Building a Strategy
Health Awareness
Screenings
Policies
"Toys"
100
This component of the strategy spells out the purpose of the program
What are "vision and mission statements"
100
This is an example of a health care information portal.
What is "Web MD" or what is "Mayo Clinic Embody Health"
100
In March of this year, the National Cancer Institute released interim findings from a study showing no survival benefit from cancer screening using this blood test.
What is the PSA test?
100
Many companies are adopting these types of policies which attempt to change employee nutrition behaviors
What are "food policies" for vending machines, catering, and dining centers. Question for attendees: Any company currently imposing differential pricing on their dining center foods?
100
This piece of fitness equipment is now being used in the office setting to improve core conditioning
What is a "stability ball"
200
This component of the strategy describes the role that leaders from the business play in health promotion
What is "management support"
200
This tool for increasing health awareness asks employees about their health risk factors and current medical conditions
What is a "health assessment" or "health risk assessment"
200
The US Preventive Services Task Force has concluded that the harms of screening for this type of cancer exceed the benefits.
What is testicular cancer screening?
200
Many companies are adopting these policies which permit employees to participate in health promotion activities during the workday
What are "flexible work policies"
200
This piece of fitness equipment is now being used in the office setting to allow workers to "walk and talk" (and type also!)
What is the "Walkstation"
300
This component of the strategy describes the role of employees in creating the health improvement program
What is "employee input", eg, wellness advisory teams
300
This tool for increasing health awareness is most effective when coupled with food
What is a "lunch and learn"
300
The AAFP recommends routine screening for osteoporosis in women this age or older.
What is "65"?
300
These policies prohibit the chewing or smoking of this substance in the workplace
What is a "Policy on Tobacco in the Workplace" Question to attendees: do any companies prohibit smoking in their non-US employees
300
This device, worn on the belt, is used to measure physical activity, not just steps. Its data can be directly downloaded to a PC, allowing teams to compete across departments or around the world
What is a "Kinetic Activity Monitor"
400
This strategy component describes how employees will be made aware of specific programs
What is the "communication strategy"
400
This health awareness tool provides quality information on physicians-disciplinary actions, board certifications, education/training, and patient opinions
What is "Health Grades"
400
According to the USPSTF, the evidence is "sufficient" or "insufficient" to assess the harms and benefits of virtual colonoscopy and fecal DNA testing.
What is "insufficient"?
400
This policy dictates the terms and conditions whereby employees may be absent from work for longer than a few days
What is a "short-term disability " policy?
400
This hand-held device reduces stress by helping the user reduce heart rate variability to achieve a physiological state called "coherence."
What is the emWave Stress Relief System?
500
This component of the strategy describes how employees will be rewarded or punished to encourage their participation in the program
What are "incentives and penalties"
500
This health awareness tool permits employees to speak with a healthcare professional 24 hrs per day
What is a "24 hour nurse hotline"
500
The AAFP recommends screening men for lipid disorders in this age group, and screening men in this age group who are at increased risk of coronary artery disease.
What is "35 and older" and "20 and older"
500
This bill, currently in the US Senate, would provide tax credits to companies which initiate health and wellness programs in the workplace
What is the "Healthy Workforce Act"
500
This device, worn on the wrist, monitors the intensity of your workouts helping you stay in the "zone".
What is a downloadable heart rate monitor?