Health Promotion And Wellness

In addition to looking at the health behaviors of employees, 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 employees.

A strong foundation for employee health improvement

1. To what extent does the senior management in your corporation actively and visibly support the Corporate Wellness Program?

__ No support for the Employer Health and Wellness Program
__ Support, but not at senior level
__ Support at senior level, but not visible to employees
__ Strong and visible Employer Health and Wellness Program support
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2. Is the Employer Health and Wellness Program tied to your corporation’s mission statement?

__ No
__ Yes, the Employer Health and Wellness Program is tied to business plan OR mission statement
__ Yes, the Employer Health and Wellness Program is tied to both business plan and mission statement
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3. Is there an employee within your corporation whose job responsibilities include Employer Health and Wellness Program coordination?

__ No
__ Yes, but has little time available to dedicate to Employer Health and Wellness Program
__ Yes, and has at least part of the job dedicated to Employer Health and Wellness Program
__ Yes, and has at least one full-time position dedicated to Employer Health and Wellness Program
__ Yes, and has at least part of the job dedicated to wellness AND has a background that includes Employer Health and Wellness Program qualifications
__ Yes, our corporation has at least one full-time position dedicated to health improvement AND the employee’s background includes Employer Health and Wellness Program qualifications
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4. Does your corporation have an active wellness committee with diverse representation?

__ No (does not have a Wellness Committee, or has a committee that doesn’t meet)
__ Yes, we have a Wellness Committee, but with limited representation
__ Yes, we have a Wellness Committee with widespread representation
__ Yes, we have a 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 Employer Health and Wellness Program expenses? (Corporate Health and Wellness Program expenses may be associated with providing a health assessment, paying for behavior change programs/coaching programs, covering rewards 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 Corporate Wellness Plans (e.g. only for Weight Watchers or fitness discounts) and do not meet all existing Employer Health and Wellness Program needs
__ Yes, funds are available to meet current Employer Health and Wellness Program needs
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6. Does your corporation have a plan for engaging employees in the Corporate Wellness Program?

__ No
__ Yes, we have a communications plan for our Employer Health and Wellness Program
__ Yes, we have a communication plan AND we offer meaningful incentives or rewards (such as premium discounts or debit cards) for the Employer Health and Wellness Program to engage in healthy behaviors.
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A data-based approach to the Employer Health and Wellness Program

7. Does your corporation have clearly stated Employer Health and Wellness Program objectives and priorities for employee health improvement?

__ No
__ Yes
__ Yes, data (e.g. HRA, claims, productivity) are the basis for defining Employer Health and Wellness Program objectives or priorities
__ Yes, data AND evidence-based best practices are a basis for defining Employer Health and Wellness Program objectives or priorities
__ Yes, data and best practices are basis for defining Employer Health and Wellness Program objectives or priorities as well as measuring Employer Health and Wellness Program progress (assessment)
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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 worksite 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
__ Employee 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 employees 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 worksite (in vending machines, break areas, or cafeterias)
__ Yes, fruits and vegetables are available and discounted at the worksite
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Benefits that support employee health improvement

12. Does your corporation provide employees 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 health 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 health benefits
__ Yes, but at a decreased level (less coverage) than health benefits
__ No coverage for mental or behavioral health
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