Implementing Wellness Program

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

Implementation of a wellness program- how to implement

INTRODUCTION:

The following strategies can assist in implementing a wellness program in your current center.

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STEPS in IMPLEMENTING A PROGRAM

1. Seek Support from Program Leaders and the Community

2. Assign a Wellness Leader and Establish a Wellness Committee

3. Collect Data to Guide Efforts

4. Develop a Plan: (a) ​Develop Goals and Objectives, (b) Establish a Budget

5. Design and Implement the Plan: (a) Components/Programs - stress reduction; weight loss; smoking cessation; health risk assessments; health screenings; exercise and activities; nutrition; vaccination clinics . . ., (b) incentives/rewards

6. Create and communicate a Supportive Environment

7. Evaluate Your Program

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RESOURCES:

National Head Start Association: 7 Steps​

Princeton UMatter Wellness Self-Assessment

How to Establish and Design a Wellness Program

How effective wellness programs do wellness incentive management​