Coming in for respiratory physiotherapy appointment and walking up from the carpark, I was greeted by a cloud of smoke as I approached the entrance of Armadale Hospital. Having made the conscious decision to cease smoking due to health issues, I assertively reminded the person smoking that this was a non-smoking hospital. As a response, I was spat at, verbally abused and was redirected to "hell" by this person.
I believe it may be worth considering removing the bench seat from near the entrance as more often than not, I believe it is used by smokers than any other group of people. In my opinion, staff walk past or, as witnessed today, avoid this route walking on the road to avoid confrontation or the cloud of smoke.
As a non-smoking hospital, I believe there should be some "active" strategies in place to ensure the health and safety of patients, staff and visitors.
"Smoking in a non-smoking hospital"
About: Armadale Hospital / Community Rehabilitation & Aged Care Clinic Armadale Hospital Community Rehabilitation & Aged Care Clinic Armadale 6112
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