Smoking
Smoking Risk
Category / Primary Body System
- Respiratory System / Safety
Problem
- Patient is at risk for injury due to smoking.
Goal
- Patient will not have a smoking-related injury for the next 90 days.
- Patient will abide by the facility’s smoking times as needed.
Plan/Approach
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Smoking Cessation Education
- Educate the patient about smoking cessation as needed, providing information on the benefits of quitting and available resources.
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Safety Assessment
- Assess the patient for smoking safety on admission, quarterly, and as needed to ensure they understand and follow safety protocols.
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Medication Management
- Administer medications as ordered to manage withdrawal symptoms and support cessation efforts.
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Diversional Activities
- Offer diversional activities as needed to keep the patient engaged and reduce the urge to smoke.
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Scheduled Smoking Times
- Schedule patient smoking times as needed to ensure smoking occurs in a controlled and safe environment.
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Supervision During Smoking
- Supervise the patient during smoking to ensure safety and adherence to facility policies.
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Safe Storage of Smoking Materials
- Keep smoking materials stored safely to prevent unauthorized access and potential fire hazards.
Rationale
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Smoking Cessation Education
- Providing education on smoking cessation can motivate the patient to quit and reduce health risks associated with smoking.
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Safety Assessment
- Regular safety assessments help ensure that the patient understands and adheres to safety protocols, reducing the risk of smoking-related injuries.
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Medication Management
- Proper medication management can help control withdrawal symptoms and support the patient's efforts to quit smoking.
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Diversional Activities
- Engaging the patient in alternative activities can help distract them from the urge to smoke and promote healthier habits.
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Scheduled Smoking Times
- Scheduling smoking times ensures that smoking occurs under safe and controlled conditions, minimizing risks.
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Supervision During Smoking
- Supervising the patient while smoking helps ensure compliance with safety protocols and reduces the risk of injury.
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Safe Storage of Smoking Materials
- Keeping smoking materials secure prevents accidental fires and unauthorized access, ensuring a safer environment.
Actions
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Smoking Cessation Education
- Provide educational sessions and materials about the benefits of quitting smoking and available support programs.
- Discuss smoking cessation options with the patient, including medications and counseling.
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Safety Assessment
- Conduct a smoking safety assessment on admission, quarterly, and as needed, documenting findings and interventions.
- Review smoking safety protocols with the patient regularly.
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Medication Management
- Administer prescribed medications to manage withdrawal symptoms and support smoking cessation efforts.
- Monitor for side effects and effectiveness of smoking cessation medications.
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Diversional Activities
- Offer a variety of activities such as crafts, games, exercise, and social events to keep the patient engaged.
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Scheduled Smoking Times
- Establish and communicate a schedule for smoking times, ensuring the patient understands and adheres to it.
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Supervision During Smoking
- Assign staff to supervise the patient during smoking times, ensuring safety and adherence to policies.
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Safe Storage of Smoking Materials
- Store smoking materials in a secure location, accessible only to authorized staff.
- Conduct regular checks to ensure that smoking materials are stored safely.
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