Cross-Functional Wellness Teams Presented by Kaiser Permanente Workforce Health Consultant Colleen Gilliam 10.6.2016
What does wellness mean to you? IPMA Sacramento Conference October 6, 2016 What does wellness mean to you? Different strokes for different folks Essential elements (according to gallup.com) Wellbeingassessment.org
IPMA Sacramento Conference October 6, 2016 What functional areas should be included in the development and implementation of your wellness program? Human Resources ?
EAPs—the most underutilized wellness resource on the planet IPMA Sacramento Conference October 6, 2016 EAPs—the most underutilized wellness resource on the planet Substance Abuse Counseling and Mental Health Services ? Average utilization of EAPs? How can we increase the utilization of EAPs?
Projected Ultimate Total Loss and ALAE per Indemnity Claim IPMA Sacramento Conference October 6, 2016 Since 1998, the average Indemnity Workers' Comp claim cost has nearly doubled: California Workers’ Compensation Projected Ultimate Total Loss and ALAE per Indemnity Claim Accident Year
Behavior and chronic conditions driving WC costs IPMA Sacramento Conference October 6, 2016 Behavior and chronic conditions driving WC costs Smokers: 40% more likely to have work injury Diabetics: 5X higher workers’ comp medical costs when injured Obese workers: 2X as likely to have work injury, 7X higher workers’ comp medical costs, 13X more days away from work Source: “The Impact of Comorbid Conditions on Workers Compensation Costs,” Coventry Workers Comp Services, 2010
IPMA Sacramento Conference October 6, 2016 From keynote address: 2013 National Workers' Compensation and Disability Conference "The most important thing I can do to address my workers' compensation costs is to focus on the health of my employees." William Zachry, Senior VP and National Risk Manager of Safeway/Von's/Albertsons grocery stores
Is lasting behavior change possible? IPMA Sacramento Conference October 6, 2016 Is lasting behavior change possible? Do you know someone who has made a lasting behavior change? What were the keys that made the change stick? Behavior change matching quiz: Awareness and education 40% Policies, physical, and cultural environment 30% Skills, resources, and tools 25% Motivation 5%
Free wellness resources available to you: IPMA Sacramento Conference October 6, 2016 Free wellness resources available to you: https://businesshealth.kaiserpermanente.org/thrive/index https://www.welcoa.org/ http://www.cdc.gov/
WelCOA’s Well Workplace Checklist IPMA Sacramento Conference October 6, 2016 WelCOA’s Well Workplace Checklist