Colorado Physical Activity and Nutrition Program

Worksite 2006-07 Workplan Activities

• Contact champions and enhance partnerships with statewide and local organizations.
• Host initial meeting with interested parties.
• Develop a communication system between COPAN and local Worksite Task Forces.
• Provide at least five to ten grants.  Grants will fund worksites to build capacity to begin health promotion activities and to support programming and activities for worksites that have established worksite health promotion programs.
• Develop a schedule of professional development opportunities including topics, sites, dates, speakers and complementary tools.
• Develop a checklist or utilize an existing checklist for worksites to assess their level of health promotion programming and progress.  Provide a report to worksites outlining recommendations for progress based on checklist.  Utilize the checklist as a post measurement tool to assess the level of programming in worksites subsequent to professional development opportunities.
• Develop at least four professional development web cast presentations.
• Develop a tool to track worksite health promotion programs and policy and environmental factors being implemented in Colorado.
• Create an awards and recognition program to recognize worksites for programming, Well Workplace awards, and as a networking opportunity.
• Build capacity of State Health Department (CDPHE) Employee Wellness Committee.
• Utilize the WELCOA Well Workplace Process to develop a plan, oversee implementation and evaluate programs offered.
• Solicit partners, vendors, and donations to benefit the CDPHE Employee Wellness Program.
• Complete the WELCOA Well Workplace application and submit by June 2007.
• Worksite: Defining the Issue
• Colorado Worksite Task Force Strategies
• Worksite 2006-07 Grantees
• Worksite Funding Opportunities
• Worksite Task Force Fact Sheet