9A - City of Boulder Employee Wellness and Injury Prevention ProgramDO NOT REMOVE -
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CITY OF BOULDER
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MEETING DATE: Aori122. 2002
(Agenda Item Preparation Date: April 16, 2002 )
AGENDA TITLE: Cit of Boulder Em lo ee Wellness and In'ur Prevention Pro ram
REQUESTING DEPARTMENT: Jan Geden, CPRP, Director of Parks and Recreafion
Eric Harris, Risk and Safety Manager
A1 Quiller, Recreation Administrator
Summer Kennedy, Program Supervisor
Scott Fushi, Pro~ram Coordinator
FISCAL IMPACT: None
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this ~tem is to provide the Parks and Recreation Adv~sory Board with an
overview of the City of Boulder Employee Wellness and In~ury PrevenUon Progtam and
~ mformahon on how Boazd members can become mvolved m the program
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department developed a commumty fitness and
wellness component m 1993 to address fitness, weight trammg, and wellness needs of the
citizens of Boulder A few yeazs later, the Crty of Boulder Human Resources and Orgamzational
Effechveness Department (HROE) began offermg fitness/wellness programs for ciry employees
at work sites to target m~ury and illness prevention With the help of our department's
fitness/wellness staff, HROE was successful m developmg wellness srtes at 63rd and 75th St
Water Treatment Plants and at the City Yards Concurrently, several front range commumues
(Loveland, Englewood, Westmmster) identified a need for staff wellness programs and mitiated
on-site Employee Fitness/Wellness Programs.
In Febmary, 2000, Boulder Parks and Recreation staff conducted a survey of local commumties
offenng employee fitness/wellness programs to deternune the effects After analyzmg the survey
resuits and the favorable response from site programs, staff dec~ded to pilot an Employee
Wellness and In~ury Prevenhon Program for the City of Boulder The pilot Employee Wellness
and In~ury Prevention Program started m Apn12000 and was co-sponsored by both the Pazks and
Recreahon and Human Resources and Orgamzauonal Effechveness Departments.
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The mission of the program is to enhance and improve employee sahsfaction, physical health,
and wellness The goals of the program are '"~'`
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• Reduce overall lost t~me due to m~ury or iilness,
• Reduce in~unes and ~llness and associated medical costs,
• Increased personal safety, and
• Improve employee satisfaction and productivity
Employees of the Parks and Recreatron and Fire Departments were the first to be mvited to
participate m the program Addihonal departments were added mcrementally and health/fitness
data and attendance were recorded for all employees At the end of the pilo[ year, compazisons
were made on empioyee health and fitness levels Results mdicated positive mcreases m
cardiovascular endurance, strength and flexibilrty, while reductions m body composihon, blood
pressure and restmg heart rate were also evident These postnve assessments supported the need
for a city-wide program which is now offered to all standard employees Addihonal m~ury
prevention and wellness programs are available to employees enrolled m this program.
ANALYSIS
The Employee Wellness and In~ury Prevention Program is now available to new and existmg
Parks and Recreaaon Advisory Boazd members For the extent of your term, exisGng board
members have a choice to participate m either the pnor benefit package or parucipate m the new
Employee Wellness and In~ury Prevenhon Program We mvrte you to take advantage of the
many benefits of the program mcludmg health assessments, wellness programs, and admission to
the recreahon centers, outdoor pools and the Boulder Reservoir. To assist Board members m
enrollmg m the program, the Employee Wellness and In~ury Prevention Program mformahonal
flier is provided as Attachment A
PUBLIC COMMENT AND PROCESS.
This item is bemg heard at this public meetmg, as advertised m the Daily Camera
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff encourage Boazd members to participate m the Employee Wellness and In~ury Prevention
Program.
ATTACHMENT:
A Employee Wellness and In~ury Prevenuon Program flier
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Attachment A
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a Co-sponsored by Parks & Recreation and Human Resources
Parks & Recreation and Organizarional Effectiveness
Mission: To enhance employee satisfaction, physical health, and wellness.
Goals
• Reduce overall lost rime due to in~ury or illness
• Reduce m~unes, illness & associated medical
costs
• Increased Personal Safety
• Improved employee sarisfactron and
produchvity
Measures
Increased fitness levels (Health Assessment)
Reduced blood pressure
Reduced reshng heart rate
Lower workers compensarion costs
Improved employee sahsfacrion
The Wellness and Injury Prevention Program inciudes:
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• Personal Health Assessment, onentarion to weight room and cardiovascular equipment, mdroiduahzed
nutnhon pro8le, exercise prescriphons & support
• Use of the North, South, and East Recrearon Centers, Boulder Reservoir, and Outdoor Pools
• In~ury preventron and health educahon programs
• First Aid and CPR cerhficatron
• Prizes awarded for 50 visits to recreahon facihries withm a year
• Healthy Habits mcenhve program
• Drop-in Eitness classes
Open Enrollment
For Standard Employees of all Departments, City Council Members, and
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Members
To enroll or re-enroll in the In~ury/Illness Prevenrion and Weliness Program you will need to schedule a health
assessment by callmg the East Boulder Commuiuty Center at 441-4400 Press zero and ask to make an
appointment with a trainer on duty
The health assessment will ulclude fitness testmg, so wear shorts and athletrc shoes The fliness test is basic and
easy and includes a step test, sit and reach test, push-ups and sit-ups, blood pressure check and body
composirion measurements If you have a medical condihon that reqLUres a modificahon m your health
assessment, please call Summer Kennedy at 303-441-4401 There is no cost for the test
More informahon on the City of Boulder Employee Wellness and In~ury Prevenhon Program can be found on the
City of Boulder mtraweb at httn:/hntraweb.ct.boulder.co.us/hroe/work comy/wellness/index.htm
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