As with any program, the two crucial elements for the success of your health promotion program are upper-level management support and staff member involvement. Executive management sets the vision and provides the resources from which action plans flow.
Genuine support from senior personnel also lends credibility to the health promotion program. It is key that upper management be visible supporters and role models for your Health Promotion Program.
Staff Members need to be involved on several levels so that they feel ownership of the health promotion program. Staff Members are the program stakeholders!
All staff members should’ve an opportunity to provide input and feedback through needs and interest surveys and program examination tools. The information gathered should be used to plan programs that target those needs and interests to ensure participation, buy-in, and support.
There are a few methods to identify employee needs and interests such as –
• Conducting Worker Focus Groups
• Discussing Health Promotion Interests During Department Meetings
• Distributing and Summarizing a Needs and Interest Survey
• Including an Opportunity to Give Suggestions on Each Examination Tool
Any one or combination of a few techniques will ensure that the health promotion program meets what workers want. Click here for a sample Needs and Interest Survey.
Step 3 provides additional information on deciding health promotion program needs. But first, establishing a Health Promotion Committee can help you involve management and staff members, determine need, and plan your health promotion program.
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