Quarterly Update Fall 2015
Healthiest You …moving forward for a healthier organization
Healthy employees making a
contribution to the organization
within a healthy workplace
environment.
Inside this Issue
More from the Summit!
Page 3 Inspiring Better
Workplaces
Page 4 Psychological Health &
Safety
Page 5 Health & Wellness
Resources from Shepell
Page 6 Keep in motion!
Humor is the great thing, the saving thing. The minute it crops up, all our irritation and resentments slip away, and a sunny spirit takes their place. ~Mark Twain
Healthy Workplace Summit 2015 Inspiring Workplaces: Creating Healthier & Happier Work Environments
The Healthy Workplace Initiative offered a full-day workshop featuring
Michael Kerr, in celebration of Healthy Workplace Month. And wow,
what a day it was! Michael is known as one of North America’s leading
authorities on how to create more inspiring workplace environments. His
goal during the day was to provide as much relevant, practical content
and inspiring ideas on how to build a fun, positive, high-performing
culture as possible, and he deliver those ideas in a fun (sometimes even
hilariously outrageous) way so the ideas stick. We heard clearly from
attendees that this goal was met and exceeded!
Also at the Summit, an important focus of the day was to recognize the
Healthy Workplace Champions for all of the great work they do to help
inspire healthier workplaces in their units and departments.
By all accounts the day was a rousing success. We have had great
feedback that the sessions resonated with those in attendance and left
a meaningful impression and lots of inspiration. Now we need to focus
on keeping this fantastic motivation going!
Michael has shared a wealth of follow-up resources including ideas,
tips, and key messages. We invite you to look through these resources,
share them with your colleagues, teams, manager, supervisor, etc. and
begin an ongoing conversation leading to action about how you can
help to make your workplace better - more inspiring, more rewarding,
more fun, a place where you want to be! Find them on the Healthy
Workplace InfoNet.
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2015 Summit Participants
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inspired workplace Fresh thinking on creating a better work environment
…for champions, by champions
Kaizen Promotion Office (KPO) Healthy
Workplace Board
Anyone in the department can post on our board, which has in
motion/physical activity and Healthy Workplace information,
websites and events, staff family photos, quotes, EFAP/Benefit info,
and social committee info. Some of what we have done to date
this year includes:
Entered a KPO team into the Mental Health and Addictions
Fun Run (Spring 2015).
Active volunteer Social Committee who plans fun get-
togethers [Family BBQ in the park, KaizenFest (Thanksgiving)
Lunch Potluck, Xmas party etc.] and organizes cards for
special occasions (collect a $20 fee/year to help with the
costs)
Stretches during the last step/discussion point of every
morning huddle
It was requested that we have a place to post
family/friend/travel pictures or art work or something we
want to share with our co-workers (since most of us don't
have an office and little desk or wall space of our own) -
hence the "Snapshots" section of our board
A few of us attend the noon-hour fitness classes together
Some of our QDSM metrics that tie into healthy workplace
include a psychological safety and journey of change
survey we populate every week and report on at Huddle,
and we go over points from the Respectful Workplace
document
Inspiring BETTER WORKPLACES ideas in action for healthier work environments
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Workplace wellbeing relates to all aspects of your work life from the health and
safety of your physical and psychological environment to work life balance, to
opportunities for professional growth and development. Essentially it is how you feel
about your work and your workplace environment.
Submitted by Amanda Ror
Kaizen Operations Specialist
Healthy Workplace Champion
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To share your team’s inspiring ideas in action contact Donna at
[email protected] or call 655-6228.
The Kaizen Promotion Office uses
this weekly survey to help gauge
health & safety
Everyday Lean Idea for the morning Huddle:
“We used to end the Huddles with the question
“Any Happy News?”. There was usually silence.
Now we’ve expanded that and end with “Triple
H News” – Happy, Healthy or Hooray (a shout
out to co-workers or great work done by teams
we are working with)” - Amanda Ror
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Safer Every Day & You On September 15, Saskatoon Health Region launched its second 90-day initiative, dedicated to safety. For the next three months, staff and physicians will devote themselves to create and implement breakthrough safety approaches, based on data and evidence gathered over the summer months during a preparation period.
Our ultimate goal is to eliminate preventable harm by 2020. Safer Every Day is the first phase of our strategy that will help us achieve this goal. The safety of our patients, residents, clients and staff is our number one priority.
Psychological Safety
Employees who are physically and psychologically
healthy and safe and managers who are sensitive to
the impact of decisions on employee health have a
direct impact on the organization’s ability to deliver
exceptional care and service with patients at the
centre of care.
Psychological health and safety is foundational to all
of the safety initiatives within the current Hoshin. The
Psychological Safety and Staff Support team (Co-
leads: Dr. Malone Chaya, Donna Chalifoux, Beryl
Ludwig) is examining the impact that critical
incidents have on staff and physicians, and
identifying supports that will assist in building
resilience. If an employee cuts his or her hand we
apply first aid. How can we apply first aid to
emotional or psychological harm from events that
staff witness or experience?
Follow all teams and their progress on SHR’s external
website.
Psychological Health & Safety
Psychological health comprises our ability to
think, feel and behave in a manner that
enables us to perform effectively in our work
environments, our personal lives, and in society
at large. Psychological safety is different - it
deals with the risk of injury to psychological
well-being that an employee might
experience. Improving the psychological safety
of a work setting involves taking precautions to
avert injury or danger to employee
psychological health.
It is important to note that psychological health
problems occur on a spectrum, from mild
psychological difficulties on one end to severe
psychological disorders on the other. The most
common psychological health problems in the
workplace are anxiety and depression. These
conditions account for a large proportion of
the negative impacts on employees and
employers. - From Guarding Minds at Work
Measure Workplace Stress App
Use this free app from CCOHS and the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario
Workers to answer a series of questions to measure your level of stress, right from your
smartphone. Go to http://ohcow.on.ca/MITApp or visit the Virtual Health Fair on the
Infonet.
Guarding Minds @ Work (GM@W) is a unique
and free, comprehensive set of resources
designed to protect and promote
psychological health and safety in the
workplace.
: An employer's Psychological Health & Safety
guide to improving mental health care in the
workplace, from the Mental Health
Commission of Canada.
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Health & Wellness Resources Access a wide variety of health and wellness tools through your Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) today!
Effective October 1, 2015, you and your dependent family members have access to a variety of
professional support resources and tools under our new Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
through Shepell. For immediate and confidential assistance 24/7/365:
Source: MF_V_EN_13 © 2013 Homewood Human Solutions
To access the Employee and Family Assistance program:
Call the Shepell Care Access Centre toll free at 1-844-336-3136
Use Online Access (Canada only) via workhealthlife.com;
Register and login to E-Counselling via workhealthlife.com; shepell.com or My EAP app;
Use First Chat, instant online chat with a counsellor, via workhealthlife.com;
For crisis situations requiring immediate attention, call 911 or the Shepell Client Care Access Centre at
1-844-336-3136.
Secure support services booking.
Instant chat with a counsellor, make a service
inquiry or book a service.
Exchange written messages with a professional
counsellor via secure online portal.
My EAP app
Your EFAP support on-
the-go.
Anytime, anywhere.
Stay in touch with mental
health, relationships, family
concerns, workplace wellness,
personal finances, physical
health.
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Active Healthy Workplace Month
In October, in motion highlighted Active Healthy
Workplace Month. We shared many pieces of
evidence, resources, ideas and tips throughout the
month and we have storified the information at
http://sfy.co/c0nyN
We also hosted our first-ever Twitter Chat which was all
about having a conversation about reducing sedentary
time during the workday. We had a number of
organizations participate and there were lots of ‘golden
nuggets’ shared about inspiring things happening to
encourage this and to create supportive
environments. The Twitter Chat can be found
at http://sfy.co/h1AWm
Multiple Perks of Reducing Sedentary Time at Work
Reducing sedentary time throughout your work day,
such as a quick 10 minute bout of physical activity, can
improve your focus, productivity, creativity, energy and
attitude as well as decrease levels of anxiety, depression
and increases self-esteem. Who doesn’t like that? Read
more.
Interested in Winter Cycling? Some tips for you
Saskatoon Cycles hosted a Winter Cycling Workshop for
some Population and Public Health employees. Here are
some of the tips and information shared in case you are
interested in giving it a try this winter season!
Stand Up For Your Health table top cards and posters
Contact Cora ([email protected];
655-4696) if you would like either of these items.
Keep in motion this Fall & Winter
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HEALTHY WORKPLACE SUMMIT 2015
INSPIRING WORKPLACES: CREATING HEALTHIER, HAPPIER
WORK ENVIRONMENTS
GREAT FUN
LOTS OF IDEAS
& TAKEAWAYS
254 STAFF
ATTENDED
24 NEW
CHAMPIONS
SIGNED ON
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Visit the Healthy Workplace Infonet page for a full listing of all health
and wellness resources and services available to you as an SHR
employee.
This is also the home of the Virtual Health Fair – check out the health
and wellness app section today!
http://infonet.sktnhr.ca/healthyworkplace/Pages/Welcome.aspx
…be your Healthiest You
In motion News
As part of the in motion Healthy Workplace Evaluation (HWE) free
learning sessions were offered at each of the six (6) participating
worksites. All individuals who participated in the first part of the HWE
were invited to attend one of the Healthy Workplace Learning
Sessions. Each Learning Session was facilitated by a qualified coach who
worked with participants to identify challenges that hinder/stop
participation in healthy behaviours as well as identify what is working
and other solutions to overcome the challenges.
Multiple holistic actions were identified to help promote a healthy
workplace culture within SHR. The summary of participant feedback
from the Learning Sessions suggested that supporting champions
throughout SHR who are helping to transform the workplace
experience by coordinating and conducting training sessions and
advocating for healthy workspaces is one way to start. Click here to
read some of the other ideas your colleagues came up with during the
Learning Sessions to promote a healthy workplace.
Contact Cora Janzen to learn more about supporting physical activity
in the workplace and/or discuss the SHR in motion Champions.
[email protected]; (306) 655-4696
EFAP
Indoor playground
Massage therapy
Fitness centres
Wellness classes
Active transportation options
Professional development
opportunities
More!
Did You Attend Inspiring Workplaces in October?
Healthy Workplace Month Summit
LET’S TALK!!!
Share how you have put some of the ideas
inspired by the summit into action in your
workplace.
What are some of the challenges or
barriers you face as you try to implement
your ideas?
How can we help bring your ideas to life?
Contact Donna at [email protected]
Guest Presenter Michael Kerr
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WE WANT YOU! Are you enthusiastic?
Do you enjoy connecting with colleagues?
Are you a positive role model?
Do you want to be part of creating a Better Place to
Work?
Why not become a Healthy
Workplace Champion?
Join the Network! We are looking for champions in all areas of Saskatoon Health
Region. For more information and to register, visit us on the Infonet
or contact Donna or Mimi.
This is a big place which makes
communication and connection
two very large challenges.
Champions are a key part of
reaching people where they are
and helping to keep us all in the
loop! The commitment is small, the
rewards are big.
Healthiest You Update is published quarterly.
If you would like help planning for a healthier workplace in your area, contact:
Donna Chalifoux, Healthy Workplace Consultant, [email protected]
Crystal Wright, Healthy Workplace Educator, [email protected]