SHS Workplace Health & Wellness Programs 2

Question 1

Which metric is most commonly used to evaluate the return on investment (ROI) of a workplace wellness program?

Accepted Answer

Reduction in healthcare costs and absenteeism

Answer

ROI for wellness programs is primarily measured through reductions in healthcare costs and absenteeism, which are tangible financial outcomes.

Question 2

A health risk assessment (HRA) in a workplace wellness program is primarily used to:

Accepted Answer

Identify individual and group health risks to tailor interventions

Answer

HRAs collect data on employee health behaviors and risk factors to help design targeted wellness interventions.

Question 3

Under the ADA, an employer offering wellness program incentives must ensure the program is:

Accepted Answer

Voluntary and reasonably designed to promote health

Answer

The ADA requires wellness programs tied to incentives to be voluntary and reasonably designed to promote health or prevent disease.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes a 'champion network' in a workplace wellness program?

Accepted Answer

Peer advocates distributed across departments who promote wellness activities

Answer

Champion networks consist of volunteer employees who serve as local advocates and help drive participation across the organization.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a biometric screening in a workplace wellness program?

Accepted Answer

To establish baseline health data such as blood pressure and cholesterol

Answer

Biometric screenings measure key health indicators like BMI, blood pressure, and glucose to establish baselines and identify risk factors.

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