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is an initiative committed to helping local businesses achieve their wellness goals by creating or strengthening their employee wellness program. This county-wide initiative aims to: Guide businesses in identifying priorities and implementing promising strategies and best practices that ensure positive health outcomes Connect businesses to community resources that can help promote employee health Assist businesses in becoming a certified Healthy Sarasota County Workplace Recognize businesses that are dedicated to the health and wellbeing of employees
Be awarded the Healthy Sarasota County Workplaces designation, decal and plaque Receive access to the Healthy Sarasota County logo for print and electronic use Get the chance to participate in Wellness Consortia to hone your wellness programs Have your business and its successes showcased on our website, healthysarasota. com
2. RSVP
Complete a Workplaces RSVP card online at healthysarasota.com or return a paper copy by fax or mail.
3. WELLNESS CONSULTATION
A HSC Workplaces consultant will contact you to schedule a free wellness consultation in which you will select goal areas and create an action plan.
4. HEALTH ASSESSMENTS
Conduct individual employee health risk assessments. HSC Workplaces consultants can direct you to resources.
5. SELECT BENCHMARKS
Using this toolkit, choose major goal areas that fit your business interests and needs. Using the benchmark menus, select at least one essential, one recommended, and one optional benchmark to work on.
Resources
Healthy Sarasota County Workplaces 5210 Healthy Lifestyles Train-the-Trainer 941-861-2998 or www.healthysarasota.com Tips for Eating Out www.helpguide.org/life/fast_food_nutrition.htm CDC Healthy Weight info: www.cdc.gov/healthyweight Guidelines for Healthy Meetings health.ny.gov/community/disability/guidelines.htm Power Vending - Supporting Healthy Choices www.powervending.org/4_easy_steps.php University of Florida IFAS Extension - Community Gardens 941-861-9815 or sarasota.ifas.ufl.edu
MEDIUM-INVESTMENT BENCHMARKS
Provide well-equipped break rooms for healthy meal preparation Encourage employees to choose water to drink and make it more available Grow a workplace garden with assistance from UF IFAS Extension Establish a weight-loss and healthy eating group at work Create incentive program using USDA SuperTracker: supertracker.usda.gov
HIGH-INVESTMENT BENCHMARKS
Incentivize participation in nutrition and weight-management programs Include family members in health and nutrition benefits Offer nutrition, cooking and healthy eating classes Subsidize group nutrition counseling by SMH nutritionists
Partnering Agencies
Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County
Sarasota Memorial Health Care Systems Bike Team gears up for the Tour de Cure Ride for Diabetes.
Resources
HealthFit: 941-917-7000 or www.smhfit.com South County YMCA www.southcountyfamilyymca.org Centers for Disease Control & Prevention STAIR-Well Program www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/hwi/toolkits/stairwell Healthy Sarasota County Workplaces 5210 Healthy Lifestyles Train-the-Trainer 941.861.2998 or www.healthysarasota.com Walk Jog Run: www.walkjogrun.net
MEDIUM-INVESTMENT BENCHMARKS
Incentivize weight loss/fitness challenges Make 5210 healthy lifestyles message and materials available to all employees Send texts/tweets reminding employees to be active Host a monthly fun activity and incentivize participation Offer on-site fitness classes Encourage commuting by bike with bike racks, showers and chaging rooms Incentivize purchasing athletic shoes for walking during the work day
HIGH-INVESTMENT BENCHMARKS
Provide on-site fitness center as part of health benefits Subsidize/discount fitness club memberships; implement pay-for-performance Incentivize participation in nutrition/weight management programs
Partnering Agencies
South County YMCA HealthFit, powered by Sarasota Memorial Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County
Tidewell Hospice employees practice yoga at work to relieve stress and improve focus.
Resources
Employee Assistance Program & Pine Tree Counseling Center Sarasota Memorial Health Care System 941-917-6755 Bayside Center for Behavioral Health: 941-917-7760 www.smh.com -> search Bayside
MEDIUM-INVESTMENT BENCHMARKS
Train managers/supervisors in recognizing mental health as a factor in performance and in how to engage HR and EAP Provide a variety of mental health presentations and trainings with emphasis on coping skills, prevention, and treatment Offer classes on conflict resolution, managing priorities, financial planning, parenting, project planning, etc. Policy to encourage rest and stretch breaks Implement employee-paid & employer-subsidized yoga/relaxation sessions
Sarasota County Call Center: 941-861-5000 Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Events Guide 941.861.5000 or parksonline.scgov.net
Partnering Agencies
Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County
HIGH-INVESTMENT BENCHMARKS
Offer employees and family members assistance through the EAP Provide comprehensive health insurance coverage including mental health screenings, counseling sessions, and referral mechanisms
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
MEDIUM-INVESTMENT BENCHMARKS
Offer no-carb, low-carb and low-fat options at celebrations and meetings Incentivize weight loss programs and celebrate successes Promote healthy eating classes such as SMHs Eating Healthy for Life
Resources
South County YMCA - Diabetes Prevention Program Diabetes Message Line: 941-492-9622 x299
HIGH-INVESTMENT BENCHMARKS
Subsidize weight loss programs Treatment programs Subsidize South County YMCAs Diabetes Prevention Program
Incentivize employee participation in YMCAs or SMHs Diabetes
Partnering Agencies
South County YMCA
LOW-INVESTMENT BENCHMARKS
Policy prohibiting tobacco use at work and on work property Promote Tobacco Free Floridas 3 Ways to Quit Schedule presentation by Healthy Sarasota County Workplace Consultant Inform employees of local and state cessation programs and services Link Gulfcoast South Area Health Education Center, Inc. (AHEC) Tobacco Trainings and Cessation website to employee intranet Promote www.smokefree.gov Contact AHEC regarding Tools to Quit or Quit Smoking Now Make AHEC education materials available to employees in common areas or break rooms
ESSENTIAL
RECOMMENDED
OPTIONAL
Luhrsen Law Group adopted tobacco-free policies in 2013.
Resources
Healthy Sarasota County Tobacco-Free Business Toolkit www.healthysarasota.com/workplaces.htm Tobacco Cessation Presentation: 941-861-2998 Florida Quitline 1-877-U-CAN-NOW (822-6669) www.quitnow.net/florida American Cancer Society: www.cancer.org Gulf Coast AHEC: www.gsahec.org
MEDIUM-INVESTMENT BENCHMARKS
Schedule a Tobacco-Free Workplace presentation to inform employees of policy changes and tobacco cessation options Host a cessation and awareness event such as the American Cancer Societys Great American Smoke Out with the assistance of the Tobacco Free Partnership of Sarasota Start a QUIT FOR LIFE Group with the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org/healthy/stayawayfromtobacco/quit-for-life
Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County
Partnering Agencies
Gulf Coast AHEC (Area Health Education Center)
HIGH-INVESTMENT BENCHMARKS
Provide Nicotine Replacement Therapy through health insurance Provide counseling through health insurance
Tobacco Free Partnership of Sarasota County
Buffalo Wings & Rings in North Port offers discounts to young people participating in D-Fy (Drug-Free Youth).
MEDIUM-INVESTMENT BENCHMARKS
Resources
Department of Labor Drug-Free Policy & Staff Training Modules www.dol.gov/elaws/asp/drugfree/drugs/screen1.asp National Institute on Drug Abuse Workplace Resources www.drugabuse.gov -> search workplace resources
Post link on employee intranet to Mixing Alcohol with Medicines: Harmful Interactions pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/Medicine/medicine.htm Become a business partner of D-Fy (Drug-Free Youth), offering discounts or other perks to young people committed to remaining drug-free
HIGH-INVESTMENT BENCHMARKS
Investigate elements of a drug-free workplace policy with this tool: www.dol.gov/elaws/asp/drugfree/drugs/screen2.asp Adopt a drug-free workplace policy: workplace.samhsa.gov Allow the use of accrued paid leave while seeking treatment for alcohol and other drug problems
Partnering Agencies
Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County
Thanks to Healthy Starts breastfeeding policy, breastfeeding moms like Jamee are encouraged to take their nursing infants to work.
Resources
Walgreens Breast Pump Rentals Waldemere Plaza: 941-955-6012 Bee Ridge Rd & US 41: 941-926-2522 Sarasota Memorial Breastfeeding Warm Line: 941-917-7413 Healthy Start Coalitions Breastfeeding Advocates of Sarasota County (BASC): 941-373-7070 Breastfeeding support groups Waldemere Medical Plaza: 941-917-1700 North Port Library: 941-485-6179 First Presbyterian Church (Jeannie): 941-266-4156 Birthways Family Birth Center: 941-366-2229 La Leche League Sarasota: 941-922-2449 La Leche League South County: 941-387-9402
MEDIUM-INVESTMENT BENCHMARKS
Investigate health insurance coverage for lactation counseling and support services; promote counseling and services Investigate health insurance coverage for breast pump rentals; promote and provide access to pumps Invite community organizations and guest speakers on benefits of breastfeeding Promote breastfeeding to new and expecting mothers and fathers
HIGH-INVESTMENT BENCHMARKS
Policy permitting infants be brought to work for breastfeeding only Policy permitting infants to stay at work for the first 6 months of life to promote breastfeeding Establish a private, dedicated lactation room
Partnering Agencies
Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County
Resources
Visiting Nurses Association (not-for-profit) 941-485-4661 or 239-337-4848 Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County Immunizations for Adults & Travelers William Little Center (Sarasota): 941-861-2784 North Port Health Center (North Port): 941-861-3864 Sarasota Health Care Services, Inc: 941-924-0347 Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Vaccine Schedule www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules Employee e-card Im Nagging Because I Care t.cdc.gov/ecards/message.aspx?cardid=610
MEDIUM-INVESTMENT BENCHMARKS
Host a flu shot clinic during work hours Train managers/supervisors in infectious diseases, safety, and vaccines Incentivize employees to get their flu vaccines
HIGH-INVESTMENT BENCHMARKS
Provide on-site opportunities for vaccines for all employees Subsidize the cost of vaccines
Partnering Agencies
Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County
www.healthysarasota.com
Healthy Sarasota County Workplaces
Community Health Improvement Partnership 2200 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota FL 34237 (941) 861-2867