Week 11: Community✅ Flashcards
What is the primary aim of the WELL Community concept?
COMMUNITY > General
To support access to essential healthcare, build a culture of health accommodating diverse needs, and establish an inclusive, engaged occupant community.
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What are social determinants of health?
COMMUNITY > General
They include global, national, and local conditions that impact health, such as physical and built conditions and inequalities based on gender, race, ethnicity, or socio-economic status.
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How can workplace policies support working caregivers?
COMMUNITY > General
Through strategies like childcare support, workplace breastfeeding support, and paid parental leave, which provide benefits such as higher breastfeeding rates and reduced infant mortality.
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What is the role of stakeholder engagement in community well-being?
COMMUNITY > General
Consulting stakeholders during planning and gathering feedback post-occupancy helps identify objectives that support health and ensure the space meets diverse needs.
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How can design address physical determinants of health?
COMMUNITY > General
By complying with accessibility codes and incorporating universal design principles to create spaces that are safe and accessible for all individuals.
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What is the intent of the C01 Health and Wellness Promotion feature?
C01 HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROMOTION | PRECONDITION
To promote a deeper understanding of WELL features, the relationship between health and buildings, and available health resources and programs.
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What is health literacy, and what influences it?
C01 HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROMOTION | PRECONDITION
Health literacy is the ability to access, interpret, and act on health information, influenced by age, socioeconomic status, mental health, cultural background, language skills, and healthcare delivery systems.
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What are the consequences of low health literacy?
C01 HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROMOTION | PRECONDITION
It is linked to lower preventive care use, poor chronic condition management, lower self-reported health, and economic costs of $70-240 billion annually in the U.S.
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How can projects support health literacy?
C01 HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROMOTION | PRECONDITION
Through multi-modal programming, educational materials, and communications to promote awareness of health programs and policies and encourage engagement.
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What benefits do projects gain by promoting health literacy?
C01 HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROMOTION | PRECONDITION
Increased participation in healthy behaviors, greater use of health services, and a 4:1 return on investment for employers.
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What are the two options to fulfill the C01 Part 1 Provide WELL Feature Guide requirement?
C01 | Part 1 Provide WELL Feature Guide
Option 1: A physical or digital WELL feature guide prominently displayed or made available.
Option 2: Quarterly communications about health resources, programs, amenities, and policies, with onboarding communications for new employees.
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What must the WELL feature guide include in Option 1?
C01 | Part 1 Provide WELL Feature Guide
It must describe the WELL features achieved by the project and explain their impact on health, well-being, and comfort, aligning with the project’s health-oriented mission in Feature C02: Integrative Design.
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What is required for Option 2 communications?
C01 | Part 1 Provide WELL Feature Guide
Quarterly updates and onboarding materials must inform occupants about health resources, programs, amenities, and policies addressed by the WELL features achieved.
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Who must the requirements apply to according to WELL Core Guidance?
C01 | Part 1 Provide WELL Feature Guide
They must apply to the whole building.
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What is the intent of C02 Integrative Design?
C02 INTEGRATIVE DESIGN | PRECONDITION
To facilitate a collaborative project process and support adherence to wellness and sustainability goals.
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Why is stakeholder involvement important in project planning?
C02 INTEGRATIVE DESIGN | PRECONDITION
Excluding stakeholders can result in projects that fail to address their needs and may increase exposure to poor health conditions, displacement, and lack of access to essential services.
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What are the benefits of engaging diverse stakeholders from the start?
C02 INTEGRATIVE DESIGN | PRECONDITION
It creates collaborative dialogue, identifies essential goals for health promotion, and incorporates design that celebrates the project’s identity, culture, and place.
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How does establishing a health-centered mission impact stakeholders?
C02 INTEGRATIVE DESIGN | PRECONDITION
It keeps them engaged and empowers them to utilize health and wellness programs and policies.
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What is the purpose of the stakeholder charrette in C02?
C02 | Part 1 Facilitate Stakeholder Charrette
To facilitate collaborative discussion with key stakeholders early in the planning process, addressing health, well-being, environmental, and sustainability goals.
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What health and well-being topics must be addressed during the stakeholder charrette?
C02 | Part 1 Facilitate Stakeholder Charrette
- Occupant health and well-being needs.
- The project’s objectives for health promotion to meet stakeholder needs.
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What environmental and sustainability goals are included in the stakeholder discussion?
C02 | Part 1 Facilitate Stakeholder Charrette
- Reducing the project’s contribution to climate change and promoting a greener economy.
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What is required under the stakeholder orientation option?\
C02 | Part 1 Facilitate Stakeholder Charrette
Tours of the space are provided post-completion to new employees and all stakeholders, communicating how operations, maintenance, programs, and policies align with WELL standards.
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What is the purpose of the health-oriented mission in C02?
C02 | Part 2 Promote Health-Oriented Mission
To establish a mission that outlines the project’s objectives for health promotion and connects occupant health to the organizational mission statement.
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What must the health-oriented mission include?
C02 | Part 2 Promote Health-Oriented Mission
- Objectives for health promotion.
- Connection between health improvement and organizational objectives.
- Relevant goals or strategies from the stakeholder charrette.
- Incorporation of the ten WELL concepts: Air, Water, Nourishment, Light, Movement, Thermal Comfort, Sound, Materials, Mind, and Community.
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Where must the health-oriented mission be detailed?
C02 | Part 2 Promote Health-Oriented Mission
In the WELL Feature Guide established in C01, making it available to all occupants.
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What is the purpose of the C03 Emergency Preparedness feature?
C03 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS | PRECONDITION
To enable organizations, families, and individuals to prepare and respond to diverse emergency situations, including natural, human-caused, technological, and health-related emergencies.
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What is required in an emergency management plan under C03?
C03 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS | PRECONDITION
- A risk assessment for potential local hazards.
- An emergency management plan for natural, human-caused, technological, and health-related emergencies.
- Education for occupants on the emergency plan.
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What is the impact of inadequate disaster preparedness?
C03 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS | PRECONDITION
Lack of a comprehensive disaster preparedness plan can lead to the closure of 40-60% of small businesses after a disaster and exacerbate the impact on vulnerable groups during emergencies.
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What are the key components of the risk assessment for emergency preparedness?
C03 | Part 1 Develop Emergency Preparedness Plan
- Identify project assets (e.g., employees, facilities).
- Evaluate potential impacts of hazards and identify high-risk hazards.
- Establish pathways for vulnerable groups (e.g., older adults, people with disabilities) to identify specific needs during an emergency.
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What is included in the emergency management plan for C03?
C03 | Part 1 Develop Emergency Preparedness Plan
The plan must address at least the following hazards:
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What must the emergency management plan include regarding resources and personnel?
C03 | Part 1 Develop Emergency Preparedness Plan
- Annual inventory and maintenance of emergency response resources (e.g., first aid kits, AEDs).
- An updated list of specialized personnel and their roles and contact information.
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What is the purpose of occupant surveys in the WELL V2 system?
C04 OCCUPANT SURVEY | PRECONDITION
Evaluate the experience and self-reported health and well-being of building users through third-party or custom surveys on their health, well-being, and satisfaction with their environment.
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Why are surveys important in the context of WELL?
C04 OCCUPANT SURVEY | PRECONDITION
Surveys help understand and evaluate people’s perceptions of indoor environmental conditions, wellness policies, and personal health and well-being.
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What is the benefit of employees perceiving that their employer acts on their feedback?
C04 OCCUPANT SURVEY | PRECONDITION
Employees who perceive action on their feedback are four times more likely to stay with the company, reducing turnover and absenteeism, and increasing productivity, retention, and engagement.
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What is the requirement for projects with ten or more eligible employees in selecting a survey?
C04 | Part 1 Select Project Survey
The project must select a survey from pre-approved survey providers or create a custom survey covering the topics listed in Appendix C1.
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What are some examples of pre-approved survey providers for WELL certification?
C04 | Part 1 Select Project Survey
Examples include:
- Occupant Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Survey from the Center for Built Environment at UC Berkeley.
- Leesman Index
- Healthy Building Index (HBI) from bba indoor environment & DGMR.
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What must a custom survey for a project with ten or more employees include?
C04 | Part 1 Select Project Survey
The survey must cover the topics listed in Appendix C1 and meet the WELL Core Guidance for direct staff.
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What are the survey administration requirements for WELL certification?
C04 | Part 2 Administer Survey and Report Results
_ All eligible employees must be invited to participate annually.
- Regular reminders are sent to encourage survey completion.
- Survey data must be protected through anonymous reporting and safe data storage.”
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What must be submitted annually through the WELL digital platform?
C04 | Part 2 Administer Survey and Report Results
_ Project and survey data, including:
- Number of employees invited and completed the survey.
- Sociodemographic information (at least age and gender).
- Level of WELL Certification.
- Aggregated, anonymized survey results.
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Who should analyze the responses from the survey?
C04 | Part 2 Administer Survey and Report Results
The responses should be analyzed by a qualified survey professional.
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What is the intent of the Enhanced Occupant Survey feature?
C05 ENHANCED OCCUPANT SURVEY | OPTIMIZATION
To evaluate and respond to the experience and self-reported health and well-being of building users with enhanced and customized questions.
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What does the Enhanced Occupant Survey require projects to do?
C05 ENHANCED OCCUPANT SURVEY | OPTIMIZATION
Collect in-depth and customized information on health, well-being, and satisfaction with the environment before and during occupancy.
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How do psychometrically validated surveys contribute to occupant surveys?
C05 ENHANCED OCCUPANT SURVEY | OPTIMIZATION
They ensure sensitive questions are framed appropriately and measure what they are intended to measure.
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What tools, in addition to surveys, help provide insights on building users’ experiences?
C05 ENHANCED OCCUPANT SURVEY | OPTIMIZATION
Interviews and focus groups provide key insights not captured in surveys.
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What is the benefit of offering an action plan in response to survey feedback?
C05 ENHANCED OCCUPANT SURVEY | OPTIMIZATION
It improves employee morale, retention, and creates a healthier environment.
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What is the requirement for projects with ten or more eligible employees under Option 1 of Part 1?
C05 | Part 1 Utilize Enhanced Survey
Meet Feature C04 Part 1 using Option 1 and include at least three additional survey questions on topics from Appendix C2.
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Which parties can assist in creating additional survey questions for Option 1?
C05 | Part 1 Utilize Enhanced Survey
Pre-approved survey providers, BeWellLeadWell, OHFB-Afriforte, or the Thrive XM Index.
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What is required under Option 2 for enhanced survey analysis and reporting?
C05 | Part 1 Utilize Enhanced Survey
Conduct enhanced analysis (e.g., correlations, inferential statistics) and submit aggregated, anonymized results along with analysis through the WELL digital platform annually.
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What is required under Option 1 for pre-occupancy survey administration?
C05 | Part 2 Utilize Pre- and Post-Occupancy Survey
Administer a pre-occupancy survey using a pre-approved provider and use the same provider for the post-occupancy survey in Feature C04 Part 1.
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What are some pre-approved providers for pre-occupancy surveys?
C05 | Part 2 Utilize Pre- and Post-Occupancy Survey
Occupant IEQ Survey (UC Berkeley), BUS Wellbeing Survey, SHE Survey (University of Sydney), SPEQ (HiPE, University of Oregon), Leesman Index, Comfortmeter, HBI, or Occupant Wellness Survey (Well Living Lab China).
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What is required under Option 2 for result analysis and reporting?
C05 | Part 2 Utilize Pre- and Post-Occupancy Survey
Compare pre- and post-occupancy survey results and submit aggregated, anonymized results including comparison analysis, number of participants, survey dates, project type, and sociodemographic information through the WELL digital platform.
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Is a new pre-occupancy survey required at recertification?
C05 | Part 2 Utilize Pre- and Post-Occupancy Survey
No, an additional pre-occupancy survey is not required at recertification.
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What does Part 3 of C05 require projects to create and implement?
C05 | Part 3 Implement Action Plan
A plan addressing aspirational satisfaction thresholds for post-occupancy survey responses and strategies for improving unmet thresholds.
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Who must meet these requirements according to WELL Core Guidance?
C05 | Part 3 Implement Action Plan
Direct staff must meet these requirements.
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What is required under Option 1 of Part 4 for C05?
C05 | Part 4 Facilitate Interviews, Focus Groups and/or Observation
Annual administration of interviews, focus groups, and/or observation conducted by a professional experienced in qualitative research, with participant identities protected, and results analyzed by the same professional.
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What does Option 2 of Part 4 for C05 involve?
C05 | Part 4 Facilitate Interviews, Focus Groups and/or Observation
Comparison of qualitative results (interviews, focus groups, and/or observation) to survey results from Feature C04 or C05 and submission of aggregated, anonymized data through the WELL digital platform.
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What participant information must be included in the submission under Option 2?
C05 | Part 4 Facilitate Interviews, Focus Groups and/or Observation
Sociodemographic information (age and gender at minimum).
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What is the intent of C06 Health Services and Benefits?
C06 HEALTH SERVICES AND BENEFITS | OPTIMIZATION
To support the health and well-being of individuals and families by offering comprehensive health benefits, policies, and services.
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What are some key issues addressed by this feature?
C06 HEALTH SERVICES AND BENEFITS | OPTIMIZATION
Limited access to basic healthcare services, lack of paid sick leave in many regions (e.g., U.S. and Korea), and the public health risks of low vaccination rates for seasonal influenza.
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What healthcare services are considered basic essential care?
C06 HEALTH SERVICES AND BENEFITS | OPTIMIZATION
Medical, dental, vision, mental health, substance use treatment, preventive screenings, disease management, and biometric assessments.
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What are the benefits of providing paid sick leave?
C06 HEALTH SERVICES AND BENEFITS | OPTIMIZATION
It reduces workplace contagion, improves employee productivity, and decreases employee turnover.
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How can vaccination rates and flu cases be improved?
C06 HEALTH SERVICES AND BENEFITS | OPTIMIZATION
By offering free on-site flu vaccines with education on good health habits.
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What does Part 1 Promote Health Benefits require for health benefits plans?
C06 | Part 1 Promote Health Benefits
It requires offering a subsidized or no-cost health benefits plan to eligible employees and dependents, covering medical, dental, vision care, mental health, substance use services, reproductive health, immunizations, screenings, biometric assessments, tobacco cessation, and infectious disease testing during outbreaks.
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What confidential support must be available for health benefits?
C06 | Part 1 Promote Health Benefits
Confidential consultations with qualified support staff, such as a benefits counselor or human resources representative.
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What are the options for meeting community immunity requirements?
C06 | Part 1 Promote Health Benefits
- Provide on-site flu vaccinations starting at least one month before the region’s flu season.
- Offer health insurance coverage or vouchers for flu vaccinations, including paid time during the workday to receive them.
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What must accompany a vaccine program?
C06 | Part 1 Promote Health Benefits
A seasonal flu prevention campaign that includes alerts about vaccination availability, health education on vaccination benefits, hygiene practices, and guidance to stay home when sick.
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What health services must be available for employees?
C06 | Part 2 Offer On-Demand Health Services
On-site, in-person health services or services through a telemedicine provider within 0.25 mi (400 m) of the project boundary, available at no cost or subsidized for all eligible employees.
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What qualifications are required for healthcare providers?
C06 | Part 2 Offer On-Demand Health Services
Healthcare providers must be experienced and qualified (e.g., physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant) and offer confidential medical treatment for various illnesses.
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What scheduling options are required for health services?
C06 | Part 2 Offer On-Demand Health Services
A scheduling system that allows for drop-ins and/or appointment booking; if services are only available during regular business hours, employees must be allowed to use them during the workday.
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What is required for short-term sick leave?
C06 | Part 3 Offer Sick Leave
Employers must provide at least 10 days of sick leave, paid at 50% or higher of the employee’s salary, for acute, chronic or serious health conditions, and without requiring a note or advance notice for leave unless over three consecutive days.
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What is the minimum duration for long-term sick leave?
C06 | Part 3 Offer Sick Leave
Long-term sick leave must offer at least 12 weeks of sick leave during any 12-month period for chronic or serious health conditions, such as inpatient care or continuing treatment.
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What support options are required for long-term sick leave?
C06 | Part 3 Offer Sick Leave
Employers must offer part-time options, work from home flexibility, or flexible schedules to support employees recovering from serious health conditions.
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What is the goal of a culture of health in the workplace?
C07 ENHANCED HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROMOTION | OPTIMIZATION
A culture of health aims to give all individuals an equal opportunity to live the healthiest lives possible, regardless of their ethnic, geographic, racial, socioeconomic or physical circumstances.
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How can a workplace promote health and wellness effectively?
C07 ENHANCED HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROMOTION | OPTIMIZATION
Health and wellness should be promoted through customized health promotion programs, consistent communications, and executive leadership to integrate health into everyday operations and business strategy.
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What are the organizational benefits of health promotion programs?
C07 ENHANCED HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROMOTION | OPTIMIZATION
Successful health promotion programs can reduce healthcare costs and absenteeism, while improving productivity, recruitment, retention, employee morale, and culture.
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How can occupant health and well-being be promoted in the workplace?
C07 | Part 1 Promote Culture of Health
Promote health and well-being through monthly digital communications that address the project’s culture of health, health promotion policies, occupant stories, and education on WELL concepts. Additionally, offer quarterly education sessions on topics from the ten WELL concepts.
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What are the options for health promotion coordinators?
C07 | Part 1 Promote Culture of Health
Options include a health promotion group that meets quarterly and is involved in planning programs or a paid mid- or senior-level employee whose job includes planning and implementing health promotion programs, with specific performance expectations.
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What is the purpose of the health promotion group or coordinator?
C07 | Part 1 Promote Culture of Health
The group or coordinator is responsible for cultivating a culture of health by planning and implementing health promotion programs and policies within the project.
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What is required for a health promotion leader in the workplace?
C07 | Part 2 Establish Health Promotion Leader
The project must have at least one dedicated executive-level employee (e.g., Chief Wellness Officer) responsible for promoting physical, mental, and emotional health within the organization.
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What are the key responsibilities and requirements for the health promotion leader?
C07 | Part 2 Establish Health Promotion Leader
The health promotion leader must have metrics or KPIs tied to performance evaluations, and provide annual reports on progress to the executive team or Board of Directors.
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How is the health promotion leader supported in their role?
C07 | Part 2 Establish Health Promotion Leader
The health promotion leader is supported by at least one employee who helps with planning and implementing health promotion programs and policies.
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What is the intent of the C08 New Parent Support feature?
C08 NEW PARENT SUPPORT | OPTIMIZATION
The feature aims to provide support for new parents to care for themselves and their children by offering paid parental leave and supportive resources.
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What are the recommended minimum durations for paid parental leave according to the International Labor Organization?
C08 NEW PARENT SUPPORT | OPTIMIZATION
The International Labor Organization recommends at least 18 weeks of paid parental leave, with 40 weeks shown to reduce infant health risks.
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What are some of the benefits of longer paid parental leave?
C08 NEW PARENT SUPPORT | OPTIMIZATION
Longer paid parental leave leads to higher breastfeeding rates, reduced infant mortality, lower postpartum depression, increased paternal involvement, and improved long-term child achievement.
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How does parental leave impact job continuity for women?
C08 NEW PARENT SUPPORT | OPTIMIZATION
Research indicates that parental leave up to 52 weeks helps improve job continuity for women even years after childbirth.
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What impact does paid leave have on fathers’ involvement in childcare?
C08 NEW PARENT SUPPORT | OPTIMIZATION
Fathers who take at least two weeks of paid leave are significantly more engaged in childcare nine months after birth.
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At least how many weeks of parental leave must be offered to the primary caregiver under the WELL feature?
C08 | Part 1 Offer New Parent Leave
At least 40 weeks, which can be used non-consecutively during pregnancy or within the first three years of a child’s life.
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What is the minimum percentage of salary or wages that paid parental leave must cover for the primary caregiver?
C08 | Part 1 Offer New Parent Leave
75% or higher, including benefits.
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What is the minimum amount of paid parental leave required for the non-primary caregiver to earn points?
C08 | Part 1 Offer New Parent Leave
At least 2 weeks, paid at full salary or wages, including benefits.
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What two options can projects implement to support new parents under this WELL feature?
C08 | Part 1 Offer New Parent Leave
Parental leave policies and parental support policies.
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What are examples of parental support policies that projects can offer?
C08 | Part 1 Offer New Parent Leave
Part-time options, work from home flexibility, flexible schedules, communications to expecting parents, coaching programs, or manager training.
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What does the WELL feature for New Mother Support require?
C09 NEW MOTHER SUPPORT | OPTIMIZATION
Dedicated lactation rooms with supportive amenities, paid break times, travel accommodations, and resources to help mothers sustain breastfeeding.
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What are some health benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and infants?
C09 NEW MOTHER SUPPORT | OPTIMIZATION
For mothers: Reduced postpartum weight retention and decreased risk of breast and ovarian cancer.
For infants: Reduced rates of asthma, allergies, and ear infections, and support for optimal growth and development.
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What recommendations does the WHO make regarding breastfeeding?
C09 NEW MOTHER SUPPORT | OPTIMIZATION
The WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for infants up to six months of age.
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What are key features of lactation rooms according to this WELL feature?
C09 NEW MOTHER SUPPORT | OPTIMIZATION
Lactation rooms should be comfortable, private, and promote thermal and acoustic comfort, while addressing accessibility needs.
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How can breastfeeding programs benefit organizations?
C09 NEW MOTHER SUPPORT | OPTIMIZATION
They can decrease healthcare expenses, reduce employee absences, and increase female employee retention.
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What support is provided for pumping in the workplace?
C09 | Part 1 Offer Workplace Breastfeeding Support
Paid break times for pumping (15-20 minutes every 2-3 hours), subsidies of at least 50% for portable breast pumps, and postpartum lactation counseling at no cost or subsidized by at least 50%.
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What travel accommodations are required for breastfeeding employees?
C09 | Part 1 Offer Workplace Breastfeeding Support
Insulated coolers for all trips, refrigerator access for overnight trips longer than 24 hours, and coverage for breast milk shipping services for trips lasting longer than 48 hours.
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How many pumping sessions should be accommodated in an eight-hour workday?
C09 | Part 1 Offer Workplace Breastfeeding Support
2-3 pumping sessions, with adjustments as needed to meet individual needs.
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What are the minimum size requirements for a dedicated lactation room?
C09 | Part 2 Design Lactation Room
At least 7 ft x 7 ft (2.1 m x 2.1 m).
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What features must a lactation room include for functionality?
C09 | Part 2 Design Lactation Room
Work surface, comfortable chair, at least two electrical outlets, a user-operated lock with occupancy indicator, a room booking system, and access to sink, faucet, paper towels, soap, a refrigerator with dedicated milk storage space, and dedicated storage for pumping supplies.
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What environmental considerations must a lactation room address?
C09 | Part 2 Design Lactation Room
Sound minimization, ambient lighting, and thermal comfort to create a calming and comfortable environment.
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Where must the sink and refrigerator for lactation purposes be located?
C09 | Part 2 Design Lactation Room
The sink and faucet must not be in a bathroom, and the refrigerator must be in the lactation room with sufficient, dedicated milk storage space.
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What is the primary intent of the Family Support feature?
C10 FAMILY SUPPORT | OPTIMIZATION
To support working parents and caregivers in properly caring for family members.
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What challenges do employers face if they fail to meet caregiving employees’ needs?
C10 FAMILY SUPPORT | OPTIMIZATION
Reduced productivity due to absenteeism, workday interruptions, and unpaid leave, costing billions annually.
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What solutions can employers implement to support caregiving employees?
C10 FAMILY SUPPORT | OPTIMIZATION
On-site childcare, flexible work arrangements, financial assistance, support groups, and referrals to community services.
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How can employers address grief among employees?
C10 FAMILY SUPPORT | OPTIMIZATION
By providing sufficient time off to grieve, grief counseling, and other supportive measures to reduce health risks like depression and anxiety.
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What is required for a project to meet the Childcare Support feature?
C10 | Part 1 Offer Childcare Support
At least three childcare support measures must be provided to regular occupants.
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What are examples of childcare support measures included in this feature?
C10 | Part 1 Offer Childcare Support
On-site childcare centers, childcare subsidies of at least 50%, back-up childcare, seasonal childcare programs, or policies allowing paid time off for child care.
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What policies can support employees with children?
C10 | Part 1 Offer Childcare Support
Part-time options, work-from-home flexibility, or flexible schedules.
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How must back-up childcare be provided to comply with this feature?
C10 | Part 1 Offer Childcare Support
It must be no cost or subsidized by at least 50% and may include options like drop-in daycare, overnight childcare, or virtual childcare services.
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What is the minimum family leave requirement for eligible employees?
C10 | Part 2 Offer Family Leave
At least 12 weeks of leave, paid at 75% or higher of the employee’s full salary or wages.
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What conditions must family leave cover?
C10 | Part 2 Offer Family Leave
It must cover care for a designated relation with a chronic or long-term serious health condition involving inpatient care or continuing treatment by a healthcare provider.
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What additional options must employers provide for family caregiving?
C10 | Part 2 Offer Family Leave
Employers must allow the use of paid sick time or personal days for caregiving.
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What policies support employees caring for family members?
C10 | Part 2 Offer Family Leave
Policies offering part-time options, work-from-home flexibility, or flexible schedules.
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What is the minimum bereavement leave provided for the loss of a child, spouse, parent, or dependent?
C10 | Part 3 Offer Bereavement Support
At least five days of paid leave during any 12-month period.
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What is the minimum bereavement leave for the loss of a family member, colleague, or friend?
C10 | Part 3 Offer Bereavement Support
At least three days of leave, paid at 75% or higher of the employee’s full salary or wages.
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What is the total minimum bereavement leave offered to employees?
C10 | Part 3 Offer Bereavement Support
At least 20 days of leave, which can include unpaid leave during any 12-month period.
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What bereavement support resources must employers provide?
C10 | Part 3 Offer Bereavement Support
Grief coping resources, information on local support services, and bereavement counseling covered at no cost or subsidized by at least 50%.
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What does the WELL feature for civic engagement aim to encourage?
C11 CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | OPTIMIZATION
It aims to encourage individuals to become actively involved in and connected to the surrounding community through volunteerism, public spaces, and community programming.
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What are the potential negative impacts of a company lacking civic engagement opportunities?
C11 CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | OPTIMIZATION
Companies that do not demonstrate social values through civic engagement opportunities may experience lower employee morale, engagement, and productivity, and may face higher turnover rates.
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How can companies improve their social reputation and employee retention?
C11 CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | OPTIMIZATION
Companies can improve their social reputation and retention by offering volunteer opportunities, providing paid volunteer time off, matching charitable contributions, and working with local community organizations.
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What are some health benefits of providing public use spaces and community programming?
C11 CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | OPTIMIZATION
Public spaces and community programming can reduce community health risks like stress, depression, heart disease, and chronic diseases, while improving physical and mental health, happiness, and healthy behaviors.
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What are the options for promoting community engagement in a project?
C11 | Part 1 Promote Community Engagement
The project can promote community engagement by offering paid volunteer time, providing a list of volunteer opportunities, contributing to charities, or offering community engagement programs.
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How many hours of paid time off should employees have to participate in volunteer activities?
C11 | Part 1 Promote Community Engagement
Employees should be given the option to take at least 16 hours of paid time off annually for volunteer activities.
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What is required for a project to contribute to a registered charity?
C11 | Part 1 Promote Community Engagement
The project must contribute annually to a registered charity of the employee’s choice, matching employee donations, up to a maximum amount defined by the employer.
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What types of community engagement programs should a project offer?
C11 | Part 1 Promote Community Engagement
A project should offer at least one community engagement program quarterly, such as events, talks, workshops, or training, promoting education, play, physical activity, social connection, and/or well-being.
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What are the requirements for a designated community space?
C11 | Part 2 Provide Community Space
A community space must be at least 2,000 ft^2, open at all times (unless closed for security or special events), with signage indicating hours and public use, and must include quality seating areas and be easily navigable for all abilities.
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What is the capacity requirement for meeting space provided to the public?
C11 | Part 2 Provide Community Space
The meeting space must have the capacity to hold at least 10 people and be available for meetings and events on a weekly basis.
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What is the requirement for community space signage?
C11 | Part 2 Provide Community Space
The space must have clear signage indicating hours of operation and its designation for public use.
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What does a meeting space need to offer for public access?
C11 | Part 2 Provide Community Space
The meeting space must be provided to the public at no cost and must be available for use by community groups, student clubs, or non-profit organizations.
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What does the WELL Diversity and Inclusion feature require from projects?\
C12 DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | OPTIMIZATION
The project must implement and report on internal diversity and inclusion policies and programs, including anti-discrimination, wage equity policies, anti-bias training, and employee resource groups.
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How does racial and gender diversity impact financial performance?\
C12 DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | OPTIMIZATION
Companies in the top quartile for racial diversity are 35% more likely to have financial returns above their national industry medians, and those in the top quartile for gender diversity are 15% more likely.
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What are the benefits of increasing workforce diversity?\
C12 DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | OPTIMIZATION
For each 1% rise in ethnic diversity, sales revenue increases by 9%, and for each 1% rise in gender diversity, sales revenue increases by 3%.
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What is the current disparity in women’s earnings in the United Kingdom?\
C12 DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | OPTIMIZATION
Women’s earnings in the United Kingdom are only 80.2% of men’s earnings.
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What is a major employment issue for persons with disabilities and LGBT employees?\
C12 DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | OPTIMIZATION
50-70% of persons with disabilities of working age are unemployed, and 35% of LGBT employees in the United Kingdom hide their identity at work due to fear of discrimination.
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What are the two options to meet the requirements for promoting diversity and inclusion?
C12 | Part 1 Promote Diversity and Inclusion
Option 1: Participate in an approved third-party program and make results publicly available.
Option 2: Implement a custom program that includes at least three diversity-related requirements.
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What must a diversity and inclusion policy include?
C12 | Part 1 Promote Diversity and Inclusion
A diversity and inclusion policy should include goals for diversity related to ethnicity, gender, age, ability, cultural aspects, and more, as well as a hiring policy with blind resume reviews and equitable evaluation protocols.
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What are the key elements of a wage equity policy?
C12 | Part 1 Promote Diversity and Inclusion
A wage equity policy should include living wages, wage transparency, annual evaluations for pay equity, and training on salary negotiation.
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What support should a project provide for diverse groups?
C12 | Part 1 Promote Diversity and Inclusion
A project should offer employee resource groups or sponsorship programs for women, ethnic minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQA individuals.
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Who should oversee diversity and inclusion efforts in an organization?
C12 | Part 1 Promote Diversity and Inclusion
There should be a dedicated executive-level employee, such as a Chief Diversity Officer, responsible for promoting diversity and inclusion strategies.
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What is the intent of the Accessibility and Universal Design feature?
C13 ACCESSIBILITY AND UNIVERSAL DESIGN | OPTIMIZATION
The intent is to provide buildings that are accessible, comfortable, and usable for people of all backgrounds and abilities.
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What is the issue related to accessibility in the built environment?
C13 ACCESSIBILITY AND UNIVERSAL DESIGN | OPTIMIZATION
More than one billion people live with disabilities, and 200 million experience difficulties in the built environment, yet many spaces are not designed with accessibility in mind.
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What does universal design go beyond?
C13 ACCESSIBILITY AND UNIVERSAL DESIGN | OPTIMIZATION
Universal design goes beyond local accessibility laws or codes to create fully inclusive environments that accommodate diverse needs.
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What types of individuals does universal design aim to accommodate?
C13 ACCESSIBILITY AND UNIVERSAL DESIGN | OPTIMIZATION
Universal design aims to accommodate individuals with disabilities, the elderly, children, and those with mental health issues.
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What is the ultimate goal of universal design?
C13 ACCESSIBILITY AND UNIVERSAL DESIGN | OPTIMIZATION
The goal is to create spaces that allow all individuals to exist independently and comfortably, through considerations like infrastructure, signage, and technology.
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What are the categories for universal design strategies in this feature?
C13 | Part 1 Integrate Universal Design
The categories include physical access, developmental and intellectual health, wayfinding, operations, technology, and safety.
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What is required in the physical access category for universal design?
C13 | Part 1 Integrate Universal Design
At least one strategy must be implemented to ensure inclusive entrance, such as stair-free entrances, automatic doors, or step-free egress.
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How can developmental and intellectual health be supported through universal design?
C13 | Part 1 Integrate Universal Design
By using color, texture, images, and other multi-sensory information to accommodate the sensory needs of neurodiverse individuals.
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What should the wayfinding strategy provide in universal design?
C13 | Part 1 Integrate Universal Design
The wayfinding strategy should help individuals intuitively navigate through the space using tools like signage, tactile maps, symbols, or auditory cues.
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What is the purpose of technology in universal design?
C13 | Part 1 Integrate Universal Design
Technology should assist individuals in fully utilizing the space, supporting those who are blind, deaf, or do not speak the native language, and should be available to all occupants at no cost.
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What emergency resources should projects provide under this WELL feature?\
C14 EMERGENCY RESOURCES | OPTIMIZATION
Projects should provide first aid kits, AEDs, opioid response kits, and coordinate with emergency response teams.
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What is the importance of CPR and AED training in emergencies?\
C14 EMERGENCY RESOURCES | OPTIMIZATION
CPR and AED training can increase survival rates by nearly 40% in cases of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).
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Why is it essential to have quick access to epinephrine in food allergy emergencies?\
C14 EMERGENCY RESOURCES | OPTIMIZATION
Quick access to epinephrine is crucial as delays in administration are a significant risk factor for fatal outcomes from allergen exposure.
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How can communities reduce opioid-related overdose deaths?\
C14 EMERGENCY RESOURCES | OPTIMIZATION
Increasing the availability of naloxone and providing overdose education to community members can help reduce opioid-related deaths.
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What are the benefits of occupant training on emergency preparedness?\
C14 EMERGENCY RESOURCES | OPTIMIZATION
Training on CPR, first aid, and AED use helps improve response times, survival rates, and preparedness for emergency situations.
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What emergency resources should be in place to support emergency response?\
C14 | Part 1 Promote Emergency Resources
At least three of the following resources:
- Emergency procedure information
- Building emergency notification system
- First aid kits
- AEDs accessible within 3-4 minutes
- Epinephrine auto-injectors
- Emergency ride subsidies
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What is required for emergency training and personnel?\
C14 | Part 1 Promote Emergency Resources
At least two of the following:
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What are the requirements for opioid response kits?
C14 | Part 2 Provide Opioid Response Kit and Training
Those are the requirements:
- Naloxone rescue kits (nasal spray or injection)
- Instructions for administering naloxone and next steps
- List of trained personnel and their contact information
- Follow-up protocol for debriefing, kit replacement, and expired kit replacement
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What is required for opioid response training?
C14 | Part 2 Provide Opioid Response Kit and Training
Opioid emergency training for regular occupants covering:
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What does the Emergency Resilience and Recovery WELL feature require projects to implement?
C15 ? EMERGENCY RESILIENCE AND RECOVERY | OPTIMIZATION
Create a business continuity plan, establish a re-entry plan, and offer supportive resources to facilitate resilience and recovery after an emergency.
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Why is business continuity planning critical in emergencies?
C15 ? EMERGENCY RESILIENCE AND RECOVERY | OPTIMIZATION
It helps manage business disruption, restore operations, minimize employee risk, and mitigate financial loss during emergencies.
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What should re-entry plans after an emergency include?
C15 ? EMERGENCY RESILIENCE AND RECOVERY | OPTIMIZATION
They should assess employee needs, offer flexibility, evaluate critical infrastructure, and communicate re-entry strategies to key stakeholders.
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What must a business continuity plan (BCP) address?
C15 ? | Part 1 Promote Business Continuity
It must determine critical business functions, processes, supporting resources, and dependencies.
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How often must the business continuity team review and update the plan?
C15 ? | Part 1 Promote Business Continuity
The team must convene at least twice annually to review, test, and update the plan as needed.
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What is included in a remote work readiness assessment?
C15 ? | Part 1 Promote Business Continuity
It evaluates which employees and positions can work remotely and assesses the necessary support infrastructure for remote work.
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What must be provided to emergency responders or relief organizations during an emergency?
C15 ? | Part 2 Support Emergency Resilience
A designated outdoor or indoor space must be made available to emergency responders or relief organizations at no cost for alternative use during an emergency.
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What is included in an employee assistance fund for emergency use?
C15 ? | Part 2 Support Emergency Resilience
It should cover critical scenarios such as sheltering from domestic violence, quarantine due to infectious disease exposure, or damage to employee housing from a disaster.
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What should a shelter-in-place plan include for emergencies where occupants cannot leave?
C15 ? | Part 2 Support Emergency Resilience
It must include a shelter-in-place kit with supplies for at least 24 hours, a pathway for identifying vulnerable individuals’ needs, and annual occupant training on the plan.
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What must be done to support re-entry after an emergency event?
C15 ? | Part 3 Facilitate Healthy Re-entry
Projects must establish a re-entry plan, including consultation with regular occupants to address their needs, safety inspections of systems, and adjustments to policies and amenities to support a healthier re-entry.
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What actions are necessary to ensure safe re-entry into a building?
C15 ? | Part 3 Facilitate Healthy Re-entry
Re-entry requires inspections of water, mechanical, electrical, ventilation, and life safety systems after prolonged shutdown, as well as approval for safe re-entry.
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How should re-entry policies support employees and vulnerable groups?
C15 ? | Part 3 Facilitate Healthy Re-entry
Re-entry policies should offer flexible schedules, work-from-home options, and phased re-entry for parents, caregivers, and vulnerable groups like those with disabilities.
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How many points does the Housing Equity | Optimization feature contribute to WELL Certification and WELL Core?
C16 ? HOUSING EQUITY | OPTIMIZATION
2 Points for both WELL Certification and WELL Core.
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What is the intent of the Housing Equity | Optimization feature?
C16 ? HOUSING EQUITY | OPTIMIZATION
To promote housing equity through the allocation of healthy affordable housing units.
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What issues are caused by the lack of affordable housing?
C16 ? HOUSING EQUITY | OPTIMIZATION
Families unable to find affordable housing spend a significant share of their income on housing, leaving insufficient resources for basic needs. An estimated 235 million urban families live in substandard housing, leading to poor health outcomes like asthma, infectious disease, cardiovascular events, and nervous system damage in children.
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What is the impact of increasing housing affordability, quality, and safety?
C16 ? HOUSING EQUITY | OPTIMIZATION
It improves resident health, feelings of security and self-esteem, increases developmental ability and nutrition in children, and helps prevent communicable diseases.
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What percentage of units must be allocated for tenants with incomes at or below an income limit?
C16 ? | Part 1 Allocate Affordable Units
20% or more of units must be allocated for tenants with incomes at or below 50% of local median, or 40% or more for those at or below 80% of local median.
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What is the income limit requirement for affordable units?
C16 ? | Part 1 Allocate Affordable Units
Total annual housing costs for affordable unit tenants must be less than 30% of the income limit selected in the previous requirement.
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What is the requirement for bedroom allocation in projects with 10 or more affordable units?
C16 ? | Part 1 Allocate Affordable Units
At least 50% of affordable units must have two or more bedrooms, and at least 10% must have three or more bedrooms.
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What is the intent of the Responsible Labor Practices | Optimization feature?a
C17 ? RESPONSIBLE LABOR PRACTICES | OPTIMIZATION
To promote organizational commitment to responsible labor practices and address modern slavery in the supply chain while supporting human rights.
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What industries are at highest risk for modern slavery?
C17 ? RESPONSIBLE LABOR PRACTICES | OPTIMIZATION
Clothing, electronics and technology manufacturing, food and agriculture, construction, and the cleaning sector are at high risk for modern slavery.
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What is the requirement for businesses to address modern slavery in their supply chains?
C17 ? RESPONSIBLE LABOR PRACTICES | OPTIMIZATION
Businesses must establish due diligence processes to detect risks, implement anti-slavery policies, and take steps to address identified risks.
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What legislation requires companies to disclose their actions against modern slavery?
C17 ? RESPONSIBLE LABOR PRACTICES | OPTIMIZATION
The UK Modern Slavery Act of 2015 and the Australian Modern Slavery Act of 2018 require companies to disclose risk assessments, anti-slavery policies, and actions taken to address modern slavery.
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What mapping is required for the Disclose Labor Practices feature?
C17 ? | Part 1 Disclose Labor Practices
A comprehensive mapping of the project or organization’s structure, operations, and supply chains must be conducted annually for Tier 1 suppliers in sectors like construction, cleaning, catering, security, and maintenance.
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What must be included in the annual risk assessment?
C17 ? | Part 1 Disclose Labor Practices
The risk assessment must evaluate risks related to modern slavery, such as worst forms of child labor, forced labor, traditional slavery, bonded labor, and human trafficking.
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What must be disclosed in the annual report?
C17 ? | Part 1 Disclose Labor Practices
The annual report must disclose evaluation processes, risk assessment results, areas with identified modern slavery risks, and a commitment statement with goals and policies aimed at preventing and mitigating modern slavery.
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What must a project or organization do to implement responsible labor practices?
C17 ? | Part 2 Implement Responsible Labor Practices
The project must establish annual targets for the prevention and/or mitigation of modern slavery in areas like construction, cleaning, catering, security, and maintenance.
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What strategies must be addressed to meet the established targets?
C17 ? | Part 2 Implement Responsible Labor Practices
The strategies include anti-slavery policies, responsible procurement policies, annual trainings, reporting protocols, remediation processes, and supplier contract revisions.
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How is the effectiveness of the responsible labor practices assessed?
C17 ? | Part 2 Implement Responsible Labor Practices
The project or organization must describe how it assesses the effectiveness of the strategies and updates targets or strategies accordingly.
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What is the intent of the Support for Victims of Domestic Violence | Optimization feature?
C18 ? SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | OPTIMIZATION
To increase availability and access to support services, resources, and care for victims of domestic violence.
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What policies must projects implement to support victims of domestic violence?
C18 ? SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | OPTIMIZATION
Projects must implement a policy that supports victims and educate employees on the domestic violence resources available.
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What workplace measures can be taken to support victims of domestic violence?
C18 ? SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | OPTIMIZATION
Workplaces can implement confidential reporting protocols, provide flexibility in workplace location and hours, enhance security at the workplace, and develop specific emergency response procedures.
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What is the requirement for leave for employees who are victims of domestic violence?
C18 ? | Part 1 Support Victims of Domestic Violence
The project must provide at least ten days of paid leave, distinct from other leave types, during any 12-month period, with protections for employee privacy and no minimum employment period required.
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What must the domestic violence policy include regarding incident reporting and response?
C18 ? | Part 1 Support Victims of Domestic Violence
The policy must include a confidential reporting process, designated contacts for support, and an incident response protocol that prioritizes victim privacy and safety without adversely affecting employment status.
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What additional support must be offered to employees reporting domestic violence incidents?
C18 ? | Part 1 Support Victims of Domestic Violence
The project must offer at least two of the following: flexible working arrangements, heightened security measures, referrals to support organizations, or temporary accommodations.
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