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Purpose. To encourage and motivate employees in adopting a lifestyle that improves their overall health, fitness and well-being. Participation Incentives. Two ways to earn wellness leave : Exercise Health Risk Assessment (HRA) & Routine Physical Examination. Exercise.

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  1. Purpose To encourage and motivate employees in adopting a lifestyle that improves their overall health, fitness and well-being.

  2. Participation Incentives Two ways to earn wellness leave : • Exercise • Health Risk Assessment (HRA) & Routine Physical Examination

  3. Exercise • 30 minutes 3 times a week – must be combined with the employees lunch hour • Should be used in one block of 30 minutes • Is not cumulative and may not be carried over

  4. Annual Health Review • Routine physical examination once every fiscal year • HRA can be completed from BC/BS, Scott & White or other HMOs website • Receive eight hours of wellness leave and must be used in the same fiscal year.

  5. Providers and Services • Fitness Professionals • Health Educators • Professional Counselors through EAP • College Students in Health Programs under faculty supervision

  6. Communication • Wellness Policy and Procedures • Wellness Website • Wellness Forms • Health Fairs • Employee Surveys • Human Resources Offices across the state • Wellness Committee (under construction) • Brown Bag Presentation • Posters / Flyers • Email

  7. Solutions to Roadblocks • Budget Restraints • Logistics • Management Support • Tracking Employees Time

  8. Resources • In 2007 (80th Legislature) the State Employee Health and Fitness Act of 1983 (Act of 1983) was amended by HB 1297. • Texas Government Code, Chapter 664, State Employees Health Fitness and Education • Working Well Planning Guide Book- Agri Life Extension • http://www.wellness.state.tx.us • Other State Agencies

  9. ContactStephanie Baggett, PHRPhone 512-486-5369Email stephanie.baggett@txdot.gov

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