This initiative was established as a project that works with area hospitals and doctors in hopes to further extend communication.

Cessation Resource

New Staff

In accordance with the National Clinical Practice Guidelines, the 5 As Approach should be utilized when treating patients who use tobacco.

· ASK and document tobacco use status at every visit.

· ASSESS patient's willingness to make a quit attempt.

· ADVISE patients to make a quit attempt.

· ASSIST patients in their quit attempt.

· ARRANGE : Schedule follow-up contact.