Health Promotion Programs & More
Archive for December, 2010
Establish a Health Promotion Program Committee.
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A vital first step in organizing your corporation’s health promotion program is the formation of a wellness committee. The focus of the wellness committee is to plan, promote, and implement the health promotion program.
The committee establishes continuity, motivation, and wide ownership of the wellness program in addition to provides an excellent car for communication.
So who must be on the committee? Consider appointing the following people /departments to your committee -
o senior level management within your company
o Union representatives
o Human resources department
o Worker assistance program
o Information technology
o Communications
o Health and safety department
o Staff Members interested in wellness
Building a successful health promotion program requires staff time in addition to money. Some bigger corporations may spend 20 hours per week for three to six months preparing all the steps before launching a health promotion program.
Anywhere from 4 to 10 individuals meeting monthly is equivalent to a wellness committee. A mission statement for the committee should be developed by the second meeting. This way, everybody knows what the committee is working toward.
Once a health promotion program has been established, the committee’s size and meeting schedule may change. Still, no fewer than 4 members ought to meet at least quarterly so the group â.” and the health promotion program â.” does not fade away.
Wellness Program – Obtaining Management Support.
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Support from senior management is essential to building a successful health promotion program! Visible senior management support is among the most critical factors in the success of a worksite Health Promotion Program.
Senior level management executives are responsible for making sure that the organization meets its goals. They can provide additional assistance by helping you to link your Wellness Program goals to organization outcomes, thereby positioning Wellness Program as a fundamental part of the organization.
It is crucial that you develop support and excitement for the health promotion program from all levels of the corporation including upper-level management, mid-level management, and grass-root personnel.
The challenge for any Wellness Program coordinator is convincing senior level management about the potential value of Wellness Program to the organization and conceptualizing how wellness programs can impact the organization in a meaningful manner.
The American Journal of Health Promotion is a excellent resource to assist you with obtaining convincing information on the advantages of a Health Promotion Program.
Health Promotion Program support from senior management can come in many different ways -
o Involvement in the planning process
o Distribution of funding for the wellness program
o Support for time given to the health promotion program
o Participation in wellness events
o Leadership by management, such as the distribution of a letter of support for the wellness program.
o Download a sample letter requesting senior level management support. (http – //www.ibx.com/pdfs/custom/workplace_wellness/corporation_tools/sr_mgt_support.doc)
o Flexibility of worker schedules to accommodate wellness activities