Registered Nurses´ Association of Ontario
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Summary of Practice Recommendations
| 1. Nurses implement minimal tobacco use intervention using the "Ask, Advise, Assist, Arrange" protocol with all clients. |
| 2. Nurses introduce intensive smoking cessation intervention (more than 10 minutes duration) when their knowledge and time enables them to engage in more intensive counselling. |
| 3. Nurses recognize that tobacco users may relapse several times before achieving abstinence and need to re-engage clients in the smoking cessation process. |
| 4. Nurses should be knowledgeable about community smoking cessation resources, for referral and follow-up. |
| 5. Nurses implement smoking cessation interventions, paying particular attention to gender, ethnicity and age-related issues, and tailor strategies to the diverse needs of populations. |
| 6. Nurses implement, wherever possible, intensive intervention with women who are pregnant and postpartum. |
| 7. Nurses encourage persons who smoke, as well as those who do not, to make their homes smoke-free, to protect children, families and themselves from exposure to second-hand smoke. |
For educational and organization/policy recommendations please see the complete guideline at www.rnao.org/bestpractices or www.tobaccofreernao.ca.
