What the Irish Heart Foundation can do to support employers and
employees
Maureen MulvihillHealth Promotion Manager
Team Ann Scanlon, Workplace co-ordinator –
general enquiries; health checks, active@work
Tanya Comber Rait, National Project Manager, Slí na Sláinte
Catherine Laffan and Susan Buckley - Admin Support
Happy Heart at WorkEst’d 1992 by Irish Heart
Foundation
Supported by Health Services Executive (formerly Department of Health and children)
750 Companies registeredApprox. 400,000 employees
Happy Heart at Work Happy Heart Healthy Eating Award
Physical Activity
Passive (environmental) and active (individual) strategies
Coordinator guide, materials, leaflets, posters,workshops, information sessions, health
checks
Healthy Eating
Catering Audit, Monitoring
Happy Heart Healthy Eating AwardAlmost 300 companies received award
Spot Check (2 years)
Talks, Materials, Newsletter
Review of Nutrition Programmes
HH Healthy Eating Award in line with best practice McMahon & Kelleher, 2002
Comprehensive programmes recommended
Glanz, Sorensen & Farmer, 1996
Health at Work - passive strategies better received and more feasible than active strategies Hope et al., 1997
Happy Heart at Work Catering Award Presentation
Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore
Heart Health Checks1 to 1 with IHF trained nurse Blood Pressure check Cholesterol check NEW! Weight measurement –
waist and BMI Personal assessment and
– physical activity, alcohol consumption, stress
Carbon monoxide check (for smokers)
Physical Activity – Lifestyle Challenge
6-12 weeks, activity of choice and fitness level - set own goals, peer support
Company provided promotion, incentives 30 companies, 2,000 completing challenge each year
Schering Plough, Rathdrum co Wicklow
Feedback on programmes 15 years learning; NUIG evaluation Time factor to implementing Lifestyle
Challenge Companies always looking for new ideas Practical, easy to implement Needed to provide a comprehensive co-
ordinator guide to embace walking, Slí na Sláinte and mixed activities and to incorporate a step by step plan for company
Co-ordinator Guide Rationale for PA in the workplace Health, business Plan, Implement, Evaluate Inserts – copied for employees
(PAR Q) IHF support, advice, regular
newsletters, updates, training
Encourage goal setting and self-monitoring
Walking Challenge Step Challenge Slí na Sláinte (Path to Health) Slí na Sláinte Time or Distance Heart Points Challenge Desk Work-Out
5 week walking challenge
Aim to walk at least 30 minutes 5 days a week
Employees own time
Walking diary Certificate of
Achievement
Walking Challenge
5 week Step Challenge
Using a step counter
Aim to walk 10,000 steps a day
Diary card Certificate of
achievement
Step Challenge
Heart Points Challenge 4 week challenge –
any activity or combination
Aim to earn 15 heart points a week
1 Heart point = 10 mins moderate activity
Diary and planner Detailed informtaion
on physical activity Certificate of
achievement
Desk Work-Out www.irishheart.ie
Slí na Sláinte - Intel Indoor signage Time and
Distance Promotes active
transportalso Stair climbing
signage
Slí na Sláinte Mapped route Sli Virtual Route East
Point Buisness Park Installation Manual –
1 to 1 advice and support
20 workplaces have installed these routes
Creates a supportive environment
Slí na Sláinte Challenge Employees/family
in own time Diary, wallet size Aim to complete
100km (1,000 mins) wlaking silver pin
500km (5,000 minutes) walking gold pin
Support materials
Promotional Poster
Promotional poster
IHF Contacts
Ann Scanlon Tel 6685 001Email [email protected]
Slí Na SláinteTanya Comber Rait Tel 6685 001Email [email protected]
www.irishheart.ie
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