Archive for February, 2009
Wellness in the workplace
Good for waistlines & your bottom line
By Sandra Simpson, APRN, BC, COHN-S, manager in Occupational Health Services at a Fortune 500 organization in Memphis, Tenn., and a member of the board of directors of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN). For a copy of the AAOHN wellness survey, visit www.aaohn.org, or call (800) [...]
Worksite Wellness Programs: Stress Management
Stress continues to drive employees’ work-related health concerns, which is probably why most respondents (78%) in a recent survey claim they would take part in a Worksite Wellness Program to help their overall health and wellness.
In a recent study commissioned by the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. (AAOHN), 500 full-time employees nationwide [...]
Worksite Wellness Program Data Sources
Effective Worksite Wellness Programs include the use of data sources in support of Worksite Wellness Program planning, implementation, and evaluation. Information sources can be used to complete a community needs assessment, develop realistic Worksite Wellness Program goals and objectives, and gain Senior Management support.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Information and statistics
• http://www.cdc.gov/DataStatistics/
• Information [...]
Worksite Wellness Program Data Collection and Analysis Resources
Worksite Wellness Program data collection and analysis is frequently avoided because of a perceived lack of resources for this very important Worksite Wellness Program component. Use the suggestions below to take advantage of a variety of resources available at your installation or in the local community.
Medical Interns and Residents
• If your Medical Center has an [...]