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We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are. - Max De Pree

• Primary Prevention
• Chronic Disability
• Morbidity

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• A decade of experience
• Over 80,000 online program participants
• Published ROI: $15 per dollar spent (Prev Med. 2005 Feb; 40(2)131-7)
• Self-funded plan: $13 million dollar surplus + no 2006 rate increase
• Constant wellness program enrollment – 86% increase to 22,013
• Incentive Model – Secures $300,000 per year from non-participants
• CDC reviewed nine wellness programs, including WCSD, across the country to establish best practices in health promotion.
• 2006 Honorable Mention C. Everett Koop National Health Award
• 2006 Secretary's Innovation in Prevention Award

• Physical Activity
• Proper Nutrition
• Preventive Screenings / Annual Physical
• Smart Daily Health Decisions

Real Impact: I started your programs when I started with the district, so my goal is to maintain the healthy habits year after year.

• Information overload – dilutes core health message
• Complex adult lives – maximize 21st century technology
• Less is most always more – create the catalyst
  • Simple behavior adherence programs
• Wellness doesn't need to be fancy, just faithful

Real Impact: I have never participated in this program because I thought it would be one more stress to deal with during the holidays. What a surprise it was actually very helpful because it made me take the time to eat right and that made me feel better.

• Instant gratification, bodies viewed as objects
• Consequences for poor health choices
• Perceived value of health

Real Impact: I think the biggest benefit of the program is having a goal in mind that requires a little effort every day to emphasize a healthy lifestyle.

• Adhere to solid foundation
• Avoid involvement with groups or organizations that erode the core
• If it isn't for all, it may not be worth your time

Real Impact: The wellness program is outstanding. We all know the right thing to do but the gentle and thought provoking reminders help us keep our busy lives on track.

• Most all adults want to be happy and healthy – create a clear path
• Constant wellness programming – be faithful
• Develop a permanent culture of wellness – engage the masses

Real Impact: Thank you, thank you, thank you. I always look forward to the new programs. They provide a focus on getting healthy and staying healthy and promoting a lifestyle of good habits. Keep it up.

• Adults should be expected to engage in appropriate health actions
• Good Health Incentive Program - revenue from non-participants

Real Impact: Thanks for your awesome program. You save our district lots of money, because I hardly need to see doctor anymore, besides annual check up. Keep up the great work. Thanks!

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• Blood pressure, tobacco use, BMI, and cholesterol $40 rebate towards medical premium Pass all four, $10 cash incentive
• Blood pressure, tobacco use, and BMI $80 discount towards medical premium have to be in lists as in original to make sense

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• Healthy behavior adherence – core of wellness programs
• Untapped power that drives permanent long-term lifestyle changes
• High participation rates – the true marker of success

Real Impact: I love these incentive programs! I lost 28 pounds in one year's time. I am within 5 pounds of my perfect weight. It keeps us all on the right track.

Sweat To Health!
Common Cents!
Holiday Weight Challenge
Healthy Breakfast Club!
Fitness Challenge
Scrubadub!
A Healthier You!
Energize Your Life!
Wellness Adventures
Gym Benefit Program
Pay For Success

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Incentive-driven Behavior Change Programs
Washoe County School District

• $15.60 return on investment for every dollar spent during 2001 and 2002 through a 20 percent reduction in absenteeism (Prev Med. 2005 Feb; 40(2)131-7).
• The 2003 data analysis showed that wellness participants are 26 percent more likely to be in the lowest quartile of healthcare costs.
• The most recent analysis from 2001 through 2004 indicated a 7 percent reduction in the average dollar claim and fewer overall claims for wellness participants.
• 2005 Rx analysis in progress

• Secure a dedicated URL – wellness effort transparent to members
• Produce professional looking invitations mailed to home addresses
• Maximize the use of emails
• Form processing for Good Health Incentive Program
• Incentives
• Become a Demo Member of the WCSD Wellness Program

Real Impact: These programs are an inspiration and an excellent way to keep people on the track to good health. Like earning a gold star!!

Wellness is worth our every effort today!

Aaron Hardy, MS
Washoe County School District
ahardy@washoe.k12.nv.us
www.washoe.k12.nv.us/wellness
775.348.3859