Workplace Health Promotion Programs

"This is an excellent book for all you need to know about workplace health promotion programs. It is a very comprehensive overview on planning, implementing, and evaluating effectiveness and efficiencies of such programs and provides systematic evidence-based approach in doing so. The author, Carl I. Fertman, PhD,MBA, MCHES, is a thought leader in evidence-based programs for work place health promotion programs with deep knowledge of challenges facing small,mid-size, or large employers in planning, implementing, and evaluating health and wellness initiatives for their employees. (...) This book is a great resource for a diverse group of readers from government, nongovernment, academia to business professionals interested in workplace health promotion programs, students, occupational medicine, human resource, and benefits professionals. Work place health and wellness program administrators or consultants can benefit tremendously from the content of this publication." - Fikry Isaac, MD, MPH, Johnson and Johnson Services Inc, New Brunswick, United States

CARL I. FERTMAN, PHD, MBA, MCHES, is associate professor in health and physical activity at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Fertman works extensively in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of workplace health promotion programs that include large, midsized, and small businesses, hospitals, schools, community organizations, government offices, and sole proprietorships. He is the co-editor of the SOPHE textbook published by Wiley/Jossey-Bass, Health Promotion Programs: From Theory to Practice.

Figures, Tables, Boxes, and Exhibits xvii Preface xxi Acknowledgments xxvix About the Author xxxi Part One: Foundation 1 Chapter 1 Workplace Health Promotion Program Foundations 3 What AreWorkplace Health Promotion Programs? 3 Historical Context for Workplace Health Promotion 5 Impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on Workplace Health Promotion 13 Workplace Health Promotion Controversies and Pitfalls 16 Summary 20 For Practice and Discussion 21 Case Study: What Is a Workplace Health Promotion Program?WhatWould You Do? 22 Key Terms 23 References 23 Chapter 2 Health Promotion Approaches, Theories, and Models Applied toWorkplace Health Promotion 27 Workplace Health Promotion Approaches 27 Health Theorys Role in Workplace Health Promotion Programs 36 Workplace Health Promotion Program Planning Models 40 Guidelines for Choosing Approaches, Theories, and Models 45 Summary 50 For Practice and Discussion 50 Case Study: Using Health Approaches, Theory, and ModelsWhatWould You Do? 50 Key Terms 51 References 52 Chapter 3 Human ResourceManagementMakes Health a Priority 53 Human Resources, the Workplace Health Promotion Programs Gatekeeper 53 Human Resource Management and Human Resource Departments 54 Human Resource ProfessionsWith Responsibilities for Workplace Health Promotion 57 Health Insurance Benefits and Providers 63 Four Human Resource Management Actions for Quality Workplace Health Promotion Programs 66 Summary 71 For Practice and Discussion 72 Case Study: Strategic Human ResourceManagementWhat Would You Do? 73 Key Terms 74 References 74 Part Two: Planning 77 Chapter 4 Program Planning and Initial Actions 79 Workplace Health Promotion Program Planning Elements and Management 79 Data Gathering Equals Needs Assessments 84 Workplace Health Readiness 88 Workplace Capacity for Health 93 Summary 99 For Practice and Discussion 99 Case Study: Program Planning Needs Assessment ChallengesWhatWould You Do? 100 Key Terms 101 References 102 Chapter 5 Assessing the Strength of Workplace Health Promotion Champions, Advocates, Culture, and Climate 105 Champions and Advocates for Workplace Health Promotion 105 Health PromotingWorkplace Culture and Climate 106 Importance of Workplace Health Policy and Procedures 113 Legal Issues in Health Policies and Procedures 117 Summary 125 For Practice and Discussion 126 Case Study: Finding Champions and AdvocatesWhat Would You Do? 127 Key Terms 127 References 127 Chapter 6 Assessing Workplace Health Promotion Teams, Partnerships, and Collaborations 129 Teams, Partnerships, and Collaborations: A Socioecological Approach to Promote Employee and Employer Health 129 Workplace Teams 130 Partnerships: What to Look For 138 Collaborations Work at the Regional, State, National, and International Level 143 Summary 146 For Practice and Discussion 146 Case Study: Newly Promoted National Health and Safety DirectorWhatWould You Do? 148 Key Terms 148 References 149 Chapter 7 Assessing Employee Health Needs and Transition to Implementation 151 Employee Health Needs Assessment Data and Sources 151 UseNeeds Assessment Results to Support andMake Program Decisions 159 What to Expect to Have and to Know at the Conclusion of the Planning Process 170 Summary 172 For Practice and Discussion 172 Case Study: Employee Participation in HRA and Biometric ScreeningWhat Would You Do? 173 Key Terms 174 References 174 Part Three: Implementation 177 Chapter 8 Workplace Health Promotion Program Implementation Health Priority: Physical Health 179 Program Implementation: Physical Health Priority 179 Evidence-Based Physical Health Policies, Practices, Interventions, and Services 180 Factory Floor- and Office-Level Evidence-Based Physical Health Interventions and Practices 189 Physical Health Priority Implementation Challenges 191 Advocacy a