OHA launches improved WorkHealthy Hospitals resources
Posted on: 3/29/17
OHA is proud to announce the launch of the Association’s newly redesigned WorkHealthy Hospitals initiative. OHA is now offering a user-friendly and more comprehensive
workplace wellness online assessment tool, with accompanying resources,
to all member hospitals.
In partnership with the South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA) and
WHH funder, the Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), WHH
has revised these resources to respond to the requests and needs of OHA
members. Along with regular wellness “dimensions” of Wellness Culture,
Nutrition/Food Environment, Physical Activity and Tobacco Cessation, the
initiative has added Emotional/Mental Wellbeing and Financial Wellness.
Already existing questions have been broken out into other categories
as well – Health Risk Assessment & Outreach,
Incentives/Communication, and Evaluation – to provide your hospital with
more distinct areas in which to improve. Assessment outcomes in each of
the nine dimensions result in four levels of achievement: Bronze,
Silver, Gold and Platinum. When the Platinum level is reached in all
areas, hospitals are recognized as “Excellent.”
These tools assist in assessing the current wellness status of your
hospital based on these various factors. Once the assessment is
completed, the tools generate achievement levels including transparent
scoring, customized recommendations (known as improvement
opportunities), and easy to use, customized improvement plans and
resources to help your hospital identify and prioritize areas upon which
to focus efforts. In addition, experienced and knowledgeable WHH staff
are available to provide guidance and consultation – a significant
resource to guide your staff through the process.
By applying strategies that enhance the infrastructure of your hospital,
you will be able to implement sustainable support for your employees’
health improvement. This is achieved by improving wellness policies,
altering the environment and visibly supporting health improvement as a
priority. Fostering an ongoing culture of wellness will sustain health
improvement and wellness activities. Programs can be implemented within
this supportive environment, increasing employee engagement and
participation.
OHA wishes to thank the six hospitals that participated in the beta test
of the new assessment resources. These hospitals, with experience in
using the previous assessment, have provided WHH with invaluable
feedback to make this tool the best. Upon recently concluding the beta
testing phase, the feedback has been very positive! Overall, the results
show the involved hospitals like the new online portal, the new design
and appearance of the assessment tool, the ability to easily navigate
through it, as well as the assessment’s comprehensiveness, length and
reliability.
And more good news . . . the new, affordable license fee is only $250 annually!
In these economically challenging times hospitals are facing, WHH has
made access to health improvement affordable again. This new flat fee is
substantially less than prior years and is subsidized by TSET for your
benefit. In addition to this cost savings, you will be improving your
employees’ health, thereby reducing health care costs and improving
employee productivity.
In summary, OHA member hospitals receive the same individualized
consultation with expanded services for employee health improvement as
they have before, at a fraction of the cost! Each participant receives:
- Individualized guidance by trained, experienced staff for as long as you need it.
- Access to online assessments, customized recommendations and work plans.
- Access to sample policies, research, best practices and training.
- Consultation and support for your leaders and wellness committees in order to prioritize and implement system improvements.
- Access to participating in an annual day-long Summit with other Oklahoma hospitals to promote sharing and learning together.
- Recognition of healthy culture achievements through press
releases, a framed certificate, OHA Hotline articles, recognition at the
OHA Annual Convention & Trade Show, and a special award for
reaching the WorkHealthy Excellence distinction.
The new WorkHealthy Hospitals portal and services launched Monday, March 27. It’s easy to get started.
To learn more, contact
Sydney Tomlinson,
WorkHealthy Hospitals coordinator, (405) 427-9537, or
[email protected], or visit
www.okoha.com/workhealthy.