Encouraging Better Employee Health

Practices

Presented by:

Kim Elaine Mitchell, BSN, RNMSN/MBA-HCA Graduate Student

University of Phoenix OnlineNUR 590B Practicum

March, 2013

Presentation Purpose

(Microsoft, 2013)

The purpose of this power point presentation is to increase awareness of Baxter Healthcare Corporation employees regarding health and fitness and to encourage better employee health practices.

Participant Objectives

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Activity and fitness recommendations

Importance of annual health

Educational programs

Nutrition recommendations

Areas of interest

Demographics of Participants

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15 Participants

• Females – 12

• Males – 3

Age range: 21 – 62

Average age: 41

Married – 8, Single – 5,

Divorced – 2

Employees with children –

6

Activity/Fitness

Recommendations

A mix of moderate-intensity aerobic activity and muscle training activity

A mix of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity and muscle training activity (Microsoft, 2013)

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Activity/Fitness “Cardio Definitions”

Aerobic Activity

Intensity

Moderate-intensity

Vigorous-intensity

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Activity/Fitness Muscle Strengthening Defined

Should be performed at least two days/week

Should incorporate all major muscles legs, hips, back,

chest, abdomen, shoulders, and arms

Use repetitions and sets (Microsoft, 2013)

Activity/Fitness How to measure activity

intensity

Talk Test If you are doing moderate-

intensity activity, you can talk, but not sing, during the activity.

If you are doing vigorous-intensity activity, you will not be able to say more than a few words without pausing for a breath (Measuring physical activity intensity, 2012).  

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Annual Health Screenings

Electrocardiogram (EKG) Defined

Reasons EKG’s are performed

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Annual Health Screenings

Routine Electrocardiograms

Know when to say “NO.”

(Microsoft, 2013)

Annual Health Screenings Pelvic Exams – Pap Smears

Definition Pelvic exam Pap smear

Recommendations Human Papillomavirus

(HPV)

Cervical cancer

(Microsoft, 2013)

Annual Health Screenings Prostate Exams

Digital Rectal Exam (DRE) defined

Recommendations

Who is at higher risk

(Microsoft, 2013)

Annual Health Screenings Breast Exams

Early Detection is VITAL

Recommendations

Breast Cancer Awareness

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Annual Health Screenings Who Gets Breast Cancer?

Women

Men

Risk Factors

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Annual Health ScreeningsSymptoms of Breast Cancer

Skin irritation

Pain

Nipple retraction

Redness, scaly skin

Thickening of skin

Discharge (Microsoft, 2013)

Annual Health Screenings Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer

Decrease alcohol consumption

Get regular exercise

Maintain healthy weight

Breastfeed for at least 6 months

Weigh options of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

Get regular screenings (Breast Cancer Screening, 2011).

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Annual Health Screenings Dental

Brushing and Flossing for Oral Health

Recommendations

(Microsoft, 2013)

Annual Health Screenings

Recommendations

Vision

Hearing

**If you are having problems or symptoms effecting your eyes or ears, then you should have an exam**

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Educational Programs

Heart Disease

Defined

Nation’s Number One Killer

(American Heart Association, 2012).

Educational Programs

Causes of Heart Disease

CholesterolDiabetes*Arrhythmia*Heart Attack*Heart Failure*High Blood Pressure

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Educational Programs

*Arrhythmias

Defined

Why Arrhythmias Matter

Cardiac Arrest

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Educational Programs

*Heart Attack

Defined

Symptoms

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Educational Programs

Avoiding a Heart Attack

Don’t smoke, avoid tobacco productsMaintain normal blood pressureEat healthy dietExerciseMaintain weightRegular medical check-upsControl blood sugarTake medicine as prescribed

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Educational Programs

Heart Failure

Defined

Symptoms

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Educational Programs

Other Names for Heart Failure

Left-sided heart failure

Right-sided heart failure

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Educational Programs

Heart Failure Causes

Most commonCoronary Heart DiseaseHTNDiabetes

Other causesCardiomyopathyHeart valve diseaseArrhythmiasCongenital heart defects

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Educational Programs

High Blood PressureAlso known as Hypertension (HTN)

Defined – “The silent killer”

Risk factors

Symptoms

Untreated HTN (Microsoft, 2013)

Educational Programs

Cancer Prevention

Stay Healthy

Risk Factors(Microsoft, 2013)

Educational Programs

Tobacco-Related Cancers

Types

Statistics

Skin Cancer

Defined

Prevention and Early Detection

(Microsoft, 2013)

Educational Programs

Chronic Back and Neck Pain

Risk Factors

Relieving Back/Neck Pain

Back Saving Tips(Microsoft, 2013)

Educational Programs

Chronic Headaches

Types of Headaches

Risk Factors

Gain Control (Microsoft, 2013)

Educational Programs

Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)

Defined

Coping

(Microsoft, 2013)

(National Stroke Association, 2013)

Educational Programs

Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)

Risk Factors

Treatable Diseases

Lifestyle Factors(Microsoft, 2013)

Educational Programs

Types of Strokes

Ischemic

Hemorrhagic

TIA

(Microsoft, 2013)

Educational Programs

Recognizing a Stroke

Symptoms

Using F.A.S.T.

(Microsoft, 2013)

Educational Programs

Diabetes

Defined

(Microsoft, 2013)

Educational Programs

Types of Diabetes

Type 1

Defined

Symptoms

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Educational Programs

Types of Diabetes

Type 2

Defined

Symptoms

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Educational Programs

People at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

Impaired glucose tolerance testOver 45Family historyOverweightPhysical inactivityHigh cholesterol, triglycerides, blood

pressureSpecific Ethnic groupsWomen with Gestational diabetes

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Educational Programs Hypoglycemia (Low Blood

Sugar)DefinedSymptoms

Hyperglycemia (High Blood Sugar)DefinedSymptoms

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Educational Programs

Diabetes

Complications

Statistics

(Microsoft, 2013)

Educational Programs

Cost of Diabetes

Reduce Your Risk(Microsoft, 2013)

Educational Programs

Stress Management

Stress Defined

Causes of Stress

Symptoms

(Microsoft, 2013)

Educational Programs

Stress Management

Causes of Workplace Stress

Managing Stress: Adjust Your Attitude

(Microsoft, 2013)

Educational Programs

Nutrition

The Food Guide Pyramid

Recommendations

Visit www.mypyramid.gov

(Microsoft, 2013)

Nutrition

Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables

Smart Fast Food Choices

(Microsoft, 2013)

Educational Programs

Areas of Interest

Mammograms

Defined

Recommendations

Benefits of Screening mammograms

(Microsoft, 2013)

Areas of Interest

Weight Management

Factors Affecting Weight Gain

Important Facts

Shedding Pounds

(Microsoft, 2013)

Areas of Interest

Self-help/First aid

Self-care Defined

Home Treatment Option

Know When To Seek Help

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Important Workplace Information at Your Fingertips

New Brochure

Created by:Kim Elaine Mitchell, BSN, RN

MSN/MBA-HCA Graduate StudentUniversity of Phoenix Online

NUR 590B Practicum

(Baxter, 2013)

(Microsoft, 2013)

The personal wellness profile can be accessed while at work at:

http://bewell.wellnesscheckpoint.com

Baxter Workplace Safety:

We strive to provide a safe working environment. The expectation is to report potential hazards & injuries

immediately…

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Baxter has free Wellness Offerings at work:

o Know Your Numbers (Spring & Fall) – this is a comprehensive blood screening, including CBC with diff, CMP, Lipid Profile, TSH & PSA (for men)

o Mammograms (onsite – Mobile Mammogram Unit)o Flu-shots available for all employeeso Healthy Eating Month – month of November o Exercise Challenge Month – month of Mayo Triple Holiday Challenge

**See your Baxter

Occupational Health Nurse

or Wellness Ambassadors

for more information** (Microsoft, 2013)

Baxter Success Story

On April 18, 2012, Casey was now 21. While at work at

Baxter, he saw a “Know Your Numbers” poster and decided to have his blood work done. It

was free for employees.

Casey strongly believes this screening

“Saved His Life!!”

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Disclaimer

All illustrations used in this Power Point presentation

were obtained from public domain websites. No

permission was required to use these illustrations.

However, all illustrations were cited with credit given

to the appropriate website.

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