SDJ Wellness Program. Proposal and Timeline

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1 SDJ Wellness Program Proposal and Timeline July 1, 2016

2 Results of District Health Risk Assessments (HRAs), Spring 2016 Mercy Health Plan s Executive Summary of the School District of Janesville s Health Risk Assessments (RHAs) identified the top six health priorities based on prevalence of risks: Weight Management (67.9%) Osteoporosis (57.6%) Fitness Promotion (73%) Blood Pressure Reduction (52%) Good Nutrition (87.2%) Sleep (43.2%) Lifestyle Changes Desired as indicated by participants: Be physically active (42.6%) Practice good eating habits (40.8%) Avoid smoking or using tobacco (2%) Lose weight or maintain a healthy weight (49.6%) Cope better with stress (8.2%) Lower or maintain healthy cholesterol (31.6%) Lower or maintain healthy blood pressure (12.6%) Avoid alcohol or drink in moderation (0.6%) Live an overall healthy lifestyle (18.2) Key recommendations based on HRA results are as follows: Suggestions for Managing Excess Body Weight: Provide an onsite weight loss support group Make available self-study guides for weight loss Promote physical activity programs, such as walking and using pedometers, biking to work, and gym memberships Suggestions for Physical Activity Interventions Pedometer program Set a goal of 8,000 10,000 steps daily Walking program Recommend 30 minutes, 5+ times per week Running program Aim for minutes, 3-5 days per week Suggestions for Stress Reduction Interventions Hold a class on improving coping skills Provide an online intervention for stress reduction Make available a self-study guide on reducing stress Refer persons needing help to an employee assistance program Provide periodic nutrition programs featuring low calorie meals Provide incentives for those who are overweight to exercise regularly Encourage employees to walk or bike to work if they are able Assist with gym memberships for employees/family members Initiate an online exercise logging system Promote regular physical activity a great stress reducer Provide a financial planning program for employees Provide job training as needed for new employees Develop a corporate culture and management practices that help create a stress-free work environment

3 Key Dietary Guidelines: Eat a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables 509 services daily Eat primarily whole-grain breads and cereals 3+ servings daily Limit animal/saturated fats. Use vegetable oils in their place. Key Recommendations from the National Osteoporosis Foundation: Get recommended levels of calcium and vitamin D daily Engage in daily weight-bearing exercise Avoid smoking and excel alcohol intake Suggestions for Managing Chronic Conditions: Encourage people with health problems to get regular medical care. This can prevent more serious complications in the future. This is especially important for diabetics and people with high blood pressure. Suggestions for Improving Safety: Have a safety committee in your organization Provide awards for departments with good safety records Suggestions for Providing Health Programs: Invite experts to present on specific health topics Make self-study guides available for topics of interest Offer health coaching to assist employees in managing changes Provide online interventions Refer employees to helpful programs in your community Limit sugar/sweets, desserts, and other refined carbohydrates. Balance weight with lower-calorie foods and regular activity Limit sodium (salt) in the diet to less than 2,300 mg per day Encourage people to talk with their doctor about bone health, and get a bone density test (recommended for all women over age 65 and any person at high risk) Make self-study guides available that pertain to their health problems. Offer help from a health coach to assist them in managing their health problems and reducing their risks Conduct safety campaigns yearly to highlight safety needs Display posters on safety throughout the year Based on the results of the Health Risk Assessments (HRAs) conducted in Spring, 2016, and the above recommendations, the following Wellness Plan is proposed.

4 School District of Janesville Wellness Program Proposal Philosophy Health and Safety is a key Pillar of the School District of Janesville s ongoing Journey to Excellence. Through the development of a Districtwide wellness program, the School District of Janesville strives to increase the well-being and productivity of all employees, through the enhancement of all aspects of health. The goals of the District s wellness program will include: Creating an organizational culture that promotes health and wellness; Ensuring that District policies and procedures enhance employee health and productivity; Offering incentives that motivate employees to engage in healthy practices; Promoting fiscal responsibility by lowering health care costs to both the District and employees. Collaboration is the key to the success of any new initiative. It is our hope to involve district administration, key staff members at each building, and our community partners in order to develop and maintain a sustainable and effective wellness program that benefits both our individual staff members and the District as an organization. Timeline The framework of the District s Wellness Program is summarized in the attached Timeline which outlines monthly features and activities. Components Each month, the District wellness program will feature the following components: Featured topics of interest to educate staff on health-related issues, through a monthly Benefits/Wellness newsletter, direct s to staff, and use of the District s website and cable channel. A monthly fitness challenge to get staff involved in physical activity and create excitement and buy-in to the program. Ongoing fitness activities/classes offered to staff, to be led by staff members with expertise in specific activities, or by working with community partners to provide on-site or discounted off-site classes. Other Wellness Activities which will center around aspects of wellness that are not specifically physical fitness-related; for example, healthy cooking classes (nutrition), seminars on financial issues (financial wellness), meditation or stress relief classes (emotional wellness), opportunities for staff to socialize outside of the workplace (social wellness), smoking cessation seminars, or ongoing weight watcher s meetings. [Note: Spiritual Wellness is

5 considered one of the Six Dimensions of Wellness as Developed by Dr. Bill Hettler, co-founder of the National Wellness Institute (NWI). While the District cannot promote religious activities, it should be noted that staff are offered paid time off for religious observances that do not fall within the standard District calendar, and this information should be included within the District s overall Wellness Program. The Six Dimensions of Wellness are: Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, Intellectual, Environmental and Social.] Other components of the Wellness Program may include: Quarterly health screenings (blood pressure, blood sugar, vision screening, mental health screening, etc as available through our insurance carriers or community partners such as Walgreens or CVS) Annual flu shots (Continuation of current process. Recommend offering to all staff at no cost.) EAP and Safety should also be components of the Wellness Program Monthly Fitness Challenges may include: Steppin into the School Year Step Challenge Fall Scavenger Hunt Walk Challenge 12 Days of Christmas Fitness Challenge Biggest Loser Challenge (run 1/1 through 3/31) Try Something New Month 30 Minutes a Day Challenge Spring Scavenger Hunt Challenge Presidents Month Walk Across the USA Challenge 26.2 Mile Run/Walk Challenge Summer Challenge: Log 30 minutes 3x a week of the activity of your choice or participate in a community event Fitness Activities may include: Yoga Strength Training Swimming Zumba Dance Classes Open gym sessions for use of fitness equipment at middle/high schools

6 Other Wellness Areas/Activities may include: Nutrition healthy cooking classes Weight Watchers ongoing meetings Smoking cessation seminars Financial seminars retirement, identity theft, investing for the future. Lunch & Learn opportunities on various topics Social Wellness events such as Districtwide Christmas party, Spring Picnic, Snapper Game outing Meditation/Stress Relief workshops Exploring Diversity: Overview of World Religions Summer Activity: Book A Thon: Read a book (or 2) a month Employee Incentives may include: Drawings for quarterly screening participants Free/low cost fitness trackers for step challenge participants No/low cost seminars on- or off-site (cooking, financial, etc) Recognition of Challenge winners Wellness Champions and Community Partners A Wellness Champion will be identified at each building. The purpose of the Wellness Champion is to provide a contact person at each building who will help disseminate information to building staff, coordinate Challenge activities at their building, and provide feedback to the Wellness Program Coordinator. Organizations participating in the District s Community Connections program will be approached to help provide fitness classes, cooking session, financial seminars or mental health activities as part of the District s wellness program. Measuring Participation and Feedback A Google Form will be created for staff to input activities accomplished and collect suggestions and feedback. This Form will be anonymous, however, names and contact information for staff can be gathered voluntarily if a staff member wants feedback or information. A Google Site can be created as a clearinghouse for information about the wellness program and link to information on various health conditions and other information.

7 Search for an online wellness tracking program such as Vitality. Any program should include mental well-being as recommended by HRA results. (Vitality does)

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