Plan for Success

Create a Written Operating Plan

• Introduction and rationale
• Program goals (high level)
• Specific objectives
• Implementation strategy, timelines, and persons responsible
• Methods of communication and promotion
• Budget
• Evaluation plan

Choose Appropriate Activities

• Education, awareness, and support
• Preventive health screenings
• Lifestyle or behavior change programs
• Disease management programs
• Stress management
• Physical activity
• Demonstrations (healthy cooking, fitness, relaxation, etc.)
• Safety and prevention

Boost Participation

• Get the active support of managers at all levels
• Implement a strategic incentive program
• Tie into national health observances as a way to reinforce the message. Go to: http://www.healthfinder.gov/nho/default.aspx.
• Use multiple means of communication, and repeat the message often
• Make participation easy and convenient
• Make it fun and simple!