kentucky worksite wellness overview
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T E R E S A L O V E L Y M S C H E S
B U S I N E S S C O O R D I N A T O R – W O R K S I T E
W E L L N E S S
K E N T U C K Y D E P A R T M E N T F O R P U B L I C
H E A L T HKentucky Worksite Wellness Initiative
WHAT IS WORKSITE WELLNESS?
Worksite wellness refers to the
education, activities, and
organizational and
environmental supports that a
worksite may do to promote
healthy lifestyles to employees
and their families.
Why the Worksite ?
• Majority of adults spend most of their day at work
• Demands and hectic schedules
• Allows some wellness activity during day
• Employer has stake in individuals’ well-being
The Bottom Line
Unhealthy
behaviorsHealth
risks
Chronic
diseaseHealth care
costs
HEALTH RISKS = HEALTH COSTS
Individual Health Care Costs:
High vs. Lower-Risk Employees
70.2%
46.3%
34.8%
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Individuals at high risk for
depression have 70.2%
higher costs than those at
lower risk
Source: Goetzel et al., 1998
At least 25% (Up to 70%) of health care
costs are potentially preventable
through a healthier lifestyle and a
reduction in health risks.
(Source: Anderson,D., Whitmer W. Goetzel, (2000) Sept/Oct., The Relationship Between Modifiable Health Risks and
Group Levels of Health Care Expenditures. AJHP 15 (1) 45-52
Meta-review of 42 published
studies shows an average:
28% reduction in sick leave absenteeism
Average 26% reduction in health costs
Average 30% reduction in workers’ compensation and disability management claims costs
And an average $5.93-to-$1 savings-to-cost ratio
Chapman, L. (2005). Meta-Evaluation of Worksite wellness Promotion economic return studies: 2005 Update. The Art of health Promotion. July/August
Return on Investment
(ROI)
$1.00
$3.48
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$5.82
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$1.00
$2.00
$3.00
$4.00
$5.00
$6.00
Health Care Costs Absenteeism
cost
savings
32 studies 14 studies
Source: WellSteps
ANY SIZE, ANY TYPE
Wellness may look a little
different in varying settings
but any size or type
organizations can have
healthier employees and a
supportive wellness culture
KENTUCKY EXAMPLES
Kentucky Chamber (30)
Farmers Rural Electric Coop
(70)
Kentucky Department for
Public Health(400)
Logan Aluminum (1000)
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'97 '98 '99 '00 '01 '02 '03 '04
% Completed
Health Risk Assessment ParticipationHealth
Improved
Costs
down
nearly
$1 million
in one
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Kentucky Company Example
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Individuals
Team Health Goals Met
• Screenings• Health Risk
Questionnaire (HRA)/Follow-up
• Organizational assessment
• Process oriented and strategic
• Program integration and linkage
• Educational Programs to address risks:• Weight control• Nutrition• Exercise• Tobacco cessation • Stress
management • Disease specific
programs (diabetes, cancer)
• Environmental support and policies
Overall Program Includes:
Physical Activity
Environmental Support
Physical activity breaks
accepted
Place for walks if possible
Leadership sets good
example
Walking meetings
Standing work stations
Programs/Incentives
C A B I N E T F O R H E A L T H
A N D F A M I L Y S E R V I C E S
Offer healthful food alternatives at meetings,
company functions and health education events.
Guidelines for ordering healthy foods at company
meetings, and events
C A B I N E T F O R H E A L T H
A N D F A M I L Y S E R V I C E S
A percentage of vending options
are healthy
C A B I N E T F O R H E A L T H
A N D F A M I L Y S E R V I C E S
On-site cafeterias follow healthy cooking practices
Labeling or highlighting healthy food choices
Offer Healthy food choices
What pulls it All together and makes it
work?
Design and implementation will determine success and impact (Strategic process)
Results oriented NOT activity oriented
Evidence-based strategies
Environment and policies
Tailored to organization
Participation!
KENTUCKY WORKSITE WELLNESS INITIATIVE
Assessment (WKU)
Advisory Board (State-wide)
Pilot (Barren River Area Development District)
Education
On-going technical and peer support
One-stop location for state and national news
Web Site http://kentucky.stateofwellness.org/
Join US!
THE CDC WORKSITE HEALTH SCORECARD:
Organizational Supports (18 questions) Tobacco Control (10 questions)
Nutrition (13 questions)
Physical Activity (9 questions)
Weight Management (5 questions)
Stress Management (6 questions)
Depression (7 questions)
High Blood Pressure (7 questions)
High Cholesterol (6 questions)
Diabetes (6 questions)
Signs and Symptoms of Heart Attack and Stroke (4 questions)
Emergency Response to Heart Attack and Stroke (9 questions)
TO ACCESS THE CDC HEALTHSCORE CARD (HSC)
Go to :
http://kentucky.stateofwellness.org/
1.Click on Resources
2. Under “CDC”
3. First link