What
is Well Person Screening?
This
screening programme is not health
surveillance i.e. it does not assess health in relation to
job risk.
Well
Person Screening is a programme centred round the employee's health
and lifestyle that is completed in the work place. The screening
includes such health issues as heart disease risk factors (diet,
exercise habits, smoking, alcohol consumption, weight, family
history), and aims to give employees information to enable them
to make healthy lifestyle choices.
Employees
complete a health questionnaire in advance of their appointment,
providing the nurse with information on which to focus. A range
of simple tests provides employees with additional information,
and health education literature is made available to each employee.
What's
included in the screening?
Each appointment lasts 35 minutes, and includes:
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Height
/ weight / body mass index.
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Blood
pressure measurement.
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Urine
test.
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Cholesterol
and glucose (finger-prick) tests.
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Lung
capacity test.
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Vision
screening for those not prescribed contact lenses / glasses.
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Lifestyle
questionnaire including heart disease risk factors, stress management.
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Advice
on healthy living.
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Advice
on stress management.
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Gender-specific
information on health e.g. breast / testicular examination.
What
happens if abnormalities are found?
In the event of an abnormal result being
found, the significance of the result is explained to the employee,
and they are given a letter to take to their own doctor, who is
responsible for their health care.
What
report does the employer get?
Individual results are confidential to the employee, but the employer
gets an anonymised report outlining general results and identifying
any recurring themes that may be relevant to employee health management
in the future.
What
are the benefits to my organisation?
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Well
Person screening illustrates to employees, the care and concern
their company has for each individuals well being.
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The
report of identified lifestyle risks identifies the opportunity
for future health promotion initiatives.
A
healthy and happy workforce can contribute to more efficient and
productive employees.
Please call
Cheviot Artus on 0870 379 5555 for further information,
or assistance with any queries.
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