corporate presentation, for management or hr dir

Creating Wellness In The

WorkplacePresented by Debra Cassera

2004 -- US spending on healthcare

• United States spent $1.9 trillion on health care, comprising 16% of its Gross Domestic Product, an average of $6,280 per person

(Source:Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Office of Actuary,

National Statistics Group, National Health accounts)

Chronic diseases, particularly heart disease and cancer, are the leading causes of death in

the United States – But what is the cause…

Chronic Diseases

• These diseases account for seven of every ten deaths and affect the quality of life of 125 million Americans.

• Although chronic diseases are among the most common and costly health problems, they are also among the most preventable.

The cover of "The Economist", Dec. 2003.

Over 5 Million Years A Few Decades

The direct medical costs for diseases related to obesity are approximately

• $98 billion per year for Type 2 diabetes• $8.8 billion per year for hearth disease• $5.3 billion per year for osteoarthritis• $3.2 billion pre year for gallbladder

disease• $1.3 billion for colon cancer• $1.1 billion for breast cancer• $310 million for endometrial cancer

(Source:The US Center for Disease Control)

BMI CategoriesBody Mass Index

• Underweight -- < 18.5• Normal weight – 18.5-24.9• Overweight – BMI > 25• Pre-obese – BMI> 25 – 29.9• Obesity – BMI > 30

Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1985

No Data <10% 10%–14%


(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’ 4” person)

No Data <10% 10%–14%



No Data <10% 10%–14%


No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%



No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20



No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%


Obesity* Trends Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2003


No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%

Obesity* Trends Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2004

No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%


Adopting A Healthy Lifestyle

• Eating nutritious foods• Being physically active• Thinking Well• Avoiding tobacco use

These changes can prevent or control many of the devastating effects of these diseases.

Adopting a healthier lifestyle is critical to improving the health of Virginians

Could it be so simple?

So the question is -- What is truly effective to help your employees and their families improve their lifestyle choices?

Wellness Program Best Practice

Let’s Drill Down

• Number of employees• Number of employees who you

think – will join the program– will successfully complete once

enrolled– would benefit from a Wellness

Program

How To Begin

• Gather Key Data– What does the business

need out of their wellness program efforts?

– What do the employees want?

Successful Data Collection and Analysis

• Apply honesty in analyzing your data • Respect that this is sensitive

information • Garbage in, garbage out. • Protect individual’s privacy. • Beware of data overload • Data collection is not health/wellness

promotion • Take a new perspective at your

company • Be creative

Obtaining Senior Level Support

• Foundation for Success:– Financial Resources– Access to all Employees– Really Important Business

• Demonstrate Value:– Meeting Objectives– Competitive Advantage– Measurable Results

• Communicate your Message

The Wellness Team/Committee

• Forming the Team– Who

– How

– When

• Function of the Team– Establish a Vision – Current Wellness Status

– Decide on Goals – Small Steps with a Timeline.

KEEPING YOUR WELLNESS PROGRAM ON TRACK

• Effective Wellness Team:– Communicate

– Get a Fast Start

– Widen the Circle

– Roles and Responsibilities Should be Clear

– Remember That the Business of Business is Business.

Your Wellness Operating Plan

• Do I Really Need a Written Plan?– A plan forces you to

consider your company’s needs, and strategic priorities

– A plan legitimizes and communicates your program to senior managers.

– A plan provides for program continuity through personnel changes.

– A plan gives the energy to get things moving

Seven Elements of a Plan: 1. Vision Statement

2. Goals

3. Objectives

4. Implementation and Timeline

5. Marketing and Communications Mix

6. Itemized Budget

7. Evaluation Plan

Seven Elements of a Plan 1. Vision Statement

A time yet unrealized

- Dreams

- Hopes

- Aspirations

This will engage the reader to consider “what’s possible”.

Seven Elements of a Plan 2. Goals

• Determines when you have reached Success

Seven Elements of a Plan 3. Objectives

• Specific• Measurable• Achievable• Realistic• Time Specific

Seven Elements of a Plan 4. Implementation and Timeline

• Program Offered• Schedule• Responsibilities • Method of Accountability

Seven Elements of a Plan 5. Marketing

• Getting the message out– Website

– E-mail

– Newsletters

– Audio & Video

– Brochures

Seven Elements of a Plan 6. Itemized Budget

• Accurate & Detailed• Realistic to achieve your desired outcome• Periodic Reporting on Progress

Seven Elements of a Plan 7. Evaluation Plan

• A Method to Report on the Success of the Program

Choosing A Wellness Program

• What risk factors are a key concern in your Company?

• What have you determined that your Senior Management wants to achieve?

• What have you determined your Employees want?

• What are the financial and human resources available?

• What do you want from a Wellness Program?

Employee Accountability

• Insurance and Health Care Cost have been increasing for years

• Change in strategy is to partner with your employees by providing incentives to live a healthier lifestyle.

• Employee buy-in is key in keeping down costs.

Change in Public Sentiment

• A Harris Interactive online survey of 2,323 U.S. adults, conducted between July 11-13, 2006 for the Wall Street Journal Online’s Health Industry Edition, showed that 53% of the adults say it is fair for people with unhealthy lifestyles to pay higher premiums, compared to 37% in 2003.

The Common Key Risk Factors

• Stress• Overweight/Obesity• Limited to No Physical Activity• Smoking• Job Related Injuries

Virginia Health Risk Factorsas reported by the

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• 58% of all Virginians are overweight or obese.• 23% do not exercise on a regular basis• Est. 25% smoke or use other tobacco products• Between 1993 and 2003, according to a federal

study, Virginians got fatter faster than any other state, as the number of obese residents rose 10%

Risk factors for heart disease and stroke – Virginia

• 24.3% had high blood pressure• 32.6% of those screened reported having high blood

cholesterol• 7.2% had diabetes• 22% were current smokers• 57.7% were overweight or obese (Body Mass Index

greater than or equal to 25.0)• 22.1% reported no exercise in the prior 30 days• Approximately 79% had one or more of these six risk

factors

STRESS

• Workplace stress costs the nation more than $300 billion each year in health care, missed work and stress reduction efforts.

• Stress is responsible for 19% of employee absenteeism and 40% of employee turnover.

• Stress is responsible for creating 60% of the cost of workplace accidents.

• Research shows that 60% to 90% of doctor visits are stress-related.

(Source:American Institute of Stress and Chrysalis Performance Strategies.)

The Age of Multi-TaskingThe Age of Multi-Tasking

• Today, we are juggling more, and more, Today, we are juggling more, and more, and more ….. than ever before.and more ….. than ever before.

Fast paced, 24/7 Communication

• Email • Voice Mail• Text Message• Internet• Blackberry• Beepers

Our Changing Environment

A 3-Dimensional Approach

• Physical (Be Fit): How you use your body.

• Bio-Chemical (Eat Right): What you put into your body

• Psychological (Think Well): The mind-body connection.

In order to move toward total wellness, all 3 dimensions must be addressed at the same time.

Designing Your Program

• Flexible• Scalable• Customized Options• Technology Driven• Personal Touches• Coaching Options & Support Groups• Outstanding Reporting & Recognition for

Success• Incentives• Competition• Valuable for All Employees• Partnership – With Same Goals

Incentives to get the Results you Want

• Financial Incentives

• Non-Financial Incentives

Employee Wellness Culture

• Creating the Environment that supports a wellness lifestyle.– Physical Look

– Actual Smells

– Sounds you Hear

– Safety Measures

– Food Options

– Supportive and Open

– Recognition and Rewards

– Proactive policies

Evaluating Results Requires

• Determine key numbers or facts that can be used to measure the success of achieving your goals and objectives.

• Comparison to your baseline data• Consistent method of tracking and

reporting• Fair and consistent tracking and rewarding

of Incentives offered.• Frequency of reporting• Budget review – allocation to actual cost• Determine report distribution

Creating Wellness Corporate Programs

are customized to the unique needs of

each of your company's and its

employees.

A HEALTHIER YOU!

• Education, Knowledge and Implementation• Reduced Risk Factors• Participants Satisfaction• Participants Involvement and Commitment• Containment or reduce cost• Improved trends in Health care claims• Reduction of lost work days/Workers compensation claims• Improved Absenteeism Rates• Presenteeism – Improved Production• Improved turnover and ability to attract new employees • Employee Wellness Cultural Improvements• Policy changes• Improved perception of health/wellness promotion program

The Winning Edge of a Corporate Wellness Program

• Cost savings for the company -- $$$– Insurance Cost– Absenteeism– And more immediate results from

reduced injuries.

• Cost saving for the employee -- $$$• Improved health for the employee

and their family – PRICELESS

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diseases account

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