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

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3 Atta~hmPnt 1 Orange County July 2005 -June 2006 Employee Wellness Plan Overall Mission: To offer a wellness program to all employees which will improve health and productivity, reduce absenteeism and health care costs and establish an overall work environment that promotes good health and a positive work attitude GOAL #1 CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT EDUCATES, SUPPORTS AND REWARDS HEALTHY LIFESTYLE BEHAVIORS Objective #1 Improve the county's nutritional environment to promote healthy eating habits of employees. Strategy 1: Begin implementation of Winner's Circle for at least 3 of the top 10 most utilized caterers for at least 2 meal options by June 2006. Implementation Who- Orange County Health Department (OCHD), Health Promotion Coordinator How- Determine who leading caterers are; contact for interest; obtain and analyze recipes; make recommendations for changes; determine qualifying menu items and label; determine departments frequently using caterers; promote Winners Circle caterers and encourage selection of Winners Circle items by frequent users. Evaluation/Outcomes (a) Track number of caterers who adopt the program. (b) Two .healthy options available from each Winners Circle caterer by June 2006. (c) Track healthy options purchased from Orange County Government clients (implement by June 2007). Strategy 2: Analyze for Winner's Circle criteria at least 3 out of 5 current vending machines in County worksites and ensure at least 3 healthy options available in each by June 2006. Implementation Who-OCHD Health Promotion Coordinator with consultation from OC Purchasing Department. Cooperative Extension will assist with assessment and promotion. How- Determine vending machines to target; obtain and analyze options; identify recommendations for changes and additions and work through vendor to supply healthy options; label healthy options and promote.