[Villages PL]

That's a smart move, good for them. Although, this rule does not apply to medical staff. They claim they want to be a role model, so why wouldn't it apply to medical staff? Who wants to be treated by medical workers that don't know enough to stop smoking?

I would take it one step further and not hire anyone who's overweight. If they want to be a role model, wouldn't that be the next logical step? Of course, they may already be doing this but just haven't announced it.

What about TV hospital? What's their policy?

[ajbrown]

I went to read link and it was broken.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla.: Fla. hospital won't hire smokers after Jan. 1 - Business Breaking News - MiamiHerald.com

Will have to read more about that. It is interesting it is just smoking. I may be wrong as I only read the first bit....

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by ajbrown

I went to read link and it was broken.

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla.: Fla. hospital won't hire smokers after Jan. 1 - Business Breaking News - MiamiHerald.com

Will have to read more about that. It is interesting it is just smoking. I may be wrong as I only read the first bit....

Thanks for the link, I'm not very good at it.

[asianthree]

many hospitals have had this policy for more than 2 years

[JP]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

That's a smart move, good for them. Although, this rule does not apply to medical staff. They claim they want to be a role model, so why wouldn't it apply to medical staff? Who wants to be treated by medical workers that don't know enough to stop smoking?

I would take it one step further and not hire anyone who's overweight. If they want to be a role model, wouldn't that be the next logical step? Of course, they may already be doing this but just haven't announced it.

What about TV hospital? What's their policy?

What else do you want to control.

How about the color of peoples eyes or the color of their skin.

I know I don't want anyone with blonde hair especially if it is long.

I thought this was a free country.

Who gets to decide what freedoms are taken away.

I know, let's start controlling peoples thoughts. I don't want you working on me if you are thinking that.

[manaboutown]

What wonderful news. It is about time!

[billethkid]

On the application all one has to do is state.....non smoker.

Like too many rules/laws/regulations the intent gets applause....the practice doesn't seem to matter.

Enforcement = impossible = nobody pays attention to the rules/laws/regulations.

Btk

[Easyrider]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

That's a smart move, good for them. Although, this rule does not apply to medical staff. They claim they want to be a role model, so why wouldn't it apply to medical staff? Who wants to be treated by medical workers that don't know enough to stop smoking?

I would take it one step further and not hire anyone who's overweight. If they want to be a role model, wouldn't that be the next logical step? Of course, they may already be doing this but just haven't announced it.

What about TV hospital? What's their policy?

What do you want to wager they also won't hire anyone over 70 years old either, how dare those overweight smokers keep messing things up for the rest of us!

[Golfingnut]

A move in the right direction.

[Biker Dog]

Obese people should also not be hired. That condition is just as bad as smoking.

Rules should apply to all employees.

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by Biker Dog

Obese people should also not be hired. That condition is just as bad as smoking.

Rules should apply to all employees.

Not to the patients it's not. Smokers carry a nasty smell around with them, overweight people do not.

[DaleMN]

Fat smokers need not apply!!!

[pooh]

Let he/she who is without sin, cast the first stone.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Biker Dog

Obese people should also not be hired. That condition is just as bad as smoking.

Rules should apply to all employees.

hmmm. I am not allowed to ask if you are skinny, but I am wondering...in a kind and not hateful way.

[billethkid]

and obesity is pretty hard to fake/lie about on an application.

btk