HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 10-20-2009 - 4dORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: October 20, 2009
Action Agenda
Item No. ~{--
SUBJECT: Grant Application to North Carolina Association of County Commissioners for
Wellness Program
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources PUBLIC HEARING: (Y/N) No
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. NCACC Grant Application
2. Wellness Activities 2006-present
INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michael McGinnis, HR Director, 245-
2552
Diane Shepherd, Benefits Mgr., 245-
2558
Nidhi Sachdeva, Senior Public Health
Educator, 245-2440
PURPOSE: To authorize the submission of the County's wellness grant application to the North
Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) Risk Management Pool for Employee
Wellness Program funding; to accept any funds awarded; and to establish a grant project
ordinance to monitor expenditures per the grantor's request.
BACKGROUND: The NCACC provides a wellness grant for members of the risk management
pool. Grants are based on the number of employees to a maximum of $7,500. As a member
of that pool, it is proposed that Orange County submit a grant (Attachment 1) that will provide
printing, materials and incentives for the 2010 employee wellness program referred to as SLICE
(Successful Lifestyles Initiatives for County Employees). The grant application is a collaborative
effort between the Health Department and Human Resources Department, with input from the
Employee Wellness Committee of the Employee Relations Consortium. Grant funds are to be
used beginning within 90 days of receiving the grant money.
Since 2006, Orange County has provided numerous activities to promote employee health and
wellness (See Attachment 2). In 2006, Orange County received a grant of $14,000 from the
NCACC which provided funding for health risk assessments, health screenings, employee
communications and participation incentives (a sport bag) to employees. Over 200 employees
participated in the health screenings. In 2007, when no incentive was available, fewer than 75
employees participated in the same health screenings and risk assessment.
Due to costs, Orange County has not funded incentives for wellness activities. Since 2006 the
County has relied on the NCACC for incentives (picnic baskets, smoothie makers, sports bags
filled with health-related items, etc.) for wellness activities, which are distributed as a drawing
and not available to every participant. Despite communication and promotional efforts, only
10%-15% of employees participated in all wellness activities each year.
In 2009, CIGNA introduced a new online assessment developed by the University of Michigan
Health Management Research Center. Employees were informed of this tool, called My Health
Assessment, and the Health Advisor program, which provides free online and telephonic
coaching designed to encourage and improve healthy behaviors. In 2009, as a voluntary
program, approximately 5% of employees completed the assessment.
As part of the Board 2010 Benefits Recommendation approval, employees and retirees must
complete the health risk assessment (HRA) to avoid paying a $10 per month health insurance
premium. Once the HRA is completed the $10 premium will be forgiven for the rest of the year.
The premium will encourage a large number of employees to complete the assessment.
Additional communication and incentives will encourage more employees to complete the
assessment. The NCACC grant will be used to encourage 100% participation in HRA
completion and will support other wellness activities for 2010.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The grant request is for $7,500. A County match is not required. Grant
funds will be expended from January 2010-December 2010. Therefore, any funds received will
be placed in a multi-year, grant project fund.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board:
1. Authorize submission of the County's wellness grant application to the North Carolina
Association of County Commissioners;
2. Accept any funds awarded; and
3. Pending grant approval, establish a grant project ordinance to monitor expenditures per
the grantor's request.
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N O R T H C A R O L I N A
ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Eligibility for the Wellness Grant Program
The following criteria shall apply to any member wishing to apply for a grant:
1. Any member of the Group Health Pool is eligible to apply.
2. The county who receives a wellness grant must begin the program within 90
days of receiving the grant money.
3. Members may submit a proposal for the Wellness Grant Program at any time
during the fiscal year. Grants will run a twelve month cycle.
4. Submissions are only for new programs. No ongoing programs will be
considered.
5. As a condition for receiving a grant, all applicants must have a smoking
cessation program, or include plan for one in the application.
6. All applications will be reviewed by the NCACC Risk Management Grant
Committee.
7. The amount of money that a member can receive depends upon the number
of Pools in which the member participates, and the number of full-time
employees the member employs at the time of the grant application. The
maximum amount that can be awarded to a group each year is $7500.00.
8. The County Health Plan Health Education Coordinator will monitor and audit
grant compliance. Grant recipients will be required to report measurable
outcomes for each initiative entered into their timeline prior to the end of the
grant cycle.
NCACC Risk Management: 215 N. Dawson St., Raleigh, NC 27603 I Phone: 919-719-1100 I Fax: 919-719-1101
Attachment 1
INSTRUCTIONS FOR WELLNESS GRANT
PROGRAM SUBMISSIONS
GRANT APPLICATION
Complete the attached grant application in addition to the program description,
projected budget and timelines for the proposed wellness program.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
1. Provide a description of the wellness program being proposed for consideration
for the grant.
2. Provide a projected program budget for upcoming year.
3. Provide a program timeline.
PROJECTED PROGRAM BUDGET FOR THE YEAR
Present the budget by type of expenditures. Be specific:
Expenditure Cost
(List using the following categories :)
Health risk assessment screening
Hypertension screening
Smoking Cessation program
Additional Program Options (insert)
Communication Activities (insert)
Other Activities (insert)
TIMELINE FOR PROGRAM
Complete a timeline for your program and attach it to this application.
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Wellness Grant Application
Member Name: Name of Person Title of Person Phone of Person
Completing Completing completing
Orange County Assessment: Assessment: Assessment:
Government
• Nidhi Sachdeva Senior Health . 919-245-2440
• Donna King Educator -- Health . g19-245-2449
Diane Shepherd
• Promotion . g19-245-2558
Dir., Health
Promotion &
Education
Services
• Benefits Manager
Mailing Address: 300 W. Tryon St., Hillsborough, NC 27278
Name of person Title of person coordinating Phone of person
coordinating wellness wellness program: coordinating the wellness
program: program:
Senior Health Educator --
Nidhi Sachdeva Health Promotion 919-245-2440
The wellness The wellness program will be available only to the following
program will be department(s): N/A
available to all
employees:
Yes
No ^
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List the departments who will be a part of the wellness program and the number of
emplovees assigned to each location. If a department does shift work indicate the
number of emplovees per shift.
Department Name Number of Employees
As~i ned to Location
Shift Work?
A in &OPT 31
Animal Services 28
Board Of Elections 4
Bud et 4
Child Su ort 12
Coo erative Extension 5
Count Attorne 3
Count Commissioners 11
Count Mana er 8
Economic Develo ment 5
Emer enc Services 80 76
Environmental & Resources 14
Financial Services 6
Health 74
Housin & Communit Develo ment 8
Human Resources 8
Human Ri hts & Relations 5
Information Technolo 12
Land Records 5
Libra Services 17
Plannin & Ins ections 33
Public Works 40
Purchasin & Central Services 6
Recreation & Parks 20
Re ister of Deeds 14
Revenue/ Tax Collector 12
Sheriff 131 115
Social Services 152
Soil & Water/Landfill 4
Tax Assessor 14
Visitors Bureau 5
Grand Total 837
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The following are key components for a successful wellness proaram The questions
are included to help members think about the areas involved in putting together a
program and to identify the areas that will need attention in the planning stage
Support
A. Strong support from top management is critical in developing and maintaining a
wellness program. Please indicate the level of support from management for this
program, how management was engaged to get their support for the program and
how they will be involved in the program. Management is defined as the governing
board, county manager and department heads.
Management_Support
Support for wellness activities comes from the highest levels of Orange County.
The County Manager, Health Director and Human Resources Director are eager to
implement a variety of wellness activities that will result in healthier lives for
employees and retirees. Department Heads support their staffs' participation on
the Health and Wellness Committee. The Health Director has assigned 0.2 FTE of
staff to support a wellness program. Additionally, it is hoped that these activities
will result in lower costs for health care over the long term. Since Orange County
currently provides health care at no cost to most retirees (for life), it's hoped that by
developing healthier habits as employees, retiree health costs will not escalate to
untenable amounts.
2. Employee Committees
How have employee-based committees with representatives from management and
departments been utilized in the planning of this grant project?
Employee Committee
The Employee Relations Consortium Wellness Committee (WC) represents a
cross-section of departments and employees and reflects the diversity of Orange
County employees. This WC has been integral to the development of the program
plan presented here. The Committee provided key input and feedback on
proposed program components, helped select effective incentive options, and
provided information on how well the proposed components would be utilized by
employees in the departments they represent.
The Benefits Manager is a member of the Wellness Committee and has had an
active role in grant writing by providing statistics and claim data, as well as
participating in the program planning process.
Health Department representatives have also played an integral role in the
development of this proposal. They have provided guidance and shared their
expertise to ensure that the program components proposed are theory- and
evidence-based and based on proven strategies to encourage behavior change
among Orange County Employees.
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3. Financial Resources
The costs of a wellness program can vary according to the type of activities in the
program, whether costs are shared with employees, and what local resources are
available. What type of resources is the member willing to dedicate, will adequate
funding be available?
Financial Resources
In-kind time will be donated by the following groups/persons:
Health Department: Wellness Coordinator (Program lead, 0.2FTE), Registered
Dietitian (technical assistance and consultation, as time allows); and
Communications Specialist (graphic design services, as needed and as time
allows). Additional Senior Public Health Educators to staff events, lead programs,
etc.
Human Resources: Benefits Manager (promote health related benefits, provide
needed statistics and relevant claims information and assist Wellness Coordinator
in promoting employee wellness activities, average of four hours a month).
Employee Relations Consortium: Committee members (approximately 10 hours a
month among 36 ERC at large committee members and 15 Wellness Committee
Members)
In addition, meeting space is available to hold wellness events; and employees
can join the local SportsPlex at a reduced membership price. There are several
free marketing channels in place and available for use-Staff email, Human
Resources Wellness webpage, and a Wellness Listserv.
4. Staff Time
Commitment of staff is critical for a successful wellness program. Will there be a
dedicated employee with responsibility to design, implement and coordinate the wellness
program? Will they be provided the time to set up the program, work with an employee
committee, promote the wellness program
:Staff Time
The primary employee dedicated to this program is a 0.2 FTE Employee Wellness
Coordinator within the Health Department. This staff person chairs the Health and
Wellness subcommittee of the Employee Relations Consortium. The Wellness
Coordinator serves as lead for the Wellness Program, assesses the wellness
needs of employees, plans programs using best practice criteria and input from
Wellness Committee members, carries out programs with partners, and evaluates
the programs to ensure participation and effectiveness.
The Health Promotion and Education Services Division of the Health Department
provides assistance, supervision, expertise, and staff time for employee wellness
ro rams.
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The HR Benefits Manager will promote health related benefits, provide needed
statistics and claims information and assist Wellness Coordinator in promoting
employee wellness activities (average of four hours a month).
Wellness Committee members are also committed to assisting the Wellness
Coordinator in promotion and coordination of wellness program activities and
sharing staff feedback regarding employee wellness needs and interests.
5. Employee Interest
What are the needs and interest of employees and management and their perceptions of
workplace wellness? What methods will be used (or have been used already) to
determine what activities will engage employees of the wellness program?
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_Gauging Employee and Management Interest and Perceptions
In past Wellness surveys, employees expressed interest in opportunities to learn
more about nutrition and physical activity; and department heads perceived
diet/overweight and inactivity as the top two health issues within their departments.
In 2005, a pilot wellness program, funded by NCACC, conducted various interests'
surveys, offered the County's first HRA, and brought attention to the need for
holistic and consistent Wellness programming. Of those employees completing the
HRA, 79% had BMI >25; 72% need to improve nutrition; 62% need to improve
fitness; 47% had high cholesterol; and 32% had elevated blood pressure levels. Of
those employees completing the 2007 HRA, 67% had a BMI > 25; 70% need to
improve nutrition; 58% show need for improved fitness; 40% had high cholesterol;
and 17% had elevated blood pressure levels.
A recent survey completed in August 2009 highlighted the fact that most
employees (61 % of survey participants) are aware that eating smart and moving
more are possible ways in which they can improve their health and reduce health
care costs and wish to make lifestyle changes.
The Interim County Manager would like to offer wellness activities that would lead
to a reduction in health care costs. The Health Director and the Human Resources
Director are interested in keeping employees healthy so they can be more
productive and have a better quality of life, and reduce absenteeism at work. The
Benefits Manager perceives that health insurance by itself minimally keeps
employees healthy. The Wellness Coordinator and other Health Promotion Staff
and the HR Benefits Manager also would like to improve the quality of life of
Orange County employees through prevention efforts and behavior change.
6. Communication
Employees need to know about the program and schedule of activities in order to make
decisions about participating. Employees also need to know about the central issue or
problem identified that is a trigger for the wellness program being introduced. What
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communication plan will assist with educating employees about the wellness program,
how do you currently inform employees about activities or policies?
Employees are currently and will be informed of wellness activities through various
marketing channels. Information is shared through the Employee Relations
Consortium Representative from each department; mass emails are sent, as are
paycheck stuffers distributed to all staffers; messages are shared in the employee
newsletter; posters/flyers are posted in common areas of county buildings and
information displays are set up at county employee events; a message board has
been established on the HR Website and Intranet; a Wellness Listserv for
interested employees will be created; and, most importantly, wellness messages
and events are promoted by `word of mouth' of Health and Wellness Committee
members and other employees.
7. Incentives
How will you motivate employees to participate in the wellness program? Are there
incentives the member is willing to use to engage employees in the program?
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____ - _ Incentive Strategy
Incentive items will be awarded based on achievement of behavior goals and
program participation. Given the recent changes in the County budget, it is
expected that employees will also be motivated to participate in the wellness
programs to keep costs of health care low.
8. Program Resources
What resources are readily available for a wellness program?
Program Resources
Rooms for workshops or brown bag YES
lunchtime sessions
Rooms for exercise classes YES
Showers YES (Limited)
Exercise equipment - cardio equipment, YES; Membership required
wei hts
Outdoor area for a running or walking YES
course
Access to a swimming pool YES; Membership required
Movie projector or VCR/TV YES (LCD/DLP/Laptop)
Staff to take blood pressures (i.e., YES
aramedics, la ex erts, or nurses
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Weight scales YES (Limited)
Blood pressure monitoring equipment NO
Staff to do graphics for posters,
newsletters, and announcements YES
Staff to lead classes YES
Access to a nurse(s), a nutritionist, a
h sical fitness trainer YES
Community Resources to teach classes or
rovide screenin s: check all that a I
American Lung Association UNKNOWN
American Cancer Society UNKNOWN
American Heart Association UNKNOWN
Local Health Department YES
Local Hospital Resources YES
Local Physicians YES
Local Physical Therapists YES
Local Nurses YES
Local Health Club YES
Voluntary Agencies (Specify which ones)
Local Universities YES
Local YMCA/YWCA YES
Local Vendors YES
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
4. Provide a description of the wellness program being proposed for consideration
for the grant.
Orange County Tobacco Free/Great American Smoke-Out
The Orange County Tobacco Cessation Program with be launched in November 2009 in
conjunction with the Great American Smoke-out and will continue throughout the year. Semi-
permanent Quit Stations will be set up at various locations around the County (to ensure
widespread accessibility) with special focus on departments known to have the most tobacco
users. Tobacco cessation information and brochures, NC QuitLine referral cards, commitMlNTs
(to ease oral fixation habit), pledge cards, information on Cigna discounts on tobacco cessation
tools (e.g. nicotine gum, patches), eye-catching posters, etc. will be included at each of station
and replenished as needed.
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Employees who wish to quit using tobacco will be strongly encouraged to call the NC QuitLine
and contact the Employee Wellness Coordinator to obtain a Quit Kit. Quit Kits will include aself-
guided tobacco cessation booklet, various incentives, more information on the County Health
Plan benefits, including Cigna's discount programs and the low cost of over the counter tobacco
cessation products.
In addition to this tobacco-user focused effort, all employees will be re-educated on the current
Orange County Tobacco Free Zone policy in which no tobacco use is permitted within a 50 foot
radius of all Health and Human Services buildings. Amulti-phased marketing campaign using
paystub stuffers, email distribution lists, etc. will be used to remind employees of the policy
repeatedly throughout the year and stress the need for enforcement among employees and
clients.
Flu
Given the upcoming Flu season and the current publicity around H1N1 virus, employees will be
educated on prevention strategies and control measures. They will .also be encouraged to
obtain their seasonal flu shots, beginning with a wellness fair on October 23.
Walking Days/10,000 Steps Program
Walking Days will be hosted in various locations throughout the county, twice a year. Walks will
be lead by Wellness Committee members during lunch time and will provide employees an
opportunity `to step out and step up for better health." Walkers will be encouraged to take the
first steps to improve their health, boost their energy levels and mood, learn about the benefits
of walking and ways in which they can incorporate a daily walk into their routine. Incentives for
participation will be provided and will highlight safety while walking.
Employees will also be encouraged to participate in the 10,000 Steps Program and be offered
incentives for participation.
Health Risk Assessment: Phase I and II
Beginning in January, the health coverage plan offered to Orange County employees and
retirees will be slightly altered. The County will continue to pay 100% of health coverage for
employees who complete a confidential Health Risk Assessment (HRA). However, if an
employee chooses not to complete the HRA by March 2010, a $10 monthly premium ($5/semi-
monthly) will be charged beginning in April. Therefore, the Wellness Committee in conjunction
with Human Resources has developed a plan with the goal being 100% of Orange County
employees and retirees will complete the HRA by early Spring 2010. There will be two Phases
to urge employees and retirees to complete the HRAs-one in the winter and one in the spring.
A three stage incentive plan has been proposed. Employees and retirees will receive smaller
incentives immediately after completing the HRA and then will be entered into a raffle contest
for a grand prize drawing (TV, Nintendo Wii and WiiFit package) to be held at the end of each
Phase. The long term objective will be to increase the number of employees completing the
HRA. A comprehensive, multi-channel marketing campaign will be conducted in order to
educate employees and retirees on the upcoming changes to the benefits package, encourage
HRA completion, and promote the incentive program/grand prize contest.
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There will be computer stations set up during Wellness Fair and Wellness Open Houses to give
those who have limited access to or experience with computers an opportunity to complete the
HRA; and people available to help walk employees through the process.
Maintain Don't Gain Holiday Challenge (Eat Smart Move More NC)/New Year's
Resolutions
The Maintain Don't Gain Holiday Challenge will be held during the holiday. season. Employees
will be encouraged to sign up for the self-directed program online and will be awarded
incentives for participation. Challenge participants will have to submit proof of registration and a
completed log at the end of the challenge to qualify for prizes, but will not be judged based on if
they maintained or gained weight over the course of the program.
Department Head Luncheon and Wellness Committee Breakfast
A Department Head Luncheon will be hosted by the Wellness Committee in February: The goal
will be to stress the importance of having healthy employees (e.g. reduce absenteeism,
increased efficiency and job satisfaction, etc.) and to increase management support for the
adoption of a "culture of wellness" in Orange County. The Luncheon will be an opportunity to:
• Share more information about on-going and upcoming Wellness Programs;
• Re-visit current, established policy (e.g. tobacco-free zones) and emphasize the need for
enforcement;
• Introduce wellness policy initiatives (possible expansion of the tobacco-free zones to all
County buildings, Water pitcher policy, and a Healthy Food/Beverage and Activity
policy); and
• Have managers commit to promoting wellness among their staffs and advocate for ways
in which their staffs can incorporate wellness into the workday (e.g. flexible hours, longer
lunch breaks).
The Wellness Committee Breakfast will be held mid-year to thank committee members for their
commitment to wellness and their active participation in related activities.
Wellness Open Houses
Wellness Open Houses will be held at least three times over the next year in collaboration with
Cigna representatives.
The October Wellness Fair will be during open enrollment period and give employees an
opportunity to ask questions regarding their health coverage or benefits package. Maxim/CIGNA
will provide free flu shots, cholesterol checks and blood pressure checks. The Health
Department will present health education materials about healthy eating, physical activity, and
tobacco use cessation. The Wellness Fair will also have computer stations and people available
to help employees complete their Health Risk Assessments (HRAs) on site; as well as be an
opportunity to promote upcoming Wellness activities such as the Maintain Don't Gain Holiday
Challenge.
Another Wellness Open House is planned for January 2010 and will be a chance for employees
to learn more about their new benefits package and ask questions; get health information; make
New Years Resolution pledges, complete HRAs, etc. Another event in March will be serve as a
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final push for employees to complete their HRAs before the deadline-beginning in April, those
who have not completed the assessment will be charged a $10 monthly premium.
Employee Wellness Month
One of the Wellness Committee's goals is to ensure that Wellness messages are being
promoted constantly and consistently. Employee Wellness Month will be held in May and will be
amid-year reminder for employees to prioritize wellness and re-visit their New Year's
resolutions. There will be a variety of wellness activities organized.
PROJECTED PROGRAM BUDGET FOR THE YEAR
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1:
Orange County Tobacco Free QuitLine Referral Cards
and Brochures
Tobacco Cessation Program
Quit Stations
Great American Smoke-Out (Mints/gum, stress
relievers, etc.) $675
Health Risk Assessment HRA: Phase I and II Employee Incentives
$2,500
Walking Days/10,000 Steps
Program; Maintain Don't Gain
Holiday Challenge (Eat Smart
Additional Wellness Programs Move More Messaging)/New
Year's Resolutions; Wellness Employee Incentives
Open House; Water Pitcher
Policy; Employee Wellness
Month, etc. $3,225
Department Head Luncheon Boxed meals
Drinks
Communication Activities
and Wellness Committee
Breakfast ,
,
Plates, utensils, etc.
$600
Administrative/Marketing Printing/Copies $500
TO TAL Projected Cost $7,500
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Activity Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Septa
Orange County
Tobacco
Free/Great X X X X X X X X X X X X
American
Smoke-Out
Flu X X X X
Walking
Days/10,000 X X
Ste s Pro ram
Health Risk
Assessment: X X X X
Phase I and II
Maintain Don't
Gain Holiday
Challenge (Eat
Smart Move
More X X X
Messaging)/New
Year's
Resolutions
Department
Head Luncheon
and Wellness X
Committee
Breakfast
Wellness Open
House X X
Water Pitcher
Polio X
Employee
Wellness Month X
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PROPOSAL FOR the NCACC COUNTY HEALTH PLAN
WELLNESS GRANT PROGRAM
Orange County Government is pleased to present, for approval, the following plan for
an employee wellness grant with the NCACC County Health Plan for the Year 2009-
2010.
This plan was presented to the Orange County Board of County Commissioners and
was approved on October 20, 2009.
Name of Contact for SafetyNVellness Program: Nidhi Sachdeva
Title of Contact: Senior Health Educator -- Health Promotion
Orange County Health Dept.. Health Promotion & Education Services
Name of County or County Entity: Orange County Government
Address: Orange County Health Department.
300 W. Tryon Street, Hillsborough NC 27278
Email of Contact: nsachdevaCa~co.orange.nc.us
Phone: 919-245-2440
Fax: 919-644-3007
Number of Full-time Employees as of the date of this grant application: 837
Total Projected Budget for Safety and Wellness Program: 7 500
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WELLNESS ACTIVITIES ~ ~
On-Going Programs
Beginning 2006
• No Cost Flu Shots
• Maintain Don't Gain Holiday Challenge
• Health Risk Assessment and Health Screenings
Beginning 2007
• No Cost Preventive Health Services (flu shots, annual exams, initial colonoscopy, etc.)
• Eat Smart, Move More campaigns
Beginning 2008
• Consumerism Meetings at Open Enrollment
• 10,000 Steps Walking Program
• Passport to Wellness incentive program
• Quarterly Wellness Lunch & Learn programs
Beginning 2009
• Health Advisor & voluntary Health Risk Assessment
Wellness Open Houses