HomeMy WebLinkAboutWellness Program Update Presentation1WELLNESS PROGRAMUPDATEBrian Dickerson, Human Resources DirectorVicki Tieszen, Wellness/EAP Manager
Main Goals of the City of Fort Worth Wellness Program Creating a sense of wellbeing Slow the production and destruction of disease PROGRAM GOALS Engagement…Finding ways to interest ALLEffective communication Main Obstacles Keys to Program SuccessHaving relevant, effective programs
3Main Program – Premium Incentive• Complete a Member Health Assessment (MHA) questionnaire• Complete the Tobacco Affidavit or Alternative (TOB)• Obtain Annual Physical, and submit the Physician Screening Form (PSF)• $0-$100/Month on PremiumHealthy Challenge Payout• Employees earn points throughout the year for completing certain program activities• Participants can earn $150 (250 points), $200 (300 points), or $250 (400 points) by earning a specific amount of pointsGo to www.fortworthtexas.gov/wellnessPROGRAM COMPONENTS
Classes•Fit Camp • Full Body Fitness•Yoga • Zumba Workshops•UHC Diabetes Discussion Groups with Nurse Amy• Financial Wellness Workshop• TIAA – Managing Income and DebtSeminars/Webinars •Natural Grocers-“Make Your Next Plate Great”• Airrosti – Lunch & Learns –Tech Neck • Right Step – Opioids in the Workplace• THR Seminars with Physicians Special Challenges & Events • Blood Drives •Health, Safety & Benefits (HSBF)• Walk Across Texas (WAT)•Heart Walk http://roundup.fortworthtexas.gov/wellness/WELLNESS ACTIVITIES
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
6Contact dedicated staff 24 hours a day at 1-866-611-2826to talk to licensed behavioral health professionals for emotional support. Up to six counseling sessions are provided per issue at no cost to participants (no copays or deductibles to worry about).Counselors can help with anxiety and depression, family and relationship issues, caregiving, time management, establishing a work-life balance, and more.Sessions are available:Face to faceOn the phoneOnline through video, from the comfort of your own home (A webcam and internet access are required)Resources for LivingCounseling & Relationship Support ProgramGo To www.fortworthtexas.gov/benefits/eapEAP PROGRAM
DIABETES & WEIGHT MANAGEMENTPROGRAM UPDATES
Phase 1• Free, six months Diabetes supplies (Meters, Strips, Lancets) distributed through Employee Health Centers with a scheduled diabetes check-up appointmentPhase 2• Oral medications, non-insulin injectable, insulin, syringes, pen needles, meters, strips, and lancets covered thru OptumRX at 100% for Health Center Plan; Waive deductive and 5% coinsurance for Consumer Choice Plan• DME (Insulin pump, continuous monitor and supplies) thru UHC at 100% for Health Center Plan; deductible applies and 5% coinsurance for Consumer Choice PlanPhase 3• Diabetes Education delivered through Employee Health Centers or specific Diabetes Program sites • Annual Diabetic Eye Exam• Target implementation 1/1/20Phase 4• Add an Endocrinologist to the Employee Health Centers: or at least to the Moncrief (downtown Fort Worth) locationDIABETES MANAGEMENT PROGRAMoyee oyee
WEIGHT LOSS MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS Please Note: Please Note: Employees can te: nnonly Employeenroll ees cann nly onoyellllin one of the rolll n one inweight of thone ttloss weightoss loprogramsSEASONAL START DATESEnroll online Learn how to lose weight and improve your health while eating the foods you love. You don't have to starve yourself or count calories to lose weight and keep it off forever. STARTS ANY TIMENo pre-registration necessary.Just log-on, register online and get started!Learn in a group setting online, with a coach once a week, about how to make grocery shopping quick and easy and how to tell the healthy foods from the not-so-healthy options. CLASS SCHEDULEEnroll Online or Onsite.Onsite group with a facilitator at the city. This is the Freestyle program with an expanded list of zero points foods, giving more flexibility with every meal and less to track.
ASK NURSE AMY!UHC ONSITE NURSE
Wellness WednesdaysRoundup Feature:Runs monthlyFirst Wednesday of the monthHelpful wellness and health tips Podcast for 24/7 access to employees included
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNICATION
Digital Communications: •Weekly articles in Roundup •Online wellness calendar on Roundup microsite •External website includes wellness microsite •Benefits Guide and Wellness Mini-Guide available online OUTREACH TO EMPLOYEES
I. Are you Covered? It’s Well Worth It! Guide includes wellness informationII. Are you Well? It’s Well Worth It! –Annual Wellness Mini-guide mailed to employee homes at the start of the year in January III. Are you Safe? It’s Well Worth It! –Coming soon... An extension of health and wellness WELL WORTH IT! WELLNESS MARKETING
WELLNESS CALENDARSfor HRCs
PROGRAM RESULTS & NEXT STEPS
1714% of employee improved health and 64% maintained health85% of employees, retirees & spouses (all on city insurance) completed biometric screenings in 2018 –up from 82% in 20172.5% in High Risk (5+ risk factors) –down from 13.5% in 2017Weight Loss: 634 enrolled, 42% completed, 1,809 total lbs. lostEAP Utilization: 15.2% for 2018 8 ––up from 14.1% in 2017 (national average 33-3-4%)GETTING RESULTS THAT MATTER
Current Issues to Solve • Obtaining information can be time consuming• Class/program sign-up is manually done by Wellness team• Information is not centralized• Not easily accessible mobile devices• Team wants to leverage more communication channels Opportunities•Make information more accessible and easier to find• Find where employees are going for related information (health) and be there• Utilize different communication platforms as they become available • Team wants to build a communication ecosystemSolutions – Website Upgrades Planned for 2020 • Wellness portal will be upgraded to provide full access and better functionality• Communications team working with Information Technology obtain those servicesTECHNOLOGY & COMMS UPGRADES
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