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UM is Tobacco Free Supervisors’ Guide to Compliance
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Tobacco Free UM Policy #406.1 – Effective August 28, 2011 – The University of Montana prohibits tobacco use in or on property owned, leased, or used for specific events by the University or any of its components. – The Office of Public Safety has the responsibility to enforce this policy. – Members of the community should report persistent violators to the Director of Human Resource Services and the Dean of Students for appropriate personnel policy or student conduct code action.
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The Role of Public Safety – Officers will request compliance in a non-confrontational manner that does not include a stop – Field formal complaints of persistent violators – May report students repeatedly in violation to the Dean of Students – May report employees repeatedly in violation to Human Resources
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The Role of UM Supervisors – Remind campus community about policy – Report problem areas on campus to the UM Tobacco Task Force by visiting the Tobacco Free UM websiteTobacco Free UM website – Work with your employees to maintain compliance with the tobacco free policy – Offer resources for cessation to your employees and make sure those interested are able to find support Refer to the last slide for a list of cessation resources
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What if an Employee Violates the Tobacco Free UM Policy? – They may be approached by members of the campus community – Their co-workers may report the violation – Supervisors will be expected to address employees who repeatedly violate the policy by offering clarification of the policy and resources for cessation, and working with the employee to create a plan for compliance. – They may be entered into progressive discipline procedures if the above efforts are ineffective
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Addressing Violations with UM Employees – Remember that employees may be dealing with a powerful addiction – A face-to-face meeting to discuss concerns is the best place to start – Gain agreement that the problem exists – Emphasize that you don’t expect or require the employee to quit – Reinforce that all employees must comply with UM Policies – Remind employee that Nicotine Replacement such as gum, patches, etc. are a viable option during time on campus – If the employee indicates interest in quitting please direct them to the cessation resources listed on the last slide of this presentation
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What can smokers do while on campus? – UM does not require that anyone quit using tobacco, but in order to provide a clean and safe academic environment with access for all, UM has decided to go tobacco free. – There are many over-the-counter nicotine/tobacco replacements available. Many are the same price or less than cigarettes themselves. – Use the “Good Neighbor Zones” – We encourage those who do not want to quit to create a plan for coping while on campus. Refer to the Create a Plan for Compliance document for some helpful tips.
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Cessation Benefits for Employees – MUS wellness cessation program Visit: http://www.mus.edu/choices/tobacco.asphttp://www.mus.edu/choices/tobacco.asp – Montana QuitLine 1-800-QUIT-NOW http://tobaccofree.mt.gov/quitlinefactsheet.shtml http://tobaccofree.mt.gov/quitlinefactsheet.shtml – Employee Assistance Program (TLC) Visit: http://mus.edu/choices/eap.asphttp://mus.edu/choices/eap.asp – Quit for Life Cessation Group Call the St. Pat's administration office at 329-5741.
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