Healthcare Providers

Quitting smoking is one of the most beneficial health decisions that a patient can make. There are many benefits to a person’s health when they quit:

The best way to support your patients in quitting is by using Ask, Advise, Refer or SBIRT.

Ask about tobacco at every appointment.

Advise a patient to quit. Use motivational interviewing to explore their willingness to quit.

Refer them to treatment programs like the Ohio Tobacco Quit Line.

Here is an example of how AAR can be done briefly in an appointment: 2 A’s and an R with patients

Things you can do to support your patients:

The steps above are still helpful but here are a few ways to tailor your approach to youth:

Encourage youth to stay nicotine free
Ask about vaping at appointments and use screening tools to identify dependence
Use youth treatment guidelines
Learn more about youth vaping yourself
Be familiar with the guidelines for medications and Nicotine Replacement Therapy for youth.

Trainings:

Want to learn more about vaping or how to address tobacco in a patient appointment? The Medina County Health Department offers training for any providers upon request. Call 330-723-9688, Option 2 to speak with a Health Educator.
Looking for CMEs? Here are some free trainings on tobacco treatment
See some video examples of how you can helpfully address tobacco in an appointment

CDC also offers quality improvement training on how to best integrate tobacco cessation into your practice.

Print Materials:

We can provide free flyers and bookmarks for your location. Please call 330-723-9688 Option 2.