New law in New York State prohibits smoking within 15 feet of a hospital or residential health care facility entrance or exit
By Healthcare Facilities Today
A new law has taken effect in New York State prohibiting smoking within 15 feet of a hospital or residential health care facility entrance or exit, according to an article on the National Review website.
The law permits smoking by “a patient or a visitor or guest of a patient of a residential health care facility” in a specially designated area on the grounds of a facility.
However, there is no exemption for employees of a hospital or residential health care facility.
February 14, 2014
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