The Health Enhancement Research Organization (HERO) and Population Health Alliance (PHA) are pleased to present (herein referred to as “Guide”),a core set of metrics for the evaluation of employee health management programs. After two years and countless hours of research and discussions by more than 60 members of both organizations and many outside experts, HERO and PHA are responding to employers who seek a greater level of clarity regarding the value of their wellness efforts. Thus, we recommend an initial set of measures to assess the impact of the health management programs offered to employees. The results are better informed business decisions and boardroom discussions.
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What is Wellness?
Wellness is the active pursuit to understand and fulfill your individual human needs—which allows you to reach a state where you are flourishing and able to realize your full potential in all aspects of life. Every person has wellness aspirations.
Successful workplace wellness initiatives require supporting employees in fulfilling their needs in seven areas.
Creating a Workplace Wellness Committee – A Toolkit for Employers
By choosing to implement a Workplace Wellness Program you are making a smart investment in the health and productivity of your people and your organization. This toolkit will help you get started by providing step-by-step instructions on how to create one of the most important elements of your program: the Workplace Wellness Committee.
Inside the toolkit you’ll find helpful tips, tools and resources you can use to recruit, organize and manage an effective in-house Wellness Committee that drives results.
How to Protect Your Best Asset: The Caregivers
When was your last ophthalmology visit? For some healthcare leaders, it’s time to correct their tunnel vision when it comes to patient satisfaction metrics and data.
You can improve the patient experience by investing in employees
Employees who use their strengths provide a better patient experience
The right metrics help you monitor and measure employee needs
Current Practices in Worksite Wellness Initiatives
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
supports efforts nationwide to reduce the risk factors
associated with childhood and adult obesity, diabetes, heart
disease, and stroke through its State Public Health Actions
to Prevent and Control Diabetes, Heart Disease, Obesity and
Associated Risk Factors and Promote School Health (State
Public Health Actions) program. Through a federal grant, all
50 states and the District of Columbia receive funds to help
prevent these chronic diseases.
This program focuses on healthy environments in workplaces,
schools, early childhood education facilities, and the
community. It also focuses on working through health
systems and communities to reduce complications from
multiple chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease,
and stroke. The goal is to make healthy living easier for all
Americans.
Human Trafficking Response: Resources for Health Care Professionals
The American Hospital Association’s Hospitals Against Violence initiative joins the National Human Trafficking Training and Technical Assistance Center (NHTTAC) and HEAL Trafficking to provide key resources and information on how hospitals and health systems can combat human trafficking in their communities.
Kudos to Southcoast Health for Supporting Great Local Organizations!
This is community healthcare in action.
NEW BEDFORD — Southcoast Health has announced the recipients of its Community Benefits Impact Opportunity program grants for Fiscal Year 2019. These annual, competitive grants address unmet health needs in communities on the SouthCoast, according to a press release.
“We are passionate about improving the health of our patients and our communities, and mitigating the social conditions that contribute to poor health. As a leading healthcare provider, Southcoast Health plays a critical leadership role in our community,” said Keith A. Hovan, president & CEO of Southcoast Health. “One of the greatest attributes of our region is a unique spirit of collaboration. We are fortunate to have this opportunity to support and collaborate with so many worthy organizations across our region that are making a positive difference for individuals and families here in the South Coast.”
Sturdy Memorial Awards Winner from American Heart Association & Stroke Association
MHA applauds and are proud of Sturdy Memorial Hospital to have been recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association for meeting the latest research-based standards for stroke care. We’re a dual-award winner, receiving both the STEMI Referring Center Gold Achievement and Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus/Gold awards for our high quality and timely care of stroke patients!
Eight Relaxation Techniques for Stress Relief
For many of us, relaxation means zoning out in front of the TV at the end of a stressful day. But this does little to reduce the damaging effects of stress. To effectively combat stress, we need to activate the body’s natural relaxation response. You can do this by practicing relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, rhythmic exercise, and yoga. Fitting these activities into your life can help reduce everyday stress, boost your energy and mood, and improve your mental and physical health. Find the relaxation technique that’s best for you.
MHA Joins Congressman Richard Neal in Supporting the Opioid Workforce Act
MHA and our colleagues throughout the state thank Congressman Richard Neal for his tireless advocacy in making sure we have the clinicians we need to address the #opioid crisis.
We join Congressman Neal in supporting the Opioid Workforce Act. #mapoli