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Julie JackmanWorking Toward Wellness ProgramMecklenburg County Health Department
Worksite Wellness
Creating Work Environments that Encourage Health
What is Worksite Wellness?
From the boardroom to the break-room, supporting healthy behaviors through worksite policy and environmental change.
Access to healthy nutrition and opportunities to be active at work.
Removing barriers to healthy living in order to create a Culture of Wellness.
Steps to Worksite WellnessStep 1: Where to begin.
Gather DataStep 2: What you can do.
Program DevelopmentStep 3: What have others done.
Best Practice or Success Stories
Step 4: Find valuable resources. Resources to Help
Evaluate the worksite.
Worksite Self-Assessment
Worksite Assessment Tool
www.fitcitychallenge.org page 1
Policy
14. Do you have any written policies regarding healthy vending options? Yes No
Example: You have a written policy that states at least 20% (approx. 8) of the items available in the vending machine are considered healthy by a recognized food labeling program.
15. Do you have any written policies regarding food served at meetings/corporate events/activities? Yes No Example: You have a written policy that states which specific items or healthy restaurants are approved for company events.
16. Do you have any written policies regarding physical activity? Yes No Example: You have a written policy that states employees are allowed a 15 minute physical activity break during work hours.
17. Do you have any written or unwritten policies that might hinder healthy eating or physical activity? Example: You provide donuts every Friday in the break rooms, cake on birthdays, allow employees to bring in unhealthy food to share, employees are not encouraged to take 15 minute breaks, most employees work through lunch hour. Yes No Please list: _____________________________________________________
Education/Promotion
Nutrition: 18. Do you offer educational programs regarding nutrition? Yes No
(Examples: Offer classes on how to shop and prepare healthy snacks, onsite weight management classes, healthy heart classes)
19. Are healthy options available at staff meetings, company sponsored events,
activities/celebrations? Yes No 20. Is there easy access to unhealthy food options? Yes No
(vending machines, candy on desks of other employees, break rooms, cafeteria)
Physical Activity: 21. Does your company encourage employees to participate in company sports teams?
Yes No 22. Does your company offer any onsite exercise programs? Yes No (Morning stretching routines, onsite fitness center, onsite fitness classes, posted walking/running/biking groups) 23. Does your company encourage employees to use the stairs? Yes No 24. Does your company allow employees to leave their desks to walk during breaks and
lunch time? Yes No 25. Does your insurance company offer discounts or reimbursements for fitness club
memberships? Yes No
What do employees WANT?
EmployeeInterestSurvey
Employee Interest Survey Fit City Worksite Wellness Program
1: Disagree
Completely
2: Somewhat Disagree
3: No Opinion
4: Somewhat
Agree
5: Agree
Completely Nutrition
1. I would like to learn how to choose healthier food options. 1 2 3 4 5 2. I would like to have healthy snacks available at work. 1 2 3 4 5 3. I would like to learn about healthier food choices and portions to help
manage my weight. 1 2 3 4 5
4. I would like ideas on how to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into my diet.
1 2 3 4 5
5. I would be interested in tasting different healthy foods. 1 2 3 4 5 6. I would be interested in growing fresh produce at work. 1 2 3 4 5 Exercise/Fitness
7. I would like to increase my activity level. 1 2 3 4 5 8. I would like to join a company sports team. 1 2 3 4 5 9. I would like to join a walking/running group. 1 2 3 4 5 10. I would use the stairs at work if they were inviting and accessible. 1 2 3 4 5 11. I would like to have the option to hold a “walking meeting” 1 2 3 4 5 12. I would like information on alternative commuting options. 1 2 3 4 5 13. I would like to see more paths and walkways around the facility. 1 2 3 4 5 Tobacco Use
14. I would like to work in a tobacco free environment. 1 2 3 4 5 15. I would like to get information about quitting tobacco use. 1 2 3 4 5 16. I would be interested in joining a group at work to quit tobacco use. 1 2 3 4 5 Wellness Activities/Groups (Physical Activity or Healthy Eating Education)
17. I would like to participate in Wellness Activities before work. 1 2 3 4 5 18. I would like to participate in Wellness Activities during lunch break. 1 2 3 4 5 19. I would like to participate in Wellness Activities after work. 1 2 3 4 5 20. I would like information on activities I can do in 10-15 minutes to improve
my health. 1 2 3 4 5
21. I would like information on activities I can do in 30-60 minutes to improve my health.
1 2 3 4 5
22. I would like to participate in a Worksite Wellness Committee. Please provide name and contact information if interested (optional)
1 2 3 4 5
Any other comments or suggestions regarding wellness:
Please return this survey to:___________________________ By this date:___________________________
EMPLOYEE INTEREST SURVEY
What do employees NEED?
Health RiskAppraisals orAssessments
HEALTH RISK APPRAISAL SURVEY
SECTION 1: Medical Information (Please circle your response). 1. Would you say that in general your health is: a) Excellent b) Very Good c) Good d) Fair e) Poor 2. Height (without shoes, whole numbers please) ____ Feet ___ Inches 3. Weight (without shoes) ________ Pounds 4. What is your body build? a) Small -thin, narrow build b) Medium -most people c) Large -stocky, muscular build 5. Has a doctor told you that you now have one of the health problems listed below? (For each problem, please circle Yes, No, or Not Sure). Yes No Not Sure
A Cancer, within the past 7 years Y N NS B Heart disease, heart surgery or heart attack Y N NS
C Diabetes or high blood sugar Y N NS D High blood pressure Y N NS
E High cholesterol Y N NS F Stroke or partially blocked blood flow to head or legs Y N NS 6. Have any of your parents, brothers, or sisters ever had any of the health problems listed below? (For each problem, please circle Yes, No, or Not Sure). Yes No Not Sure
A High blood pressure Y N NS B Colon/bowel cancer Y N NS
C Breast cancer Y N NS D Diabetes or high blood sugar Y N NS
E Heart attack Y N NS 7. During the past 12 months, how many visits have you made to a: A Hospital, doctor's office or emergency room? ___________ Visits B Any other type of health care professional (chiropractor, therapist, etc.)? ___________ Visits 8. If you know your total cholesterol value, please write it in the space provided: __ __ __ Total cholesterol value (183, 214, etc.) 9. Do you take medicine prescribed by a doctor for high blood pressure? Yes No 10. In the past five years, have you had a skin test for tuberculosis (TB)? Yes No 11. Do you use any of the forms of medicine listed below?
A Holistic (naturopathy, homeopathy)? Yes No B Home or folk remedies / medicine? Yes No
C Faith or spiritual healing? Yes No
What Works in Worksite Wellness
Step 1: Where to begin. Gather Data
Step 2: What you can do. Program Development
Step 3: What have others done. Best Practice or Success
StoriesStep 4: Find valuable resources.
Resources to Help
Starting Your Program
Get management support Gather your team or coalition Utilize wellness advocates Brand your program: Name,
Logo, Tag line Create a Wellness Plan Plan a launch event to kick off
the program
Provide Opportunities for Physical Activity: Environmental Changes
Onsite Fitness Classes Fitness Center or Corner Company Sports Teams Connect to Parks & Greenways Bike/Bus to Work Take the Stairs Signs Walking Group Challenge Map out Walking Paths Hold a Walking Meeting Stretching at Work Treadmill Workstations Basketball hoop outside
Onsite Fitness
Fitness Center Treadmill
Workstation
Fitness Corner
Stairwell Makeovers
Promote Alternative Commuting!
Educate employees of all the different commuting options, will help increase their physical activity, reduce traffic and improve air quality.
Support Alternative Commuting
1. Install Appropriate Bike Racks2. Provide Shower Area 3. Adequate Employee Lockers4. Offer Incentives for
Commuting
Hold a Walking Meeting
Most meetings just require a melding of minds, share ideas while you walk!
3 Minute Desk Stretches
Employee Stretch Break
Policies to Encourage Being Active at Work
Policy to allow “Walking Meetings”. Flexible work schedule for physical
activity. 30 minutes of activity “on the clock” Guaranteed Ride Home Program for
employees that use alternative transportation
Active volunteerism (Habitat House, Big Sweep)
Charity Walk/Run
Provide Access to Healthy Food: Environmental Support
Nutritious Vending Options Healthy Cafeteria Options Price Adjustments for Healthy Foods Company Farmers Markets Onsite Gardening Community Supported Agriculture Healthy Snack & Fruit Basket Program
Healthy Vending is possibleContract with a company willing
to provide healthy options.
Create pricing structure that encourages healthy purchasing.
Advertise healthy options to employees.
Company Farmers Market
Onsite Farmers MarketMany companies have invited local farmers to
sell their produce to employees
CSA, more than a worksite farmer’s marketWhat is CSA? Community-Supported Agriculture allows
you to support sustainable local food systems by purchasing food from local farms. Know Your Farms delivers boxes of produce to your worksite, directly from the farm.
Healthy Snack Program
Fruit Basket ProgramMany companies are providing access to fruit at
work.
Policies that support healthy nutrition
Healthy Options at Company Events Company Potluck Nutrition Policy Healthy Options in Cafeteria Policy Healthy Vending/Snack Options
Policy No Food Dumping Policy for
Employees Healthy Donation/Gift Policy for
Vendors Breastfeeding Supportive Worksite
Provide Education & Information on Healthy Living
Lunch and learns Wellness bulletin boards Wellness newsletter Weekly wellness e-mails Wellness intranet site Links to fitness and nutrition websites Flyers and brochures in break-rooms, elevators and restrooms Wellness Minute during safety meetings Fitness & nutrition information center Screen saver health messages
Environment that supports healthy lifestyles
Scales, Blood Pressure Self-Check and Body Fat Machines Rest and Relaxation Room Walking Paths and Maps Outdoor Conference Area Tobacco-Free Campus
Provide incentives to change behavior
Money is the most effective incentive. In the form of discounts toward insurance cost
or gift cards.
Think outside the pocketbook: Donations from local businesses Jeans Day Leave early on a Friday Trophy, including bragging rights Recognition and Certificate at company
meeting Featured success story on the Wellness
Board
Benefit Structure to Support Health Offer coverage for tobacco
cessation medications and classes.
Low cost or free prescriptions for preventative medications.
Health coaching for managing disease.
Employee Assistance Program
Smoke Free Campus!
By taking steps toward having a smoke free campus employers can reduce onsite pollution and improve employee health and productivity.
Set employees up for success by offering smoking cessation opportunities before going smoke free.
What Works in Worksite Wellness
Step 1: Where to begin. Gather Data
Step 2: What you can do. Program Development
Step 3: What have others done. Best Practice or Success
Stories Step 4: Find Valuable Resources.
Resources to Help
Success Story
Fruit and Veggie SnacksFruit and Veggies for Free during the workday.
Success Story
Healthier Vending MachineThis small manufacturing company requested
healthier options in vending machines and worked with vending company to raise prices on unhealthy options and lower prices on healthy options.
Success Story
Healthy Snack ProgramThey implemented a policy to allow only healthy
snacks to be provided to employees.
Success Story
Afternoon Stretching ProgramThis small business stops for 5 minutes every
afternoon to take a stretch break. Employees report feeling more relaxed and focused after stretching.
Success Story
Fitness CornerThis small laboratory testing facility
provided free weights and mats in a corner of a small office to allow employees to exercise and stretch during breaks.
Success Story
Created a beautiful outdoor space out of a retention pond. Employees now use the space as a destination on a walk, a place to read through paperwork or to eat lunch.
Success Story
Wellness Board of the MonthPosted a Wellness Board in English, Spanish and
Vietnamese! Translated through Google.
Success Story
Wellness NewsletterArt department at this progressive architectural
firm created their own wellness newsletter.
Success Story
Employees rarely used stairs to get around in this four story building, even though the elevator was notoriously slow. They posted “Take the Stairs” signs at the elevators and saw a increased use of stairwells.
Success Story
Container GardeningThis small medical facility used a side employee
entrance area as a container garden.
AprilApril
JuneJune
What Works in Worksite Wellness
Step 1: Where to begin. Gather Data
Step 2: What you can do. Program Development
Step 3: What have others done. Success Stories
Step 4: Find valuable resources. Resources to Help
Worksite Wellness ResourcesWorking Toward Wellness
CharMeck.org/WorkingTowardWellnessCenters for Disease Control
CDC.gov/LeanWorks Eat Smart Move More
EatSmartMoveMoreNC.comAmerican Heart Association
Start! In the WorkplaceAmericanHeart.org
Wellness Council of America (Welcoa)Welcoa.com (requires membership for some resources)
What Works in Worksite Wellness
Step 1: Where to begin. Gather Data
Step 2: What you can do. Program Development
Step 3: What have others done. Success Stories
Step 4: Find valuable resources. Resources to Help
Thank you!
Julie JackmanMecklenburg County Health DepartmentWorking Toward Wellness Program Coordinator704-432-4526julie.jackman@carolinashealthcare.org
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