Exam 1- PP:2 Flashcards
Discuss what the function of a wellness committee is…
Gets the employees involved in the planning and implementation of the programs
Gives them a personal stake, increasing their chances of committing to it.
Who should be a part of the committee?
- President
- CEO
- Human resources, benefits
- Health nurses (someone from the health center perhaps)
- Safety managers
- Kinesiology/nutrition professors
- Employee Assistance Professionals (EAPs)
- Union representatives
- Management
What are some of the documents or data you should try to gather when identifying worksite needs?
Health Risk Assessments
Employee Interest Surveys
What is a Health Risk Assessment?
Survey that evaluates the employee’s health status
VOLUNTARY
Height, weight, BMI calculation, body fat
Cholesterol
Glucose
CV fitness, muscular fitness, flexibility
What information can an HRA provide for the WHPP personnel?
- Overall state of health
- Activity levels
- Smokers
- Diet
What are some strategies for administering the HRA and getting higher return rates?
Computerized questionnaires, interactive online versions, handouts.
Incentives work!!!
Cash is king
Prizes
Drawings
What are the major considerations when choosing or constructing an HRA?
Number & type of questions Delivery method Time required to complete Availability of risk reduction follow up Pricing structures and options
What is an Employee Interest Survey? (EIS)
Determines your interest in participating in worksite wellness programs.
What information can the results of EIS provide to the WHPP personnel?
If the employees want to be involved in a Wellness program
If they have a readiness to change
Their preferences in the work place
Preferences in how the company communicates
What is HIPAA stand for?
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
What does HIPAA do?
Title II of HIPAA defines policies, procedures and guidelines for maintaining the privacy and security of individually identifiable health information
What does ADA stand for?
Americans with Disabilities Act
What does ADA do?
The ADA is a wide-ranging civil rights law that prohibits, under certain circumstances, discrimination based on disability.
T/F: Personal data/medical records are protected by federal laws such as ADA & HIPAA
TRUE
What is aggregate data?
“Group level” information/data
EX: how many people smoke, age range of all employees
Should always be anonymous
