near fire/explosion hazards;

-      any worksites in which individuals within the WUSM Community work.

2.                  If individuals within the WUSM community smoke or use tobacco products off WUSM properties, they are expected to be respectful of residents, hospitals and businesses neighboring WUSM facilities.  They should not loiter in front of homes, hospitals or businesses near WUSM facilities and must discard tobacco products in appropriate receptacles.

3.                  Violations of the policy may result in disciplinary action.