Alberta Health Services (AHS) is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, staff, physicians and volunteers by implementing a Smoke and Vape-Free Environments Policy (SVFE).
Smoking and vaping is not allowed on AHS property including the grounds, facilities, property and vehicles in an area owned, operated or leased or funded by AHS.
AHS offers a variety of nicotine replacement therapies as comfort measures to patients while they are in the hospital. Patients and residents who disclose that they use tobacco or vaping products at the time of admission will be informed of the policy and offered support to help manage nicotine withdrawal symptoms for the duration of their stay at an AHS site.
To learn more about AHS provincial programs to help Albertans quit using commercial tobacco products, visit www.albertaquits.ca
The policy supports and complies with Alberta’s Tobacco, Smoking and Vaping Reduction Act. Those found in violation of Alberta's Tobacco, Smoking and Vaping Reduction Act may be subject to a fine.
For more information on the implementation of this policy, or if you have any questions or concerns, please email tvcp@ahc.ca.
