1. Cross-Functional Wellness Teams
Presented by Kaiser Permanente
Workforce Health Consultant
Colleen Gilliam

2. What does wellness mean to you?
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What does wellness mean to you?
Different strokes for different folks
Essential elements (according to gallup.com)
Wellbeingassessment.org

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What functional areas should be included in the development and implementation of your wellness program?
Human Resources ?

4. EAPs—the most underutilized wellness resource on the planet
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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?

5. Projected Ultimate Total Loss and ALAE per Indemnity Claim
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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

6. Behavior and chronic conditions driving WC costs
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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

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From keynote address: 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

8. Is lasting behavior change possible?
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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%

9. Free wellness resources available to you:
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Free wellness resources available to you:

10. WelCOA’s Well Workplace Checklist
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WelCOA’s Well Workplace Checklist