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		<title>Assessment of worksite culture and environment</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In addition to looking at the health behaviors of staff members, take a good look at your business. The following questions can help you identify opportunities for your business to support and encourage healthy behaviors among staff members.
A strong foundation for employee health improvement
1. To what extent does the senior management in your business actively [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In addition to looking at the health behaviors of staff members, take a good look at your business. The following questions can help you identify opportunities for your business to support and encourage healthy behaviors among staff members.</p>
<h3>A strong foundation for employee health improvement</h3>
<p>1. To what extent does the senior management in your business actively and visibly support the Corporate Wellness Program?</p>
<p>__ No support for the Corporate Wellness Plan<br />
__ Support, but not at senior level<br />
__ Support at senior level, but not visible to staff members<br />
__ Strong and visible Corporate Wellness Plan support<br />
Comments:</p>
<p>2. Is the Corporate Wellness Plan tied to your business’s mission statement?</p>
<p>__ No<br />
__ Yes, the Corporate Wellness Plan is tied to business plan OR mission statement<br />
__ Yes, the Corporate Wellness Plan is tied to both business plan and mission statement<br />
Comments:</p>
<p>3. Is there an staff member within your business whose job responsibilities include Corporate Wellness Plan coordination?</p>
<p>__ No<br />
__ Yes, but has little time available to dedicate to Corporate Wellness Plan<br />
__ Yes, and has at least part of the job dedicated to Corporate Wellness Plan<br />
__ Yes, and has at least one full-time position dedicated to Corporate Wellness Plan<br />
__ Yes, and has at least part of the job dedicated to wellness AND has a background that includes Corporate Wellness Plan qualifications<br />
__ Yes, our business has at least one full-time position dedicated to health improvement AND the staff member’s background includes Corporate Wellness Plan qualifications<br />
Comments:</p>
<p>4. Does your business have an active wellness committee with diverse representation?</p>
<p>__ No (does not have a Health and Wellness Committee, or has a committee that doesn’t meet)<br />
__ Yes, we have a Health and Wellness Committee, but with limited representation<br />
__ Yes, we have a Health and Wellness Committee with widespread representation<br />
__ Yes, we have a Health and Wellness Committee with widespread representation AND committee involvement is part of each representative’s job responsibilities<br />
Comments:</p>
<p>5. Does your business have an annual budget for Corporate Wellness Plan expenses? (Corporate Wellness Program expenses may be associated with providing a health assessment, paying for behavior change programs/coaching programs, covering rewards that encourage healthy behaviors, subsidizing healthy food options, communications and programs around specific health topics, fitness centers/walking paths, etc).</p>
<p>__ No<br />
__ Yes, but funds are earmarked for Corporate Wellness Programs (e.g. only for Weight Watchers or fitness discounts) and do not meet all existing Corporate Wellness Plan needs<br />
__ Yes, funds are available to meet current Corporate Wellness Plan needs<br />
Comments:</p>
<p>6. Does your business have a plan for engaging staff members in the Corporate Wellness Program?</p>
<p>__ No<br />
__ Yes, we have a communications plan for our Corporate Wellness Plan<br />
__ Yes, we have a communication plan AND we offer meaningful incentives or rewards (such as premium discounts or debit cards) for the Corporate Wellness Plan to engage in healthy behaviors.<br />
Comments:</p>
<p>A data-based approach to the Corporate Wellness Plan</p>
<p>7. Does your business have clearly stated Corporate Wellness Plan objectives and priorities for employee health improvement?</p>
<p>__ No<br />
__ Yes<br />
__ Yes, data (e.g. HRA, claims, productivity) are the basis for defining Corporate Wellness Plan objectives or priorities<br />
__ Yes, data AND evidence-based best practices are a basis for defining Corporate Wellness Plan objectives or priorities<br />
__ Yes, data and best practices are basis for defining Corporate Wellness Plan objectives or priorities as well as measuring Corporate Wellness Plan progress (assessment)<br />
Comments:</p>
<p>8. Has your business completed a Health Risk Assessment?</p>
<p>__ No<br />
__ Yes, but more than 2 years ago<br />
__ Yes, within the last two years, and achieved a participation rate of less than 50%<br />
__ Yes, within the last two years, and achieved a 50% &#8211; 79% participation rate<br />
__ Yes, within the last two years, and achieved an 80% or greater participation rate<br />
Comments:</p>
<p>A worksite environment that supports healthy behaviors</p>
<p>9. Does your business’s tobacco reduction strategy reflect best practices? </p>
<p>(Check all that apply)<br />
__ A no-tobacco use policy that includes both buildings AND grounds<br />
__ 100% coverage for the cost of over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapy<br />
__ Employee access to – and strong promotion of &#8212; a tailored stop-smoking program<br />
Comments:</p>
<p>10. Does your business provide opportunities (time and places) for physical activity during the work day?</p>
<p>__ No<br />
__ Yes, indoor places for physical activity (on-site fitness center) OR outdoor places for physical activity (walking paths)<br />
__ Yes, both indoor AND outdoor places for physical activity<br />
__ Yes, indoor and outdoor opportunities AND staff members can use work time for physical activity<br />
Comments:</p>
<p>11. Does your business promote healthy eating by providing access to fruits and vegetables?</p>
<p>__ No<br />
__ Yes, fruits and vegetables are available at the worksite (in vending machines, break areas, or cafeterias)<br />
__ Yes, fruits and vegetables are available and discounted at the worksite<br />
Comments:</p>
<p>Benefits that support employee health improvement</p>
<p>12. Does your business provide staff members with self-care resources?</p>
<p>(Check all that apply)<br />
__ Distribution of self-care books<br />
__ web-based access to health information<br />
__ Nurse advice line<br />
Comments:</p>
<p>13. Which of the following preventive services are covered at 100% by your business’s health benefits?</p>
<p>(Check all that apply)<br />
__ Vision screening<br />
__ Hearing<br />
__ Immunizations (per CDC/ACIP recommendations)<br />
__ Radiology<br />
__ Laboratory services<br />
__ STD screening<br />
__ Preventive medical examination for adults<br />
__ Cancer screen (includes: colon, cervical, breast, prostate and ovarian cancers)<br />
__ Contraceptive management<br />
Comments:</p>
<p>14. Which of the following are included in your business’s pharmacy benefit?</p>
<p>(Check all that apply)<br />
__ Mail order or other 90-day supply option for medications<br />
__ Specialty pharmacy network<br />
__ Incentive-based tiered formulary design<br />
Comments:</p>
<p>15. Do your business’s health benefits provide coverage for behavioral health (such as depression, mental illness, counseling, stress management, and chemical dependency)?</p>
<p>__ Yes, at the same level as medical benefits<br />
__ Yes, but at a decreased level (less coverage) than medical benefits<br />
__ No coverage for mental or behavioral health<br />
Comments:</p>
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