Health and Wellness at Work

2 Days

Introduction

A healthy employee is a happy and productive employee; that should be the goal for every organisation. Through our Health and Wellness at Work program you will experience the benefits of a healthier lifestyle and workplace.

Our Health and Wellness at Work course will be instrumental in creating a “Culture of Wellness” within your organisation. You will learn about common issues such as smoking cessation, nutrition & weight loss and preventative care. Health and wellness is the responsibility of everyone in an organisation so take the positive step and create a program in your organisation.

Programme Objectives:

• Access Health and Wellness Program Needs
• Plan a Health and Wellness Program
• Implement a Health and Wellness Program
• Maintain a Health and Wellness Program

Method and Approach

This programme will involve the use of slides, handout material, work manual with all instructor notes and slides, examples of best practice, appropriate videos and appropriate video material.

The use of flip-charts, syndicate workshops and reporting back sessions will encourage a fully participative and enjoyable event. Delegates will be encouraged to participate actively in relating previous work experiences.

Course Content

This two-day course will cover the following subjects:

Module One: Getting Started

• Introduction to the course
• Workshop Objectives

Module Two: Meaning and Definition of a Health and Wellness Program?

• What is a Health and Wellness Program?
• Productivity
• Cost of Health Care
• Costs of Absenteeism
• Case Study
• Module Two: Review Questions

Module Three: Types of Health Behaviour Programs

• Health Behaviours
• Health Screenings and Maintenance
• Mental Health
• Physical Injuries
• Case Study
• Module Three: Review Questions

Module Four: Health Behaviour Programs

• Increasing Physical Activity
• Nutrition & Weight Loss
• Tobacco Cessation
• Substance Abuse Treatment
• Case Study
• Module Four: Review Questions

Module Five: Health Screenings and Maintenance Programs

• Preventative Care Screenings
• Cancer Screenings
• Annual Examinations
• Maintenance Programs
• Case Study
• Module Five: Review Questions

Module Six: Mental Health Programs

• Stress Management
• Support Groups
• Counselling
• Awareness & Education
• Case Study
• Module Six: Review Questions

Module Seven: Evaluate the Need

• Review Current Health and Wellness Programs
• Environmental Factors
• Identify Common Health Conditions and Procedures
• Review Company Information Pertaining to Employee Health
• Case Study
• Module Seven: Review Questions

Module Eight: Planning Process

• Form a Health and Wellness Team or Committee
• Budget
• Define Goals
• Programs and Policies
• Case Study
• Module Eight: Review Questions

Module Nine: Implementation

• Get Management Support
• Test It
• Get the Word Out
• Incentives
• Case Study
• Module Nine: Review Questions

Module Ten: Create a “Culture of Wellness”

• Accessible Healthy Eating Options
• Give Them a Break
• Alcohol, Drug, and Smoke Free Work environment
• Eliminate Hazards
• Case Study
• Module Ten: Review Questions

Module Eleven: Evaluate Results

• Check the Results
• Employee Satisfaction
• Share Achievements
• Revise Plans as Necessary
• Case Study
• Module Eleven: Review Questions

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

• Words from the Wise
• Review of Parking Lot
• Lessons Learned
• Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations