What the Irish Heart Foundation can do to support employers and

employees

Maureen MulvihillHealth Promotion Manager

Team Ann Scanlon, Workplace co-ordinator –

general enquiries; health checks, active@work

Tanya Comber Rait, National Project Manager, Slí na Sláinte

Catherine Laffan and Susan Buckley - Admin Support

Happy Heart at WorkEst’d 1992 by Irish Heart

Foundation

Supported by Health Services Executive (formerly Department of Health and children)

750 Companies registeredApprox. 400,000 employees

Happy Heart at Work Happy Heart Healthy Eating Award

Physical Activity

Passive (environmental) and active (individual) strategies

Coordinator guide, materials, leaflets, posters,workshops, information sessions, health

checks

Healthy Eating

Catering Audit, Monitoring

Happy Heart Healthy Eating AwardAlmost 300 companies received award

Spot Check (2 years)

Talks, Materials, Newsletter

Review of Nutrition Programmes

HH Healthy Eating Award in line with best practice McMahon & Kelleher, 2002

Comprehensive programmes recommended

Glanz, Sorensen & Farmer, 1996

Health at Work - passive strategies better received and more feasible than active strategies Hope et al., 1997

Happy Heart at Work Catering Award Presentation

Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore

Heart Health Checks1 to 1 with IHF trained nurse Blood Pressure check Cholesterol check NEW! Weight measurement –

waist and BMI Personal assessment and

– physical activity, alcohol consumption, stress

Carbon monoxide check (for smokers)

Physical Activity – Lifestyle Challenge

6-12 weeks, activity of choice and fitness level - set own goals, peer support

Company provided promotion, incentives 30 companies, 2,000 completing challenge each year

Schering Plough, Rathdrum co Wicklow

Feedback on programmes 15 years learning; NUIG evaluation Time factor to implementing Lifestyle

Challenge Companies always looking for new ideas Practical, easy to implement Needed to provide a comprehensive co-

ordinator guide to embace walking, Slí na Sláinte and mixed activities and to incorporate a step by step plan for company

Co-ordinator Guide Rationale for PA in the workplace Health, business Plan, Implement, Evaluate Inserts – copied for employees

(PAR Q) IHF support, advice, regular

newsletters, updates, training

Encourage goal setting and self-monitoring

Walking Challenge Step Challenge Slí na Sláinte (Path to Health) Slí na Sláinte Time or Distance Heart Points Challenge Desk Work-Out

5 week walking challenge

Aim to walk at least 30 minutes 5 days a week

Employees own time

Walking diary Certificate of

Achievement

Walking Challenge

5 week Step Challenge

Using a step counter

Aim to walk 10,000 steps a day

Diary card Certificate of

achievement

Step Challenge

Heart Points Challenge 4 week challenge –

any activity or combination

Aim to earn 15 heart points a week

1 Heart point = 10 mins moderate activity

Diary and planner Detailed informtaion

on physical activity Certificate of

achievement

Desk Work-Out www.irishheart.ie

Slí na Sláinte - Intel Indoor signage Time and

Distance Promotes active

transportalso Stair climbing

signage

Slí na Sláinte Mapped route Sli Virtual Route East

Point Buisness Park Installation Manual –

1 to 1 advice and support

20 workplaces have installed these routes

Creates a supportive environment

Slí na Sláinte Challenge Employees/family

in own time Diary, wallet size Aim to complete

100km (1,000 mins) wlaking silver pin

500km (5,000 minutes) walking gold pin

Support materials

Promotional Poster

Promotional poster

IHF Contacts

Ann Scanlon Tel 6685 001Email ascanlon@irishheart.ie

Slí Na SláinteTanya Comber Rait Tel 6685 001Email tcomber-rait@irishheart.ie

www.irishheart.ie