Worksite Wellness Morgan McCann Audience: Corporations
Why implementing a Worksite Wellness Program is important Allows employees to take responsibility for lifestyle choices Will make employees more productive Reduces sick days and call-outs Lowers the cost of health care
Workplace Health Model Assessment Planning Implementation Evaluation
Assessment Current health of employees Influencing factors Conducted by: Site visits Surveys Reviewing health benefits and claims
Wellness Wheel Importance of each aspect
Planning Senior leadership support Workplace health coordinator or committee Identify goals and strategies Resources Clear communication with employees
Employee Portal Collect and use data Quickly relay information Individual profiles Links and helpful resources Connection
Implementation Develop communication strategies Staff, equipment, or vendors needed Combination of strategies and interventions
Evaluation
Different Types of Programs Nutrition Nutrition Physical Activity Physical Activity Tobacco Use Tobacco Use Obesity Obesity Depression Depression Diabetes/blood pressure Diabetes/blood pressure Adult Immunization Adult Immunization
Nutrition Nutrition counseling Lactation support Access to healthy foods
Physical Activity Individualized EducationalFlexible
Tobacco Use Cessation programs Smoke free zones Work place smoking bans
Obesity Lifestyle and educational programs Overweight and unhappy In shape and hard working Worksite wellness
Depression Employee assistant programs Health promotion programs Added health benefits
Diabetes/Blood pressure Lifestyle change programs Community education On site services/screenings
Adult Immunization
The opportunities are endless…