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Idaho State Employee Wellness
Division of Professional-Technical EducationJody Zauha
Why Wellness – Why Now?
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The irony . . .
At a time when employers want people who are healthier, thinner, faster, younger, and less stressed, the general population is becoming less healthy, fatter, slower, older, and more stressed!
Corporate Health & Well-being Management Compendium, Vie Life
Idaho State Employee Wellness
Health Matters
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Wellness is caring for the ‘whole’ person - physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally. It’s about being productive, feeling good physically and emotionally, and interacting in a positive way with people and the environment.
Idaho State Employee Wellness
Health Matters
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Today’s workplace is impacted by
• A larger number of workers with sedentary lifestyles
and fast food habits potentially resulting in increased
use of health services at an earlier age
• The Baby Boomers coming of age, experiencing
more health needs and increasing use of health
care services
Idaho State Employee Wellness
Health Matters
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• The Graying of America – people are living longer,
utilizing more health care
• Workplace stress is at its highest level and getting
higher; stress is a contributing factor/cause of many
life illnesses
• Hospital and pharmaceutical costs are rising
• The Obesity Epidemic is at a national all time high;
obesity often results from poor nutrition and
inactivity
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Why wellness – why now?
Because good health is our most valuable possession. And healthy, well employees are an important key to a productive and cost effective workplace.
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Health Matters
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The productive workplace…
Is an environment where there is sustained or improved mental concentration, physical and mental stamina, positive problem solving, appropriate reaction time, and memory. A productive, well workplace results in greater alertness, better relations with co-workers, lower stress, and more enjoyment of work.
Idaho State Employee Wellness
Health Matters
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The cost effective workplace means…• Better service to Idaho’s citizens• A more efficient workplace and a more effective state
budget
Preventable illnesses (heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, lung disease, and others) make up 70% of illness costs in the United States. Reducing just one health risk increases productivity by 9% and decreases absenteeism by 2%. Physically active people save $500 a year in healthcare costs.
Idaho State Employee Wellness
Health Matters
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Benefits of workplace wellness• For the employee
– Higher job satisfaction, increased ability to cope with stress, improved health and well being, increased productivity and effectiveness at work
• For the organization – Reduced absenteeism, injuries, and turnover, disability compensation,
health care costs, and life insurance costs
• For the State of Idaho – More productive and efficient employees result in better service to Idaho’s
citizens; and healthy employees have a positive impact on the health of their communities and the state
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Health Matters
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Time for a paradigm shift?
Shift to
I can make choices
Shift to
Being a conscientious consumer
Shift thinking from…Good health is out of my control
Shift thinking from…Insurance is an entitlement
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Health Matters
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• Empowering employees with information
• Encouraging and supporting healthy behaviors
• Creating local provider
partnerships & networks
• Knowing your areas of risk
Creating a healthy work environment means . . .
Health Matters
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Workplace wellness tools…
• Health Matters Website, State of Idaho
• Health Matters monthly e-newsletter
• Local health care providers: hospitals, district health office, clinics, speakers
• Local UofI Extension Office, college, or university
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• Your agency’s wellness ‘point person’ to keep wellness visible, communicate information, connect people with existing resources, and coordinate with any statewide efforts
• Well Connected Website, Blue Cross of Idaho
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• Agency Wellness Contact
• Have a plan; focus your goal
• Determine monies available (optional)
• Walk the talk
Next Steps
Health Matters
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• Nutrition & Weight Management
• Diabetes
• Smoking Cessation
• Inactivity
• Stress Management
Major Impact Areas Include
Health Matters
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• Knowledge and information work
• Many lifestyle illnesses are preventable and correctable
• State of Idaho employees want to get involved
• Existing resources can be used at minimal to ‘no cost’ to your agency
• Wellness is a win-win
The Good News
Idaho State Employee Wellness
Health Matters