Worksite Wellness ProgramsWorksite Wellness Programs

Program directors or providers ought to have a background in wellness programming and a professional health-related degree or certification. They ought to have expertise in content areas, planning, promotion, administration, evaluation, and ability to grow a program and tailor the program to the workplace. Program providers ought to have a quality assurance program for evaluating the performance of service personnel, to evaluate satisfaction of participants, and for personnel training and continuing education. An central policy statement ought to be available from directors and program vendors addressing the following concerns: assurance of confidentiality of health data, referral to medical care for at-risk participants, follow-up with referred participants and those at-risk, program evaluation on process and outcomes, company of the worksite for promotion of wellness and changes in corporate culture. A clear contract or letter of agreement for services ought to be provided.