Motivational Interviewing to Improve Quitline Referrals – a Resident Education Initiative

Abstract

OBJECTIVES To improve referral rates to the New York State Smoker’s Quitline (NYSSQL) in resident continuity clinics; to educate residents on motivational interviewing techniques to address tobacco smoke exposure with their patients/patients’ families. METHODS In 2012, our Children’s Hospital partnered with the New York State Smokers Quitline (NYSSQL) to implement a policy-driven Quitline program, Opt-to-Quit™ in all inpatient units and the Emergency Department. Smokers are referred to the NYSSQL, primarily by nursing staff, via direct data …