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T/TA Health Conference CallWednesday, January 16, 2008
11:00 am – 12:00 pm PST
Allison Hertel, MPA, CHEST/TA Health Specialist
EMBRACING STAFF WELLNESS IN 2008: Small Steps to Lasting Change
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Agenda
Introduction
Defining health and wellness
Why develop a worksite health promotion program?
How do we implement a wellness program? Choosing your wellness priorities
Wellness break
Developing a worksite wellness program that meets everyone’s needs
Resources
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50% of worksites employing 50 or more persons will provide programs to prevent or reduce
employee stress.
http://www.healthypeople.gov/
Healthy People 2010 Goal
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What is Health Promotion?
“Health promotion is the science and art of helping people change their lifestyle to move toward a state of optimal health.”
Optimal health is defined as a balance of physical, emotional, social, spiritual and emotional health.
Lifestyle change can be facilitated through a combination of efforts to– Enhance awareness– Change behavior– Create environments that support good health practices
Of these, supportive environments will probably have the greatest impact in producing lasting change.
(American Journal of Health Promotion, 1989, 3, 3, 5)
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What is Health Education?
… a process that assists individuals, small groups and large populations to identify health needs and
priorities, obtain information and resources needed to meet those needs, and mobilize action aimed at
achieving desired change.
It focuses on creating an environment in which there are strong individual and structural supports for informed and voluntary decision-making about
personal health and community well being.(American Journal of Health Promotion, 1989, 3, 3, 5)
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The Six Dimensions of Wellness
Social
Occupational/ Environmental
Spiritual
Physical
Intellectual
Emotionalhttp://www.nationalwellness.org
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6 key reasons for developing a worksite health promotion program
1. Health care costs. It is estimated that in 2003, the U.S. will spend $1.66 trillion dollars on health care, much of which can be linked to health habits.
2. Most illnesses can be avoided. It has been suggested that preventable illnesses make up approximately 70% of all illness related costs.
3. The work week is expanding, and traditional work boundaries are disappearing, creating additional health risks to employees.
4. The technology revolution is on, creating health concerns of its own including repetitive stress injuring, low back problems, and sedentary lifestyles.
5. Employee stress levels are increasing. According to a recent national poll, 78% of Americans describe their jobs as stressful.
6. Increasing diversity in the workforce means businesses need to address a variety of health concerns.
Source: Wellness Councils of America, www.welcoa.org
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Health & Productivity – FACTS
Productivity losses related to personal and family health problems cost U.S. employers $1,685 per employee per year, or $225.8 billion annually.
A meta-review of 42 published studies of worksite health promotion programs shows:– Average 28% reduction in sick leave absenteeism– Average 26% reduction in health costs– Average 30% reduction in workers’ compensation and
disability management claims costs– Average $5.93 to $1 savings-to-cost ratio
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“The only exercise some people get is jumping to conclusions, running down their friends, side-stepping responsibility, and pushing their luck!”
– Author Unknown
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How do we implement a wellness program?
Gather information
Choose priorities
Develop and set clear goals and objectives
Be realistic
Evaluate and revise
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Choosing Priorities
Disease and Illness Prevention
Health Promotion Activities
Health Education
Organizational Norms Related to Healthy Behaviors
Environmental Health
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Disease and Illness Prevention
Encourage staff to get preventive and primary health care
Offer health screenings (e.g. diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI)
Offer vaccinations (e.g. Hepatitis B, flu shots)
Provide information on age appropriate screenings and tests
Provide flex time for staff to get medical and dental exams
http://www.4women.gov/
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Health Promotion Activities
• Implement a 10,000 steps a day program
• Develop staff bulletin boards, have an article in a newsletter, or post flyers throughout program environment
• Provide discounts to health clubs, prenatal classes, smoking cessation classes, or other health related events to staff
• Provide support to staff to prevent burnout
• Host a family health care fair – incorporate family health topics
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Health Education
Staff training on employee health issues related to disease and illness prevention
Classes on child safety, parenting, labor and delivery, child rearing for staff who are parents
Availability of health and nutrition information
Serving size displays during trainings and meetings
Staff training on employee benefit packages
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Organizational Norms Related to Healthy Behaviors
Employee benefits package
Incentives for staff to participate in wellness programs
Staff meetings and trainings– Healthy food and beverage
options– Stretch/Movement breaks
Fitness and nutrition classes
Flexible work environment
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Environmental Health
Workstation ergonomics
Safety and accident prevention
Environmental risks
Proper lifting technique demonstrations
Going “green”
Policies – tobacco free, staff health
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Sit up straight in your chair with both feet flat on the floor. Look straight ahead. Slowly reach around behind yourself with your right hand and grasp the top right corner of your chair with your right hand. (You can bend your elbow.) Complete the stretch by moving your left hand as close as possible to your right hand. Stretch as far as you can and hold it for 15 seconds. Repeat on the other side.
Interlock your fingers, turn your palms outward and extend your arms away from your body as far as you can. Keeping your back straight and arms parallel to the table or the desk, bow your head slightly. Count to five and lift it back up slowly.
Source: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/downloads/leadersguide.pdf
Wellness Break
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How do you develop a program that meets the needs of all of your employees?
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Developing a Worksite Wellness Program that Meets Everyone’s Needs
How do you develop a program that meets the needs of all of your employees?
What do we do when we have some staff that are very excited and some that are disinterested in changing behaviors and participating in activities?
What does a worksite wellness program look like for people in each of the “stages” of change?
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Stages of Change
Pre-contemplation – Consciousness raising
Contemplation – Emotional Arousal
Preparation – Commitment
Action – Contracts & Rewards
Maintenance – Countering
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10 things you can do TODAY relating to worksite wellness
Remove the candy dish from your desk or office.
Add a staff bulletin board that encourages physical activity, healthy nutrition, or another health promotion topic.
Set up a meeting with your Director to discuss worksite wellness.
Research one website that is mentioned today.
Add a walking break to your calendar and take it every day.
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10 things you can do TODAY relating to worksite wellness
Put signs around office encouraging people to get up and move!
Split your takeout lunch with a friend.
Add a movement activity to your staff or management meeting.
Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
Take a break from your computer – close your eyes, move your legs, and stretch your arms!
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Online Resources and Ideas
Disease and Illness Prevention
Health Promotion Activities
Health Education
Organizational Norms Related to Healthy Behaviors
Environmental Health
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Healthfinder.gov – Your Guide to Reliable Health Information
http://www.healthfinder.gov
Features:
Health news
Monthly health observances and resources
Online checkups
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MyPyramid Tracker
http://www.mypyramid.gov
Features:
MyPyramid plan & tracker
Pregnancy & breastfeeding
Steps to a healthier weight
Sections for kids & professionals
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America on the Move: Steps to a Healthier Way of Life
http://www.americaonthemove.org
Features:
– Join as a team or as an individual
– Receive daily email tips
– “Walk” the Oregon or Iditarod interactive trail
– Healthy eating ideas
– Challenge buddies and community support
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Small Step Adult and Teen – Improving the health and well-being of America
http://www.smallstep.gov
Features:
– Portion control and sizes
– Activity tracker
– Interactive diet planning
– Goal setting
– Get the Facts – Eating, activity and others
– Newsletters and daily small step tips
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Eat Smart, Move More North Carolina
http://www.eatsmartmovemorenc.com/programs_tools/worksites/index.html
Features:
– Worksites Eating Smart and Moving More
– HealthSmart Worksite Wellness Toolkit
– Healthy Meeting Guide
– Move More StairWELL Initiative
– Bring Fresh Produce to Your Setting
– Eat Smart, Move More, Weigh Less
– Snacks and Drinks Guides
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Eat Smart and Move More Posters…
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http://earth911.org/
Features:
Recycling Household Items
Electronics Going Green at Home
Air Quality Newsletters
State Specific Links Events & Activities
Earth 911: The Nation’s Premier Environmental Resource
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Division of Occupational Health and Safety: Ergonomics at Work Program
http://dohs.ors.od.nih.gov/ergonomics_home.htm
Features:
– Computers
– Ergonomic Chairs
– Stretches & Exercises
– A Healthy Back
– Online Resources
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Questions & Comments