http://worksite-wellness-programs.com Worksite Wellness Programs Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:38:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Health Testing: • Blood checks • Breast cancer Testing • Skin cancer Testing • Diabetes Testing • Cholesterol Testing • Eye exams • Body-fat Testing • Flu shots • Posture screening, spinal analysis • On-site child immunizations • Prostate cancer screenings • Fitness Testing • Depression Testing Fitness Activities: • On-site fitness center or exercise room • Walking and/or running club (during lunch hour or breaks) • ... http://worksite-wellness-programs.com/sample-worksite-wellness-program-activities/ Employee Health Services • access to an EAP • on-site medical services • worksite medical examinations • health risk screening and counselling: • blood pressure, • blood cholesterol , • blood glucose clinics, • thyroid. • bone density screening, • prostrate • encourage self-exams - breasts, testicles • medical surveillance Strategies • immunizations and flu vaccinations • disability case ... http://worksite-wellness-programs.com/worksite-wellness-program-ideas-health-education-strategies/ • clearly communicated vision and mission • clear and accurate job descriptions • supportive appraisal system • employee empowerment through decision-making, pace of work and connection to corporate goals, (on-line tools that connect to goals such as Baxter Healthcare) • two-way communication training • ‘no lunch hour’ meeting rules unless it is a lunch ‘n’ ... http://worksite-wellness-programs.com/worksite-wellness-program-ideas-occupational-wellness-programs/ • childcare Strategies and information • family planning information • parenting classes • elder care Strategies and information • retirement planning • personal responsibility leave • alternative work arrangements such as telecommuting, job sharing • work-family-life transition support • anger management and family violence • family counselling initiatives • budgeting and financial counselling • understanding credit reports • money safety tips ... http://worksite-wellness-programs.com/worksite-wellness-program-ideas-mental-wellness/ • violence in the worksite • equity in the worksite initiatives • harassment policy and training • literacy/numeracy Strategies • professional development and skill enhancing training • air quality and sick building testing • smoke-free worksite • fire safety initiatives • hazard control and WHIMS Training • injury prevention, CPR/First Aid, emergency response Strategies • improved signage • installing guard ... http://worksite-wellness-programs.com/worksite-wellness-program-ideas-environmental-wellness-strategies/ • Add Stress management and mental health Strategies • Add substance use and abuse Strategies • Add tobacco cessation and control • Add nutrition counselling • Add weight control Strategies and counselling • Add encourage use of food logs • Add posting BMI charts • Add juice dispensing machines • Add water coolers • Add ... http://worksite-wellness-programs.com/worksite-wellness-program-ideas-living-healthy-strategies/ Why Complete a Worksite Wellness Program Environment Assessment? The purpose of completing the assessment is to identify your jobsite's strengths and areas in need of improvement. The assessment will lead your workgroup to recommend actions for changes to make the worksite more supportive of healthy behaviors (i.e. healthy food choices in ... http://worksite-wellness-programs.com/worksite-wellness-program-environment-assessment/ Once you start a program you will have a range of employee participants. Some will already be very engaged in being active and eating well and your program will only reinforce and enhance their health. On the other end of the spectrum will be workers who may not ... http://worksite-wellness-programs.com/worksite-wellness-program-maintaining-motivation-and-interest/ There are a number of reasons why Worksite Wellness Programs are beneficial. 1. Improved Morale - When the organizational culture begins to change as a result of your health promotion efforts, you and your staff members may actually begin to see and feel a new level of energy within the ... http://worksite-wellness-programs.com/why-wellness/ 1. Have a current policy outlining the requirements and functions of a comprehensive Worksite Wellness Program. 2. Have a wellness plan in place that addresses the purpose, nature, duration, resources required, participants in, and expected results of a Worksite Wellness Program. 3. Orient staff members to the Worksite Wellness Program and give them copies of ... http://worksite-wellness-programs.com/worksite-wellness-programs-focus-on-health-education-activities/