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New to
Bartholomew County employers is the Reach Healthy Business worksite
wellness recognition program. Sponsored by Healthy Communities, SIHO
Insurance Services and The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, the purpose
of the program is to:
Recognize and support businesses in the community who are making a
commitment to improving the health of their employees, create a network of
local employers in order to provide education, resources and guidance
towards effective, results-driven worksite wellness programming, and ,
provide opportunities for local businesses to share ideas, challenges,
etc. concerning implementation and progress of worksite wellness
initiatives. The program serves as a starting point towards a healthier
Bartholomew County and recognizes businesses that have made a commitment
to improving the health of their workforce. |
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| To apply for the
Reach Healthy Business 2012, please complete the
organizational information section below and Part I and Part II of the
application. It is recommended that you create your responses first in a
word processor and then copy and paste your responses into the form
below so that you do not lose any of your work. |
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| Application Part I |
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| 1. Do company leaders (CEO, senior management etc.) support worksite wellness initiatives? Provide examples of senior management communication regarding wellness practices, participation in wellness activities etc. (5 pts) |
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| 2. Does your
organization have a wellness committee/team in place to coordinate efforts
and participation in worksite wellness programs? Describe committee
make-up, member responsibilities etc. (5pts) |
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| 3. Does your
organization take an innovative approach to employee wellness? Describe
any creative activities, programs, or promotions that have been used at
your organization to address employee health/wellness. (5 pts) |
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4.
My organization commits to support at least 2 of the following Healthy
Communities Initiatives. Please indicate which your business will support.
For a detailed explanation of the initiatives, click here: (10 pts)
a. Workplace Walking Program
b. Stair Usage Promotion
c. Active Transportation
d. Implement Healthy Meeting Guidelines
e. Bartholomew County on the Move (at the worksite) |
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| Application Part II |
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Please answer each question by choosing the number that applies and provide a brief explanation when necessary. Please answer accordingly:
2 - Yes
1 - Commit To: No policy in place, but there are plans or interest to form one
0 - No |
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| Data
Collection |
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| 1.
Has your organization offered employees the opportunity to participate in
a health screening (i.e. blood analysis/cholesterol screening) in the past
12 months? |
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| Yes |
Commit
To |
No |
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| 2.
Has your organization offered employees the opportunity to participate in
a Health Risk Assessment in the past 12 months? |
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| Yes |
Commit
To |
No |
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| 3.
Has your organization performed an employee survey to determine
needs/interest in worksite wellness programs in the past 12 months? |
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| Yes |
Commit
To |
No |
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| Programming |
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| 4.
Does your organization offer rewards or incentives for participation in
worksite wellness programs (i.e. cash, medical plan coverage enhancement,
health plan contribution, medical spending account, well days,
recognition, prize drawings etc.)? |
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| Yes |
Commit
To |
No |
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| 5.
Has your organization allocated a budget for wellness programming? |
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| Yes |
Commit
To |
No |
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| Supportive
Environment |
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| Nutrition |
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| 6.
Has your organization implemented the Healthy Meeting Guidelines? (Guidelines) |
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| Yes |
Commit
To |
No |
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| 7.Do
your employees have access to water to drink (e.g. bottles water, clean
sources of tap water or working water fountains)? |
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| Yes |
Commit
To |
No |
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| 8.
Does your organization offer employees access to a refrigerator at the
workplace? |
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| Yes |
Commit
To |
No |
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| 9.Does
your organization offer employees access to a microwave at the workplace? |
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| Yes |
Commit
To |
No |
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| 10.
Does your organization offer prompts to promote and identify healthy
food/snack/beverage choices near vending machines or onsite food venues? |
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| Yes |
Commit
To |
No |
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| Physical
Activity |
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| 11.
Does your organization offer employees flexible lunch periods/breaks to
encourage physical activities? |
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| Yes |
Commit
To |
No |
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| 12. Does your
organization participate in/support sports teams, walking clubs, community
walks or other events to encourage physical activity among employees? |
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| Yes |
Commit
To |
No |
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| 13.Do
employees have access to safe areas outside to walk or exercise (e.g.
paths, trails or sidewalks)? |
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| Yes |
Commit
To |
No |
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| 14.
Do employees have access to onsite/offsite workout facilities or
subsidized memberships to local fitness centers? |
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| Yes |
Commit
To |
No |
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| 15.
Does your organization encourage active commuting (i.e. walk or bike)? |
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| Yes |
Commit
To |
No |
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| 16.
Does your organization utilize point of decision prompts/posters to
encourage stair usage? |
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| Yes |
Commit
To |
No |
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| Tobacco
Use |
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| 17.Does
your organization completely prohibit tobacco use on company property? |
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| Yes |
Commit
To |
No |
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| 18.
Does your organization offer access to smoking cessation resources or
programs, or implement a referral system to help employees gain access to
community-based cessation resources or services (e.g. Community Tobacco
Cessation through CRH, 1-800-QUIT-NOW)? |
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| Yes |
Commit
To |
No |
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| Stress
Management |
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| 19.
Does your organization encourage employees to utilize break periods for
relaxation and/or exercise? |
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| Yes |
Commit
To |
No |
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| 20.
Does your worksite have access to a clean employee only lounge? |
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| Yes |
Commit
To |
No |
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| 21.
Does your organization have access to an employee assistance program that
includes counseling or referral? |
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| Yes |
Commit
To |
No |
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| Safety |
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| 22.
Does your organization have emergency/disaster plans in place? |
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| Yes |
Commit
To |
No |
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| 23.
Do you have at least one person on staff that is trained in CPR and/or
First Aid? |
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| Yes |
Commit
To |
No |
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| Chronic
Disease Management |
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| 24.Does
your organization provide a preventive health benefit to employees for the
prevention and rehabilitation of chronic diseases? |
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| Yes |
Commit
To |
No |
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| 25.
Does your organization have written policies in place concerning physical
activity, nutrition, and tobacco use? |
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| Yes |
Commit
To |
No |
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| Evaluation |
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| 26.
Does your organization track employee participation in worksite wellness
programs? |
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| Yes |
Commit
To |
No |
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| 27.
Does your organization monitor participant satisfaction with worksite
wellness programs? |
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| Yes |
Commit
To |
No |
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