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An Examination of Policies Addressing Resident Smoking in Nursing Homes
Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 06/01/09
Watt CA et al. - Considerable gaps were found in written policies regarding smoking. Although nursing homes may in fact have practices that are more extensive than their policies portray, creating policies that guide practice can assist these long-term care facilities to promote an environment that aligns with their goals and desired practices to protect the health of residents and staff.
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