NS Grant - Application to North Carolina Association of County Commissioners for Wellness Program

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io Wellness pages are included at the HR Website; and, most importantly, wellness messages and events are promoted by `word of mouth' by Health and Wellness Committee members and other employees. The Department Directors are notified of upcoming events at their monthly meeting and asked to share with employees. 7. Incentives How will you motivate employees to participate in the wellness program? Are there incentives the member is willing to use to engage employees in the program? Incentive Strategy Incentive items will be awarded based on program participation and achievement of behavior goals. The greater the employee participation in challenges and events, the more opportunities for incentives will be available. On the other hand, there may be cases in which non - participants in challenges or events must contribute more for a benefit than participants. 8. Program Resources What resources are readily available for a wellness program? Program Resources Rooms for workshops or brown bag YES lunchtime sessions Rooms for exercise classes YES YES (Due to recent Showers construction, most newer buildings now have facilities, Exercise equipment – cardio equipment, YES; Membership required weights Outdoor area for a running or walking YES course Access to a swimming pool YES; Membership required Movie projector or VCR/TV YES Staff to take blood pressures (i.e., YES paramedics, lay experts, or nurses Weight scales YES (Limited) Blood pressure monitoring equipment NO Staff to do graphics for posters, YES (limited) newsletters, and announcements Staff to lead classes YES —Parks & Rec, Dept. on Aging, and Health Depts. Access to a nurse(s), a nutritionist, a YES physical fitness trainer Community Resources to teach classes or _provide screenings: check all that apply)