Health and Safety in the Workplace

 

In addition to looking at the health behaviors of staff members, take a good look at your corporation. The following questions can help you identify opportunities for your corporation to support and encourage healthy behaviors among staff members. 

A strong foundation for employee health improvement

1. To what extent does the senior management in your corporation actively and visibly support the Workplace Health Promotion Program? 

__ No support for the Workplace Health Promotion Program

__ Support, but not at senior level

__ Support at senior level, but not visible to staff members

__ Strong and visible Workplace Health Promotion Program support

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2. Is the Workplace Health Promotion Program tied to your corporation’s mission statement? 

__ No

__ Yes, the Workplace Health Promotion Program is tied to business plan OR mission statement

__ Yes, the Workplace Health Promotion Program is tied to both business plan and mission statement

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3. Is there an staff member within your corporation whose job responsibilities include Workplace Health Promotion Program coordination?

__ No

 

__ Yes, but has little time available to dedicate to Workplace Health Promotion Program

__ Yes, and has at least part of the job dedicated to Workplace Health Promotion Program

__ Yes, and has at least one full-time position dedicated to Workplace Health Promotion Program

__ Yes, and has at least part of the job dedicated to wellness AND has a background that includes Workplace Health Promotion Program qualifications

__ Yes, our corporation has at least one full-time position dedicated to health improvement AND the staff member’s background includes Workplace Health Promotion Program qualifications

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4. Does your corporation have an active wellness committee with diverse representation? 

__ No (does not have a Health and Wellness Committee, or has a committee that doesn’t meet)

__ Yes, we have a Health and Wellness Committee, but with limited representation

__ Yes, we have a Health and Wellness Committee with widespread representation

__ Yes, we have a Health and Wellness Committee with widespread representation AND committee involvement is part of each representative’s job responsibilities

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5. Does your corporation have an annual budget for Workplace Health Promotion Program expenses? (Workplace Health Promotion Program expenses may be associated with offering a health assessment, paying for behavior change programs/coaching programs, covering incentives that encourage healthy behaviors, subsidizing healthy food options, communications and activities around specific health topics, fitness centers/walking paths, etc). 

__ No

__ Yes, but funds are earmarked for Workplace Health Promotion Programs (e.g. only for Weight Watchers or fitness discounts) and do not meet all existing Workplace Health Promotion Program needs

__ Yes, funds are available to meet current Workplace Health Promotion Program needs

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6. Does your corporation have a plan for engaging staff members in the Workplace Health Promotion Program? 

__ No

__ Yes, we have a communications plan for our Workplace Health Promotion Program

__ Yes, we have a communication plan AND we offer meaningful incentives or rewards (such as premium discounts or debit cards) for the Workplace Health Promotion Program to engage in healthy behaviors.

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A data-based approach to the Workplace Health Promotion Program 

7. Does your corporation have clearly stated Workplace Health Promotion Program goals and priorities for employee health improvement? 

__ No

__ Yes

__ Yes, data (e.g. HRA, claims, productivity) are the basis for defining Workplace Health Promotion Program goals or priorities

__ Yes, data AND evidence-based best practices are a basis for defining Workplace Health Promotion Program goals or priorities

__ Yes, data and best practices are basis for defining Workplace Health Promotion Program goals or priorities as well as measuring Workplace Health Promotion Program progress (evaluation)

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8. Has your corporation completed a Health Risk Assessment? 

__ No

__ Yes, but more than 2 years ago

__ Yes, within the last two years, and achieved a participation rate of less than 50%

__ Yes, within the last two years, and achieved a 50% – 79% participation rate

__ Yes, within the last two years, and achieved an 80% or greater participation rate

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A workplace environment that supports healthy behaviors 

9. Does your corporation’s tobacco reduction strategy reflect best practices? 

(Check all that apply)

__ A no-tobacco use policy that includes both buildings AND grounds

__ 100% coverage for the cost of over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapy

__ Staff Member access to – and strong promotion of — a tailored stop-smoking program

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10. Does your corporation provide opportunities (time and places) for physical activity during the work day? 

__ No

__ Yes, indoor places for physical activity (on-site fitness center) OR outdoor places for physical activity (walking paths)

__ Yes, both indoor AND outdoor places for physical activity

__ Yes, indoor and outdoor opportunities AND workers can use work time for physical activity

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11. Does your corporation promote healthy eating by providing access to fruits and vegetables? 

__ No

__ Yes, fruits and vegetables are available at the workplace (in vending machines, break areas, or cafeterias)

__ Yes, fruits and vegetables are available and discounted at the workplace

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Benefits that support employee health improvement 

12. Does your corporation provide staff members with self-care resources? 

(Check all that apply)

__ Distribution of self-care books

__ internet-based access to health information

__ Nurse advice line

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13. Which of the following preventive services are covered at 100% by your corporation’s health benefits? 

(Check all that apply)

__ Vision screening

__ Hearing

__ Immunizations (per CDC/ACIP recommendations)

__ Radiology

__ Laboratory services

__ STD screening

__ Preventive medical examination for adults

__ Cancer screen (includes: colon, cervical, breast, prostate and ovarian cancers)

__ Contraceptive management

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14. Which of the following are included in your corporation’s pharmacy benefit? 

(Check all that apply)

__ Mail order or other 90-day supply option for medications

__ Specialty pharmacy network

__ Incentive-based tiered formulary design

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15. Do your corporation’s health benefits provide coverage for behavioral health (such as depression, mental illness, counseling, stress management, and chemical dependency)? 

__ Yes, at the same level as medical benefits

__ Yes, but at a lower level (less coverage) than medical benefits

__ No coverage for mental or behavioral health

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