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Workplace Wellness… Prevention is the Key! Lynn Winkler, MA, RD, LDN

Workplace Wellness… Prevention is the Key! Lynn Winkler, MA, RD, LDN Wellness Coordinator/Registered Dietitian Catawba Valley Medical Center. What is Workplace Wellness?. “Corporate Wellbeing”

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Workplace Wellness… Prevention is the Key! Lynn Winkler, MA, RD, LDN

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

  2. 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

  3. 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!!

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Healthy Habits=Reduced 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)

  7. Wellness Focus • Smoking Cessation • Stress Management • Fitness and Nutrition • Chronic Disease Management • Metabolic Syndrome • Diabetes • Obesity

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

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

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

  13. 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)

  14. 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

  15. Increase Activity in the Workplace • Walking Program • Physical activity challenges between departments/Corporate sports teams • Corporate Gym Discounts • Flex Time • Encouraging Stair Use

  16. Add Some Activity into Your Day!

  17. Change Your Work Environment “A healthy man has many wishes, but an unhealthy man has but one wish”. -Indian Proverb

  18. 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

  19. Old Idea! New Idea! Nutrition Update

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. U.S. Costs to Employers Obese workers have 21% higher health care costs compared with those of a healthy weight.

  23. Workplace Wellness Trends • Newest Trend: • Online Health and Wellness Assessment Programs • Social Media Options • Health Related Applications • <7,000 Health and Fitness Apps • The Smokefree Quit Guide • Breath2Relax • BMI Calculator • Cardio Trainer

  24. 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

  25. 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

  26. 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

  27. Pillars of Effective Workplace Wellness • Accessibility • On-site integration is essential • Partnerships • Active internal and community partnerships are vital • Communications • Delivery makes the difference!

  28. CVMC’sCorporate 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

  29. CVMC’sCorporate Health Opportunities • Fitness Plus: Corporate Fitness Memberships • Health First Center • Support Groups • Healthy House: Weight Solutions for Youth

  30. 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% Caldwell Alexander Iredell Burke Catawba Lincoln

  31. If you don’t take time for your health today, you will have to make time for illness tomorrow! Joseph Piscatella

  32. Questions/Comments? Lynn Winkler, MA, RD, LDN Wellness Coordinator/Registered Dietitian Catawba Valley Medical Center

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