Using the CDC School Health Index to Promote Healthy School Environments for Staff

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1 Using the CDC School Health Index to Promote Healthy School Environments for Staff WeArePublicHealth.org twitter.com/maricopahealth facebook.com/mcdph

2 Learning Objectives Learn to use the CDC School Health Index to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement in existing worksite wellness programs and develop action plans to create healthier school environments Learn how schools in Maricopa County have implemented healthier worksites

3 Agenda Introductions Overview of the School Health Index & Worksite Wellness Module 7 Activity Success Stories & Resources

4 Introductions

5 9,224 sq miles 3.8 million residents

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13 Module Topics, ranked in order from lowest scoring to highest among Maricopa County Elementary Schools, The average score for Staff Health Promotion was 49% fully in place, while Nutrition was 78% fully in place. Staff Health Promotion Health Education Family and Community Involvement School Counseling Physical Education School Health Offices Health and Safety Policy Nutrition

14 Worksite Wellness Works! BYU Study Merrill & Sloan (BYU) studied a Western state school district s implementation of a workplace wellness program. Results The cost savings from the program was $3.6 million - a savings of $3.60 for every $1 spent. Among wellness program participants: reduced BMI 46.0% 34.7% 65.6% 38.6% lowered systolic blood pressure lowered blood glucose lowered total cholesterol

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16 Staff workout rooms

17 Stress reduction

18 Cool! I want to do this how do I start?

19 Steps for Establishing a School Employee Wellness Program Obtain admin support Identify resources Identify leader & organize committee Gather & analyze data Develop a plan Implement the plan Evaluate & adapt program Sustain the program

20 Getting Started: Do you have a health-focused workgroup?

21 Principal or Assistant Principal Health Teacher Classroom Teachers Nurse or Health Aid PE Teacher, Coach, Athletic Director Nutrition manager Social Worker / Counselor Students Janitorial / Grounds Staff Parents

22 What kind of data? Baseline health-related costs Insurance/workers comp claims Financial & academic costs for substitutes Employee turnover rates Current school employee wellness activities What s offered? Is it being utilized? Where are there gaps? Interests of school employees What are our health concerns? What are our health interests? How ready are we to participate?

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24 ScoreCard CC.1 - Health education for staff members CC.2 - Health assessment for staff members CC.3 - Promote staff members participation CC.4 - Stress management programs for staff CC.5 - Breastfeeding policy S.1 - Training for staff members on conflict resolution S.2 - Training for staff members on first aid an CPR PA.1 - Programs for staff members on physical activity/fitness N.1 - Programs for staff members on healthy eating/weight management N.2 - All foods served and sold to staff meet the USDA's Smart standards N.3/PA.2 - Modeling healthy eating and physical activity behaviors T.1 - Programs for staff on tobacco-use cessation A.1 - Programs for staff on asthma management

25 Scoring: For each question, is the health component: 3 = Fully in place 2 = Partially in place 1 = Under development 0 = Not in place For each module, add up the scores and calculate a percentage = your module score

26 Purpose: to explore the SHI and practice completing a module 1. In small groups, introduce yourself by saying where you are from, what you do, and your experience with SHI and/or worksite wellness 2. In groups, read the assigned questions and rate your school (or workplace). Discuss with your table why you chose that rating. 3. Select a spokesperson to share your question and a success story at your school or discuss why this area is a challenge/opportunity

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28 What are your successes? Success Stories- your accomplishments?

29 What are the keys to success?

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36 Contact: Jessica Varney, MPH