CERTIFIED HEALTHY BUSINESS. Julie Dearing, MS Wellness Systems Manager Center for the Advancement of Wellness Oklahoma State Department of Health

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1 CERTIFIED HEALTHY BUSINESS Julie Dearing, MS Wellness Systems Manager Center for the Advancement of Wellness Oklahoma State Department of Health

2 WHAT IS CERTIFIED HEALTHY BUSINESS? Created in 2003 to showcase Oklahoma businesses that promote health and wellness for their employees. Annual assessment tool to show businesses where they stand on supporting health. Three levels of certification are presented to qualifying applicants: Basic Merit Excellence

3 WHY IS BECOMING A CERTIFIED HEALTHY BUSINESS IMPORTANT? Certified Healthy Businesses show their communities they provide a healthy environment for employees. Regular review of workplace policies and procedures can help strengthen practice. Medically high-risk employees are medically high-cost employees. They use more health care services, thereby generating higher claim costs than their low-risk peers.

4 BUSINESS CRITERIA CATEGORIES Developed from the CDC Worksite Health ScoreCard (HSC). Designed to help employers assess their health promotion programs, identify gaps, and prioritize high-impact strategies to prevent heart disease, stroke, and related conditions.

5 SCORING Business Size: Basic Merit Excellence Small (1-25 employees) 50/168 76/ /168 Medium ( employees) 67/168 92/ /168 Medium-Large ( employees) 67/168 92/ /168 Large ( employees) 84/ / /168 Corporate (1000+ employees) 84/ / /168 Scoring is based on minimum points needed/total points possible on full application. To obtain Basic or Merit certification, businesses must enforce a 100% smoke-free workplace policy. To obtain Excellence certification, businesses must enforce a 100% tobacco-free workplace policy.

6 Organizational Supports Employee needs assessment HRA Organizational commitment Incentives to participate Competitions Active wellness committee Flexible work schedule Volunteer engagement

7 Tobacco Control Written policy Policy enforcement Referral to the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline Insurance coverage of prescription or over-thecounter nicotine replacement products Provide or promote cessation counseling Incentives for being current nonuser

8 Nutrition Healthier food and beverage choices in cafeterias, snack bars or vending machines Provide nutrition information for foods sold Identify healthier choices with symbols Discounts on healthier foods Healthier food choices during meetings Food preparation and storage for employees Farmers Market

9 Physical Activity Exercise facility on-site or discount offsite Environmental supports for recreation (walking trails, bike racks, basketball court) Signs encourage stairwell use Individual or group PA programs Written policy to support physical activity

10 Stress Management Social events Behavioral health programs (work/life balance, stress management, depression Training to identify and reduce workplace stress Employee support groups

11 Mental Health Suicide prevention training Training to recognize signs and symptoms of substance abuse and depression Offer Employee Assistance Programs and allow use of leave Harassment, discrimination and stigma policies Drug-free workplace policy

12 Chronic Disease Prevention & Management Free or reduced cost annual physical exams Access to cancer screenings Blood pressure screenings Cholesterol screening Pre-diabetes and diabetes risk assessment Self-management programs for diabetes control Body composition measurement

13 Occupational Health & Safety Reporting of injuries and near misses Employee input on hazards and solutions Program to investigate causes of injuries or illness Paid time off Emergency response plan for CVD Offer CPR course Have AED in place

14 Health Promotion Offer medical/clinical services Health insurance at no/reduced cost Insurance coverage for chronic disease management medications Conduct flu vaccines Provide seminars, workshops or classes on above topics Brochures, posters and newsletters on health topics Breastfeeding policy Private space to support breastfeeding

15 WHAT S IN IT FOR THE BUSINESS? Recognition as a business that goes above and beyond to create a healthy work environment. The opportunity to invest in Oklahoma employees quality of life. Healthier employees are proven to be more productive, and they have a direct impact on a company s bottom line. Businesses are able to utilize their CH certification as a recruitment and retention strategy for top employees.

16 BE A PART OF THE CHANGE

17 INCREASE CERTIFIED HEALTHY BUSINESS

18 CERTIFICATION PROCESS Please visit for additional info, applications and criteria. Application period opens August 1 st November 1 st at 11:59 pm. and closes After December 1st, certification announcements will be made. Awards event in February or March.

19 Julie Dearing CONTACT INFORMATION Wellness Systems Manager Oklahoma State Department of Health Center for the Advancement of Wellness: (405) PLEASE VISIT

20 QUESTIONS