Workplace Wellness

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• Workplace Wellness
• Prevention is the Key!
• Lynn Winkler, MA, RD, LDN
• Wellness Coordinator/Registered Dietitian
• Catawba Valley Medical Center

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What is Workplace Wellness?

• Corporate Wellbeing
• Workplace wellness A combination of
  educational, organizational and environmental
  activities designed to support the health of your
  employees and their families
• Medical Screenings
• Health Risk Assessments
• Health Coaching
• Newsletters
• Fitness Programs or Facilities
• RD on Call
• Health Information Portal

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Why Workplace Wellness?

• Old Idea Workplace wellness programs are a nice
  Extra
• New Idea Workplace wellness programs are a
  Necessity

Healthy employees, are more productive, cost
you less and are more loyal!!
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Role of Wellness in Healthcare Reform

• Healthy Workforce Act
• Tax credits to businesses that offer healthy work
  environments
• Supply and Demand
• Prevention, Prevention, Prevention
• Do Your Research

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Prevention vs. Treatment

• 75 of health care costs are directly related to
  lifestyle and are preventable
• Yet, less than 3 of all health care costs are
  spent on Prevention
• Preventing disease can save a company 200-440
  per person each year
• Early Intervention - Change the focus to
  Prevention

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Healthy HabitsReduced Mortality Risk

• Not smoking
• Moderate exercise at least 5 x/week
• Blood pressure under 120/80
• Total cholesterol under 200 mg/dL
• BMI less than 25
• A diet high in produce, fish, and whole grains,
  and low in sodium and sugary beverages
• (JAMA, 2010)

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Wellness Focus

• Smoking Cessation
• Stress Management
• Fitness and Nutrition
• Chronic Disease Management
• Metabolic Syndrome
• Diabetes
• Obesity

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Smoking

• The government estimates that for every pack of
  cigarettes smoked it costs nearly 4 for
  additional medical expenses caused from smoking
• Second-Hand Smoke
• No safe level of exposure

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Smoking Cessation

• Smokers who quit before age 50 have 1/2 the risk
  of dying in the next 15 years as those persons
  who continue to smoke
• Less Cancer, Heart Disease and Stroke
• Fewer wrinkles
• Fewer colds
• Stronger bones
• Happier

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Workplace Smoking Cessation

• Smoke-Free Policy
• Support Groups
• Quit line (1-800-QUIT-NOW)
• Pharmacological Aids
• Public Health
• Reminder system to assess, advise, track, and
  monitor tobacco use

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Work-Related Stress

• Responsibilities
• Coworkers
• Unclear Goals/Expectations
• Complicated/Demanding Tasks
• Getting too little exercise, sleep and poor
  nutrition
• Personal/Family Stress

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Stress Management

• Provide Employees with Strategies
• Better Nutrition Tips
• Less caffeine, less sugar, less salt
• Smoking Cessation
• Exercise
• Focus on Womens Stress Issues
• Journal/Relaxation Techniques
• Team Building Strategies
• Laugh

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Fitness

• 64.5 of adults in the US are considered
  physically active
• 60.9 of adults in NC are considered physically
  active
• 10- 25 of adults really receive the
  recommended amount of physical activity
• (CDC, 2010)

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Benefits of Activity in the Workplace

• Less likely to get sick
• Reduces health care costs
• Helps prevent and control disease
• Reduces Absenteeism and Presenteeism
• Increased energy
• Increased self confidence
• Tend to take on more leadership roles
• Less stressed
• Improves sleep

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Increase Activity in the Workplace

• Walking Program
• Physical activity challenges between
  departments/Corporate sports teams
• Corporate Gym Discounts
• Flex Time
• Encouraging Stair Use

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Add Some Activity into Your Day!
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Change Your Work Environment

• A healthy man has many wishes, but an unhealthy
  man has but one wish.
• -Indian Proverb

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Nutrition

• Good nutrition is essential to good health and
  healthy weight
• Fruits and vegetables have been shown to guard
  against chronic diseases
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Type 2 Diabetes
• Some cancers
• N.C. Institute of Medicine. Healthy
  N.C.2020 A Better State of Health

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Nutrition Update

• Old Idea!

• New Idea!

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Nutrition in the Workplace

• Meeting Options
• Offer whole grain foods, fruits and vegetables
• Provide water or other low calorie beverages
• Try smaller portions
• Try only beverages if it is a mid-morning or
  mid-afternoon meeting

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Chronic Disease

• Metabolic Syndrome
• Heart disease
• 90-95 of people diagnosed with Diabetes have
  Type 2 Diabetes, formerly known as Adult-Onset
  Diabetes
• Overweight/Obesity and being older are risk
  factors for Diabetes and other chronic diseases.
• N.C. Institute of Medicine. Healthy N.C.2020 A
  Better State of Health

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U.S. Costs to Employers

• Obese workers have 21 higher health care costs
  compared with those of a healthy weight.

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Workplace Wellness Trends

• Newest Trend
• Online Health and Wellness Assessment Programs
• Social Media Options
• Health Related Applications
• lt7,000 Health and Fitness Apps
• The Smokefree Quit Guide
• Breath2Relax
• BMI Calculator
• Cardio Trainer

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Workplace Wellness Trends

• Non-structured Activity vs. Structured
• 15 minutes can save your life
• Stand up from your desk
• Use restroom on different floor, set alarm each
  hour to get up and move, physical activity apps
• Healthy Foods at Meetings
• Healthy Vending/Cafeteria Options
• www.beactivenc.org
• www.eatsmartmovemorenc.org

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Wellness Program Incentives

• Premium Adjustments, Monetary Awards, Recognition
• Point System
• Decreased Copays or Deductables
• Corporate Funded Contributions to FSA
• Better Medical Plan Access
• Prime Parking Spots for Participating

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Pillars of Effective Workplace Wellness

• Multilevel Leadership
• Create a Culture of Wellness
• Alignment
• A natural extension of the companies identity
• Scope, Relevance and Quality
• Must be a comprehensive, engaging and excellent

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Pillars of Effective Workplace Wellness

• Accessibility
• On-site integration is essential
• Partnerships
• Active internal and community partnerships are
  vital
• Communications
• Delivery makes the difference!

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CVMCsCorporate Health Opportunities

• Occupational Health Services
• Cholesterol Screenings
• Flu Shots
• Biometric Screenings
• Lunch-n-Learn and On-Line Options
• CPR and First Aid Education
• Corporate Health Fairs

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CVMCsCorporate Health Opportunities

• Fitness Plus Corporate Fitness Memberships
• Health First Center
• Support Groups
• Healthy House Weight Solutions for Youth

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Childhood Obesity Initiative

• Catawba County
• In 2006, the percentage of overweight children
  surpassed the statewide percentages
• Catawba County CHA
• 2-18 year olds 38 of children are considered
  overweight/obese
• NC average 34
• In 2010 72 of adults are overweight/obese
• NC average 65

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• If you dont take time for your health today,
• you will have to make time for illness tomorrow!
• Joseph Piscatella

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Questions/Comments?

• Lynn Winkler, MA, RD, LDN
• Wellness Coordinator/Registered
  Dietitian
• Catawba Valley Medical Center