NS - Grant - Application to NCACC for Employee Wellness Program Funding

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10. In addition to the above specified activities, the County agrees to complete the following eligibility requirements for the Risk Management Pool (RMP) Wellness Incentive Program; • Wellness-promoting bulletin boards in prominent locations (please specify locations . Employee break areas at Southern Human Services Center, Whitted Human Services Center, Government Services Center (GSC) and GSC annex, EMS, Public Works, Motor Pool, and Carr Building. • Bi-monthly health newsletter - To be included in Orange Alive • Workplace newsletter if employee group is larger than 100 employees -Orange Alive is currently published bi-monthly and distributed to all 844 employees. • Submit RMP Annual Evaluation Data• sick leave utilization (unscheduled absenteeism figures) workers compensation claims (number, type accident, and claims cost) wellness program participation rates (employee participant numbers versus average numbers eligible to participate) and annual employee health interest survey summary. • Submit Coordinators Twice Per Year Feedback Report (Initial report due after first quarter funded• second report due during the last quarter funded) • Submit year-end summary to the RMP Wellness Committee 11. Describe workplace changes or policies that support your wellness program (i.e. smoke-free workplace, nutrient listing near vending machines, flex-time, etc. Orange County is already asmoke-free workplace. We implemented a water pitcher program last year to encourage that water be served at all County meetings and functions. We currently offer a liberal flex-time policy so that employees can workout over the lunch hour or, work early or late to accommodate making a trip to the gym or the like. The plan for the coming year will include changes and labeling to vending and working with county caterers to offer more healthy options. 12. Describe evidence of the governmental unit's long-term commitment to the targeted risk program and future plans to make the program self- sustaining. County management and personnel have made a commitment to support this program over the long-term. A position within the County Health Department has been reconfigured in order to provide a coordinator for the Wellness program. Management has stated that employee health is a top concern and they understand that it will take time to create change in employee health behaviors that will result in a healthier and more productive workforce. They are prepared to support the program into the future. 28