Archive for December, 2008
Wellness in the Workplace: Who has the expertise?
When it comes to working wellness into your workforce, you want someone who knows the ins and outs of health promotion, and who can counsel workers and provide primary care – all within the context of the current regulatory and legal environment.
AAOHN’s survey found that more than half of workers (61%) want to receive health [...]
Wellness in the worksite
Good for waistlines & your bottom line
By Sandra Simpson, APRN, BC, COHN-S, manager in Occupational Health Services at a Fortune 500 organization in Memphis, Tenn., and a member of the board of directors of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN). For a copy of the AAOHN wellness survey, visit www.aaohn.org, or call (800) [...]
Worksite Health and Wellness Programs: Stress Management
Stress continues to drive workers’ work-related health concerns, which is probably why most respondents (78%) in a recent survey claim they would take part in a Worksite Health and Wellness Program to help their overall health and wellness.
In a recent study commissioned by the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. (AAOHN), 500 full-time workers [...]
Worksite Health and Wellness Program Data Sources
Effective Worksite Health and Wellness Programs include the use of data sources in support of Worksite Health and Wellness Program planning, implementation, and evaluation. Data sources can be used to complete a community needs assessment, develop realistic Worksite Health and Wellness Program goals and objectives, and gain Senior Management support.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [...]
Worksite Health and Wellness Program Data Collection and Analysis Resources
Worksite Health and Wellness Program data collection and analysis is frequently avoided because of a perceived lack of resources for this very important Worksite Health and Wellness Program component. Use the suggestions below to take advantage of a variety of resources available at your installation or in the local community.
Medical Interns and Residents
• If your [...]
Worksite Health and Wellness Program Data Organization
Keeping Worksite Health and Wellness Program information organized is essential in order to be able to determine Worksite Health and Wellness Program impact and participant progress. Use the simple steps below to keep your information organized.
Manage Worksite Health and Wellness Program information electronically.
• Storing Worksite Health and Wellness Program outcomes information electronically is the best [...]
Gap analysis as a tool for Worksite Health and Wellness Program improvement
A gap analysis is an assessment tool that enables a organization to compare its current capabilities and performance with industry benchmarks and expectations for performance. A gap analysis is used to identify areas that have room for improvement.
Gap analysis can also be used for your Worksite Health and Wellness Program to determine where the program [...]
Developing a Worksite Health and Wellness Program organization Plan, part 2
Worksite Health and Wellness Program organization plan review (from Key #19)
• A Worksite Health and Wellness Program organization plan is a roadmap for success.
• Your Worksite Health and Wellness Program organization plan should convincingly demonstrate that your Worksite Health and Wellness Program will help the organization to achieve its goals.
More smart Worksite Health and Wellness [...]
Developing a Worksite Health and Wellness Program Corporation Plan, part 1
A organization plan is a roadmap for success. Use the guidelines below to develop a realistic organization plan and budget for your Worksite Health and Wellness Programs.
What is a organization plan?
• A plan for success
• A document that convincingly demonstrates that your Worksite Health and Wellness Program will help the organization to achieve its goals.
Questions [...]
Worksite Health and Wellness Program Timing
As they say: “timing is everything.” Use the guidelines below to guide the timing of Worksite Health and Wellness Program activities and data collection.
Timing: Worksite Health and Wellness Program Start-up
• Look at the optimal time to start a new Worksite Health and Wellness Program. Take into account preferences of the target population and other factors [...]
