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Objectives. Understand the process for becoming a Certified Healthy Campus. Apply practical tips for completing CHC application. Identify stakeholders who should be included in application process. Background.
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Objectives • Understand the process for becoming a Certified Healthy Campus. • Apply practical tips for completing CHC application. • Identify stakeholders who should be included in application process.
Background • “Certified Healthy”Oklahoma began in 2003 to recognize businesses working to improve employee health. • CHO added restaurants, schools, communities, and in 2011 campuses to the program.
Why get certified? • Encourage healthy behaviors – students, employees, visitors • Recruiting tool – setting a good example • Separate your campus from others • Help create a healthier Oklahoma
First Steps • Download application: okturningpoint.org/chp/chcampus/chcampus.html • Gather Basic information • Identify Primary Contact • FTE students • FTE employees
Identify Stakeholders • Academics • Human Resources • Recreation/intramurals • Multicultural Affairs • Campus Safety/Police • Disability Services • Counseling Services • Health Services • Environmental Health & Safety • Tobacco Policy makers • Volunteer Services • Sustainability Services • Others?
Words of Wisdom • Start early • Reach out to “stakeholders” • Consider applying as Healthy Business also
Questions? Suzy Harrington, DNP, RN, MCHES Mary.talley@okstate.edu 405.744.4968