Best Practice Wellness Programming

According to Healthy People 2010 findings, comprehensive, effective wellness programs incorporate the following components:

• Health assessment and screening with follow-up
• Health education risk reduction programs providing support for lifestyle behavior change
• Integration of the worksite wellness program into the organization’s structure and mission
• Linkage to health related programs in-house and in the community
• Work environments that support healthy behaviors and balance of work and family
• An evaluation and improvement process that measures outcomes and makes improvements for ongoing effectiveness.