3. The Healthy Small Business Project
Business Demographics
Program Goals
Program Overview
The Results
Organizational Changes
Individual Changes
Employee Satisfaction
Return on Investment
Current Projects
4. A grant from the New York State
Department of Health and Health
Research, Inc.
Test pilot a business model for
providing affordable comprehensive
worksite wellness programs to small
businesses (75 or less employees).
5. Total of 283 employees (nine businesses)
Follow industry best practices
Use online technology
Cost of $15/employee (estimated value of
$150/employee)
Signed MOU for participation
1 full year of programming
6. Industry Sectors: (1) Agriculture/Mining, (2) Local
Governments, (3) Service, (2) Wholesale/Retail/Sales,
(1)Health Care
Unionized: The two local governments employ a unionized
population of 26-50% each
Full Time Employment: 80.48%
Female: 42.47%
Caucasian: 95.89%
Under Age of 40: 60.27%
Wage range from $17,160 to $45,000 year
Average Wage: $28,557
7. Pepsi Cola
Ogdensburg Potsdam
Mapleview Bottlers Building
Dairy Farm Blocks Day
Care
Hospice and Potsdam
Palliative Food
Care Cooperative
Hoose,
Town of
Knight &
Madrid
Associates
Healthy
Small
Blevins Auto Town of
Group
Business Waddington
Wellness
Committee
8.
9. By June 30, 2012, at least 25% of employees
completing an HRA will reduce at least one
chronic risk factor.
By May 15, 2012, the micro business model will
show a positive return on investment.
By March 31, 2012, the project will validate the
proposed price per employee ($150) to provide
comprehensive worksite wellness services to
micro employers.
10.
11. Pepsi Cola
Ogdensburg Potsdam
Mapleview Bottlers Building
Dairy Farm Blocks Day
Care
Hospice and Potsdam
Palliative Food
Care Cooperative
Hoose,
Town of
Knight &
Madrid
Associates
Healthy
Small
Blevins Auto Town of
Group
Business Waddington
Wellness
Committee
12.
13. Senior Level Involvement
Well Workplace Checklist
Wellness Team
Policy Development and
Environmental Changes
Contemplate Consumer
Driven Health Plans
Evaluation
15. Interest Surveys
Health Risk Assessments
Health Screening
Referral Services
Utilization of Community
Health Programs
One on One Wellness
Coaching
16. Articles in local media highlighting
importance of worksite wellness
Communication with state and
county legislators highlighting
importance of worksite wellness
Press Releases in local media
highlighting business and personal
success stories
One Educational Presentation for
Chamber members and service
organizations
20. Environmental Approaches to
Environmental Approaches to
Physical Activity - 2011
Nutrition and Weight - 2011 Very Good Excellent
Excellent
Very Good 0% 0% 0%
14%
Good Good
14% 29%
Needs Needs
Improving Attention
72% 71%
Environmental Approaches to Environmental Approaches to
Nutrition and Weight - 2012 Physical Activity - 2012
Excellent Needs
Needs
Very Excellent Very Good 0% Attention
Attention
Good 14% 0% 14%
0%
0%
Good
86%
Good
86%
21. Culture Assessment Results
Percent Change in Employee Agreement
Saftey belt use normal 9.12%
Healthy Foods normal during workday 52.38%
Exercise is normal during workday 37.70%
Wellness Team in place 254.10%
Smoke-free environment promoted 2.19%
Low-fat/healthy food options available 76.33%
People support others 25.83%
Healthy lifestyles publicly recognized 59.61%
Healthy lifestyles are rewarded 87.78%
Leaders model good health 31.72%
A strong wellness program is in place 80.27%
I am encouraged to lead healthy lifestyle 29.41%
29. Health Risk Assessment Progress
Percent increase in good to excellent rating
Doing well overall wellness 99.15%
Happy and Content 4.12%
Good Aerobic Exercise Score 68.12%
Nonsmoker, avoids tobacco 4.60%
Good Substance Use Status 10.58%
Good Coping and Stress Status 8.38%
Good Fitness Status 54.50%
Good Nutrition Status 61.00%
Low Cancer risk 109.58%
30.
31. Employee Satisfaction Survey
My supervisor/business owner was supportive of me participating in 67.74%
the program
If the program is offered next year, I plan on participating 61.29%
The program contributes to better employee morale 40.32%
The program should be expanded to spouses and family members of 35.48%
employees
The program has helped improve the amount and kind of support I 30.65%
get from my coworkers
The program has helped me improve my attitude toward my 32.26%
employer
The program has helped me to be more productive at work 29.03%
I have made at least one significant health behavior change since 58.06%
participating in the program
The program has helped me become more ready to make positive 61.29%
health behavior changes
The program has helped me feel more confident about making 59.68%
decisions about my health
The program has helped me improve my overall health 54.84%
32.
33. Community rated
Paid Time Off vs. Sick Time
Pregnancies
Directly associating any savings with the program
34. Sources of Employers' Health Related
Costs
6% 1% 1%
7% Presenteeism
Medical
27%
58%
Absenteeism
Short-Term
Disability
Source: Promoting Well-Being, Wellness Strategies to Improve Health, Performance and the Bottom Line, D.
Chenoweth, SHRM 2012
35. Risk Condition Absenteeism Presenteeism Total %
Depression 2.61% 14.51% 23.20%
Overweight/Obesity 1.40% 8.30% 9.7%
Cigarette Smoking 2.84% 4.78% 7.62%
High Blood Pressure 0.37% 5.70% 6.07%
Physical Inactivity .28% 4.59% 4.87%
Source: Promoting Well-Being, Wellness Strategies to Improve Health, Performance and the Bottom Line, D.
Chenoweth, SHRM 2012
36. When comparing the peer-reviewed research
costs associated with risks and presenteeism costs
to the Healthy Small Business population, the
following savings were shown:
Fewer Smokers: $22,336
Reduced Obesity: $10,009
Total: $32,345
Cost of the Program: $26,437
37.
38. Cost estimated for non grouping employers
was $160-$540 per employee per year for
businesses employing 10-72 employees.
Cost estimated for grouping employers was
$150 per employee per year.
Preliminary results show actual costs for
grouping employers to be $137.62 per
employee per year.
39.
40. Current Contracts
(4) Returning Businesses
Project Dissemination
Mentorship
Technical Assistance to NYS Contractors
NYSACHO
HP Live Webinar
Alternative Funding Sources