Workplace Wellness Champions: Lessons Learned and Implications for Future Programming

Building Healthy Academic Communities Journal

Brenda Buffington¹  Lauren Battista¹  Megan Amaya²  Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk³ 

[1] College of NursingOffice of the Chief Wellness OfficerThe Ohio State University;College of Nursing,Office of the Chief Wellness Officer,The Ohio State University;Dean, College of NursingVice President for Health PromotionUniversity Chief Wellness OfficerThe Ohio State University

关键词: worksite;    wellness;    champions;    health promotion;    workplace;    leadership support;   

DOI  :  10.18061/bhac.v1i1.5744

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: The Ohio State University Libraries

【 摘 要 】

Background : Wellness champion teams can be a critical "grass roots" strategy in building a culture of worksite wellness; however, little is known about key elements of programs to prepare individuals for this role and their level of impact.Aim : To describe the components of a worksite wellness champion program at a large public land grant university in the Midwest and the characteristics of individuals who participate in this role.Methods : The Wellness Innovator program components, including processes of recruitment and retention, as well as demographic data of the Innovators are described.Results : 464 Innovators currently serve in the role. Support from supervisors/managers is key for sustained Innovator engagement.Conclusions : The Wellness Innovator program is an important strategy in encouraging faculty and staff to participate in wellness activities and services. More research is needed to determine the impact of wellness champion teams on health and wellness outcomes.

【 授权许可】

CC BY-NC-ND