Why Wellness At work?
The workplace may seem like an unusual place to promote wellness, but take into consideration the following reasons why it is a good fit:
- Most Americans spend the majority of their time at work during most days of the week.
- Programs offered at the workplace help to build a collective support system and team camaraderie because there is a specific, mutual goal.
- Making positive behavioral changes in a group setting may seem less intimidating than attempting change on our own.
- Offering programs at the workplace help to change unhealthy cultural behaviors into positive habits that can reach from the workplace to the home.
- Creating a culture of health and wellness is contagious and working within your organization can have a lasting impact on future generations of employees, where being healthy is the norm not the exception.
Corporate Wellness Program Development
The cost of employee health insurance is greatly influenced by the utilization of your health plan and the cost of medical claims and prescription drugs. You can reduce that cost by providing your employees with a customized Corporate Wellness Program.
Statistics show that worksite wellness is healthcare reform that works. It is the only long-term answer for keeping employees well, productive, and on the job.
The 5-step process
- Assessment
A Health Risk Assessment Questionnaire (HRA) is used to evaluate employees’ risks for developing certain health conditions. The HRA can be combined with a comprehensive wellness assessment that includes measurements of cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, and waist circumference and body composition.
- Identification of risks
Benefits to employees: Based on the Health Risk Assessment and screening results, each employee receives a confidential health risk assessment report on their health status and a strategy to make lasting lifestyle changes.
Benefits to employers: Employers receive an aggregate report that identifies the current health status of their company that provides the framework for the development of a lifestyle management program with targeted interventions.
- Program Development
Our team of healthcare professionals work in coordination with the client company to develop a Corporate Wellness Program based upon their unique needs and available resources.
- Lifestyle Management Programs
Targeted interventions are implemented to influence behaviors and development of a pathway to a healthier workforce. Targeted Lifestyle Management programs vary and are customized to meet the client company’s needs and goals
- Evaluation
Annual evaluations are recommended to ensure that the program is successful and accomplishing the desired goals. The evaluation of established program goals and benchmarks are essential for future program development and return on investment tracking.
Onsite Wellness Coordinator/Facility Manager
Establishing an onsite wellness facility can present unique challenges. One of our Onsite Wellness Coordinators can work with your company to develop a strategic wellness program at your company to address the unique health and wellness needs of your employees. The Coordinator can develop and implement a comprehensive program that includes fitness testing, exercise prescription, program orientations and follow-up to ensure that your program is on track and successful.
Corporate Wellness Fitness Memberships
East Jefferson General Hospital's Wellness Center offers corporate membership plans, at special rates, to help corporate employees stay healthy. The Wellness Center is a state-of-the-art fitness facility that features cardiovascular and strength training areas, an aquatics area with two pools and a raised track for walking or running.
The Wellness Center's staff of certified trainers and exercise physiologists work with you to assess your needs, help you set goals and address your concerns about the health of your workforce. In addition to accessing services at the Wellness Center, businesses can also benefit from onsite education and wellness programs.
