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In addition to looking at the health behaviors of employees, take a good look at your company. The following questions can help you identify opportunities for your company to support and encourage healthy behaviors among employees.

A strong foundation for employee health improvement

1. To what extent does the senior management in your company actively and visibly support the Corporate Health Promotion Program?

__ No support for the Corporate Health Promotion Program

__ Support, but not at senior level

__ Support at senior level, but not visible to employees

__ Strong and visible Corporate Health Promotion Program support

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2. Is the Corporate Health Promotion Program tied to your company’s mission statement?

__ No

__ Yes, the Corporate Health Promotion Program is tied to business plan OR mission statement

__ Yes, the Corporate Health Promotion Program is tied to both business plan and mission statement

Comments:

3. Is there an employee within your company whose job responsibilities include Corporate Health Promotion Program coordination?

__ No

__ Yes, but has little time available to dedicate to Corporate Health Promotion Program

__ Yes, and has at least part of the job dedicated to Corporate Health Promotion Program

__ Yes, and has at least one full-time position dedicated to Corporate Health Promotion Program

__ Yes, and has at least part of the job dedicated to wellness AND has a background that includes Corporate Health Promotion Program qualifications

__ Yes, our company has at least one full-time position dedicated to health improvement AND the employee’s background includes Corporate Health Promotion Program qualifications

Comments:

4. Does your company have an active wellness committee with diverse representation?

__ No (does not have a Health and Wellness Committee, or has a committee that doesn’t meet)

__ Yes, we have a Health and Wellness Committee, but with limited representation

__ Yes, we have a Health and Wellness Committee with widespread representation

__ Yes, we have a Health and Wellness Committee with widespread representation AND committee involvement is part of each representative’s job responsibilities

Comments:

5. Does your company have an annual budget for Corporate Health Promotion Program expenses? (Corporate Health Promotion Program expenses may be associated with offering a health assessment, paying for behavior change programs/coaching programs, covering rewards that encourage healthy behaviors, subsidizing healthy food options, communications and activities around specific health topics, fitness centers/walking paths, etc).

__ No

__ Yes, but funds are earmarked for Corporate Health Promotion Programs (e.g. only for Weight Watchers or fitness discounts) and do not meet all existing Corporate Health Promotion Program needs

__ Yes, funds are available to meet current Corporate Health Promotion Program needs

Comments:

6. Does your company have a plan for engaging employees in the Corporate Health Promotion Program?

__ No

__ Yes, we have a communications plan for our Corporate Health Promotion Program

__ Yes, we have a communication plan AND we offer meaningful incentives or rewards (such as premium discounts or debit cards) for the Corporate Health Promotion Program to engage in healthy behaviors.

Comments:

A data-based approach to the Corporate Health Promotion Program

7. Does your company have clearly stated Corporate Health Promotion Program goals and priorities for employee health improvement?

__ No

__ Yes

__ Yes, data (e.g. HRA, claims, productivity) are the basis for defining Corporate Health Promotion Program goals or priorities

__ Yes, data AND evidence-based best practices are a basis for defining Corporate Health Promotion Program goals or priorities

__ Yes, data and best practices are basis for defining Corporate Health Promotion Program goals or priorities as well as measuring Corporate Health Promotion Program progress (evaluation)

Comments:

8. Has your company completed a Health Risk Assessment?

__ No

__ Yes, but more than 2 years ago

__ Yes, within the last two years, and achieved a participation rate of less than 50%

__ Yes, within the last two years, and achieved a 50% – 79% participation rate

__ Yes, within the last two years, and achieved an 80% or greater participation rate

Comments:

A workplace setting that supports healthy behaviors

9. Does your company’s tobacco reduction strategy reflect best practices?

(Check all that apply)

__ A no-tobacco use policy that includes both buildings AND grounds

__ 100% coverage for the cost of over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapy

__ Worker access to – and strong promotion of — a tailored stop-smoking program

Comments:

10. Does your company provide opportunities (time and places) for physical activity during the work day?

__ No

__ Yes, indoor places for physical activity (on-site fitness center) OR outdoor places for physical activity (walking paths)

__ Yes, both indoor AND outdoor places for physical activity

__ Yes, indoor and outdoor opportunities AND employees can use work time for physical activity

Comments:

11. Does your company promote healthy eating by providing access to fruits and vegetables?

__ No

__ Yes, fruits and vegetables are available at the workplace (in vending machines, break areas, or cafeterias)

__ Yes, fruits and vegetables are available and discounted at the workplace

Comments:

Benefits that support employee health improvement

12. Does your company provide employees with self-care resources?

(Check all that apply)

__ Distribution of self-care books

__ online access to health information

__ Nurse advice line

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13. Which of the following preventive services are covered at 100% by your company’s health benefits?

(Check all that apply)

__ Vision screening

__ Hearing

__ Immunizations (per CDC/ACIP recommendations)

__ Radiology

__ Laboratory services

__ STD screening

__ Preventive health examination for adults

__ Cancer screen (includes: colon, cervical, breast, prostate and ovarian cancers)

__ Contraceptive management

Comments:

14. Which of the following are included in your company’s pharmacy benefit?

(Check all that apply)

__ Mail order or other 90-day supply option for medications

__ Specialty pharmacy network

__ Incentive-based tiered formulary design

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15. Do your company’s health benefits provide coverage for behavioral health (such as depression, mental illness, counseling, stress management, and chemical dependency)?

__ Yes, at the same level as health benefits

__ Yes, but at a decreased level (less coverage) than health benefits

__ No coverage for mental or behavioral health

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