Smoking Cessation- Care Teams Play a Key Role in Helping Patients Quit

Smoking leads to disease, disability, and harm in nearly every organ system. As with many chronic conditions, reducing the impact of tobacco use can benefit from a team-based approach to care.

Prevalence of tobacco use has increased during the pandemic in some areas, while referral to evidence-based cessation programs has declined. Smoking cessation is helpful at any age, and quitting improves health status, and quality of life.

IPRO QIN-QIO is hosting a discussion on Wednesday, February 15, at 1pm to explore how organizations can increase their referrals to evidence-based cessation programs and effectively engage community partners across the spectrum.

After attending the session, participants will be able to,

1. Recognize the impact of the pandemic on tobacco use,
2. Describe evidence-based strategies to assess tobacco use, to provide cessation counseling, and to refer for additional support, and
3. Establish a referral and feedback loop to track patients’ progress.