james robinson equality and inclusion facilitator lothian university hospitals edinburgh scotland uk...
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James RobinsonEquality and Inclusion Facilitator
Lothian University HospitalsEdinburghScotland
UK
Applying a National Programme to Promote Staff Health
in Hospital
SHAW
• Open to all industries not just health
• Open to all industries not just health
• Local coordinators provide support
• Open to all industries not just health
• Local coordinators provide support
• Small grants provided to support work
• Open to all industries not just health
• Local coordinators provide support
• Small grants provided to support work
• Award valid for three years
A newsletter keeps members of the scheme updated.
There is also a website
www.shaw.uk.com
Three Levels of Award
• Bronze
• Silver
• Gold
• Provide health information on a regular basis
• Raise awareness of health issues through appropriate activity
• Establish a health promotion group
• Implement a no smoking policy and provide smoking cessation support
• Signed statement confirming existence of health and safety policies
+ 1 additional criteria chosen from a list of options
Bronze Level
• Meet Bronze Criteria
• Implemented policy on• Alcohol and drug misuse• provision of health food choices• promotion of physical activity
• Staff health needs assessment
• Provide all employees with opportunity to have health check
+ 1 additional criteria chosen from a list of options
Silver Level
• Meet Bronze + Silver Criteria
• Three year strategy and one year action plans
• Demonstrate health promotion activities relating to• smoking• alcohol/drugs• health eating• physical activity• HIV/Aids and sexual health• stress/mental health• dental/oral health
• Demonstrate active participation in a local or national health campaign or active commitment to health of the local community
Gold Level
Lothian University Hospitals in City of Edinburgh
Health Fairs
• Encouraging use of stairs rather than lifts
• Jogging groups
• Cycle routes
• Exercise classes
• Reduced charges for Gym membership
Encouraging Exercise
Improving Diet
http://www.shcas.co.uk
Award Criteria
1. Provision and promotion of healthy food choices
2. High standards of food hygiene management
3. Acceptable breastfeeding arrangements
4. Provision of adequate non-smoking areas
Liberton Hospital Staff Dining Room receiving their Award
Benefits
• Healthier Workforce
• Improved Morale
• Lower absence rates
• Higher Productivity
Conclusion
Scotland’s Health at Work programme offers an effective mechanism for improving the health of staff in hospitals