small business workplace wellness
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How to increase productivity and reduce healthcare costs for small businesses.TRANSCRIPT
HEALTH & WELLNESS COUNCILSeries On
WORK PLACE WELLNESS
1. Develop: Educate, Assess, Create
1. Implement: Incent, Measure, Enjoy
1. Sustain: Energize, Outcomes, Values Q Integrative Healthcare LLC
Cost / BenefitROI
$3.48 in reduced health care costs /dollar spent $5.82 in lower absenteeism costs / dollar spentROI of $3 - $8 per dollar invested within 5 yrs
Multi-Component programs that address nutrition,exercise, disease management and smokingcessation simultaneously rank higher in clinical &cost effectiveness
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2010 PWC Health Ranking
http://www.countyhealthrankings.org
Adults who smoke 17.4% = 47,500 peopleAdults who are obese 60.5% = 160,200Adults who are physically inactive 50.4% = 127,000Adults who eat < 5 fruits/veggies servings 75.2 = 199,300Adults with high blood pressure 25.6% = 66,100Adults with high cholesterol 38.2% = 74,800Adults with diabetes 8.2% = 22,600Heart disease 87.5 = 2,268Percentage of adults who report fair/poor health status 12.1% = 32,900
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Compliments of Potomac Health Foundation
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Unhealthy Diet & Lack of Exercise
Key contributors to rising obesity rates Being overweight or obese increases the risk for a number of health conditions:
Coronary heart disease / type 2 diabetesCancer,/ hypertension / StrokeLiver disease / sleep apnea / respiratory problemsOsteoarthritis / gynecological problems / poor health status
Resource: http://www.countyhealthrankings.org
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WORK PLACE WELLNESSEducate
Higher ProductivityDecreased AbsenteeismDecreased Workers Comp ClaimsDecreased Healthcare CostsHappier Healthier Employees
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WORK PLACE WELLNESSEducate
Educational meeting on the benefits of being healthyWorkplace Wellness Resources
PresentationHandoutsFactsheets
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Company AssessmentAssess
Does Your Insurance Company:Reimburse or offer discounts for fitness centersOffer lower premiums if you have a health and wellness programOffer financial or any incentives for a healthier workforce
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Affordable Care Act Incentives
The Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor and the Treasury are jointly releasing proposed rules on wellness programs to reflect the changes to existing wellness provisions made by the Affordable Care Act and to encourage appropriately designed, consumer-protective wellness programs in group health coverage. These proposed rules would be effective for plan years starting on or after January 1, 2014.
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Personnel AssessmentAssess
Survey to determine what types of programs they would like to try
Quality of Worklife Survey (attached)
Ask if they would be interested in initiating a workplace wellness programWhy be active??
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Company Assessment
Assess your company’s position for creating your Wellness Program
Workplace Wellness is an Employee BenefitCompany Assessment Guidance Form (attached)How it affects your bottom line
Business Financial Impact Inactivity Calculator
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Team Approach
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Create Your Program
Tailor it to your workplace
Make it doable and fun
Stick to your plan and follow through
Engage leadership, management, employees & even families
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Be Creative
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Easy Free StartersLunch Walk & Talk 15-30 min
5 Minute In Place Stretch & Deep Breathing – Move all joints
5 Minute You ChooseAsk the guy next to you what you need : )
Discuss what’s working for you outside the office - share
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Wellness ProgramsResource from the CDC: Maine. http://www.healthymainepartnerships.org/pdfs/Good_Work/section_1_1.pdf
Resource from the CDC: Wisconsin. http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/health/physicalactivity/Sites/Worksitekit.htm
http://healthwinsva.com
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Have Fun With It!
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Chamber Businesses
Special rates and programs for chamber membersChinn & Dale City RecFreedom Aquatic (pending)Manassas Parks & Rec
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Implement: Incent, Measure, Enjoy
Find out what motivates the employer & the employee
Money savedFeeling energizedFeeling motivatedLess Stress
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MeasurePre & During Wellness Measures
Company BasedAbsenteeism ProductivityBottom Line
Employee BasedHealthier – Just feel betterWeight LossSmoking CessationIncreased Energy
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Enjoy
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Enjoy
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SustainEnergize, Outcomes, Values
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Energize
Motivator
Cheerleader
Energizer
Mix it Up
Company Competitions, Volunteer, Team Events, Find Your Thing
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OutcomesProductivity losses related to personal and family health problems cost U.S. employers $1,685 per employee per year, or $225.8 billion annually.
A review of 73 published studies of worksite health promotion programs shows an average $3.50-to-$1 savings-to-cost ration in reduced absenteeism and health care cost.
A meta-review of 42 published studies of worksite health promotion programs shows:
Average 28% reduction in sick leave absenteeismAverage 26% reduction in health costsAverage 30% reduction in workers' compensation and disability management claims costsAverage $5.93-to-$1 savings-to-cost ratio
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OutcomesShow the benefits
Develop statisticsPublicize AwardsRecognitionAppreciation
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Improved Health
Decreased Absenteeism
Decreased Health Claims
Increased Presenteeims
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ValuesMission, Vision, Values
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