HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.a. Health Management Program UpdateAGENDA ITEM: Health Management Program Update
AGENDA SECTION:
PREPARED BY: Dawn Weitzel, Assistant City
Administrator
AGENDA NO.
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ATTACHMENTS: Resolution
Obesity Information and Tables
APPROVED BY:
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion
4 ROSEMOUNT
CITY COUNCIL
City Council Work Session: June 14, 2006
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ISSUE:
On April 18 City Council adopted a resolution supporting the City of Rosemount's health management
activities. As evidence of their support Council endorsed the Biggest Loser Weight Loss Competition
developed by Rosemount's Insurance and Benefits Committee. The contest incentives include small
fitness- related items, with a grand prize of one vacation day for each member of the winning team. In heu
of spending the entire budget of $2,000 for this competition, the Insurance and Benefits Committee would
like to utilize confiscated electronics from the Pohce Depait tent to give away as final prizes.
BACKGROUND:
Early in 2006 the Insurance and Benefits Committee was created to talk about insurance plans the City
offers and gather information to share with co- workers on a regular basis. After several meetings it
became apparent that m order to reduce the amount of health insurance claims, the group should also be
working to influence the way employees think about exercise, nutrition and mental health. As a result,
health management activities will be offered this year to enhance the physical, mental and emotional health
of City of Rosemount employees. Most of the clinics, seminars and activities result in very little cost to the
City and the expenses will fall within the budget for this area.
Organizations use health management programs to improve employee morale, reduce health insurance
costs, and decrease absenteeism. Research shows that m some cases there are double -digit decreases m
sick leave, clinic/hospital visits, disability days, and workers compensation costs as a result of health
management programs. Most importantly, health management programs are an inexpensive way to show
employees that their employer is interested in them as total persons.
Our recent venture, the Biggest Loser Weight Loss Competition, was designed to bring employees together in an
effort to lose weight, improve overall health, and create a healthier workplace atinosphere. The contest
incorporates the Core Values of teamwork, accountability and integrity.
The excitement caused by this competition is remarkable. Not only are employees dropping weight and
getting into better shape they feeling better than ever. I have been told by employees that they have
much more energy now, there's guilt when not working out, and they're much more conscious of
everything eaten. Some have even dropped clothing sizes To these employees it's not lust a competition
it's the start of a healthier hfestyle.
There are 50 (out of 80) employees, twelve teams, participatmg in the competition. Top prizes are given in
accordance to the percent of weight lost. The contest runs through the end of July. May's results are as
follows:
Top individual. 9 86% weight loss accomplished by biking (everywhere) and working closely
with a nutritionist
Top team: 5.05% weight loss
Total employee weight loss in May is 354.5 pounds
To receive tickets for the random drawings in June, employees need to:
Lose an additional 6 "new" pounds (1 ticket); and /or
Work out with weights /resistance bands for 3 hours and log -in 9 hours of cardio vascular
exercise (1 ticket); and /or
For three weeks consciously change a bad habit related to your health (i e drink 64 ounces of
water a day, try two new fruits a week; stop smoking /chewing, throw away the "ennched,"
"hydrogenated," or sugary food from your pantry; dnnk less soda a week; etc This healthy
lifestyle change information will be compiled into a final report; individual names will not be
included in the document. (2 tickets)
July's challenges will also keep employees on the road to healthy living.
Thus far, pnzes have included fitness oriented gifts such as jump ropes, dumbbells, an exercise ball, yoga
mat, weight lifting gloves, a low -fat cookbook, cases of water, pedometers and workout videos. For the
final weigh -in we would like to "up the prize ante" but still not exceed our allowed budget.
In November 30, 2005 the Police Department confiscated nine electronic devices as part of a fraud
investigation. Of these nine items three are :Pods. This fraud investigation has concluded. City policy
states that:
7 -6 -2: DISPOSAL OF PROPERTY OTHER THAN MOTOR VEHICLES
Unless otherwise specified m this Section or by law, property lawfully corning into the possession
of the City and its duly designated agents, in the course of its Municipal operations, shall be stored
and safely maintained by the City for a period of sixty (60) days. Such property shall be disposed of
by the City in the following manner: (Ord. XIV.19, 4-20 -1999)
A. During such sixty (60) day period, the City may deliver such property to the true owner thereof
upon proof of ownership, and upon ten (10) days' nonce by mail to other persons who may have
asserted a claim of true ownership. In the event ownership cannot be determined to the
satisfaction of the City Clerk, or his designee, he may refuse to deliver such property to anyone
until ordered to do so by the court. The City Clerk may in his discretion choose to deposit such
property with the court if there are sufficient competing claims to the property.
B. If the true owner does not claim the property during the sixty (60) day period, the City may
release the unclaimed property to the finder of the property if at the time of delivery to the City,
the finder indicated m wasting that he or she wished to assert a claim to the property as finder. This
subsection is not applicable if the property was found by a City officer, employee or agent in the
ordinary course of his duties. (Ord., 10 -16 -1984)
C. Upon the expiration of the sixty (60) day period, property remaining unclaimed may be
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sold by the City to the highest bidder at public auction or sale following ten (10) days'
published notice thereof. In lieu of public auction or sale, any of such unclaimed property
may be appropriated to the use of the City upon the affirmative resolution of the City
Council. If the property is not sold at public auction or sale and is not deemed appropriate
for use by the City, the City Clerk may then dispose of the property in any manner deemed
appropriate. (Ord. XIV.19, 4 -20 -1999)
D. The City Clerk, or his designee, may at any time without notice and in such manner as he
determines to be in the public interest, dispose summarily of any property coming into the City's
possession which he determines to be dangerous or perishable. The City Clerk shall make a record
of the pertinent facts of the receipt and disposal of such property. (Ord., 10 -16 -1984)
After talking to the City Attorney it is clear if the three items were used as incentive prizes in the
competition they would comply with this policy. He recommended that Council adopt a resolution
offering continued support to the health management activities and allow the confiscated equipment for
use in the program. It is estimated that the 'Pods would only be worth $100 a piece after using the Pohce
Department's time and resources to sell them
SUMMARY:
In an effort to promote workplace wellness for all employees of the City of Rosemount, the Insurance and
Benefits Committee members request that on June 20 Council approve the attached draft resolution.
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WHEREAS, the City of Rosemount is dedicated to helping its employees achieve
greater awareness of health issues; and
WHEREAS, a health management program, which includes such elements as providing
health clinics /assessments and incentives for healthy lifestyle changes, has been
created to enhance the physical, mental and emotional health of all City of Rosemount
employees; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rosemount has determined that the
employee health management program will reduce absenteeism, reduce health care
costs, and increase employee morale and productivity, and is therefore in the public
interest and serves a public purpose.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Rosemount
approves the employee health management program and authorizes the City
Administrator to expend money therefor, within the limitations of the adopted budget
and to use objects of donated, confiscated or abandoned personal property owned by
the City having a value of no more than $100 as rewards to employees for participation
in the program
ADOPTED this 20` day of June, 2006.
ATTEST:
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2006
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EMPLOYEE
HEALTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
William H. Droste, Mayor
Motion by: Seconded by:
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If you're obese, you're more likely to develop a number of potentially serious health problems
These may include
High blood pressure. As you put on weight, you gain mostly fatty tissue Just like other
parts of the body, this tissue relies on oxygen and nutrients in your blood to survive As
demand for oxygen and nutrients increases, the amount of blood circulating through your
body also increases More blood traveling through your arteries means added pressure
on your artery walls Weight gain also typically increases the level of insulin, a blood
sugar- controlling hormone in your blood The increase in insulin is associated with
retention of sodium and water, which increases blood volume In addition, excess weight
often is associated with an increase in your heart rate and a reduction in the capacity of
your blood vessels to transport blood All of these factors can increase blood pressure
Diabetes Obesity is a leading cause of type 2 diabetes Excess fat makes your body
resistant to Insulin, the hormone that helps your body maintain a proper level of a sugar
(glucose) in your blood If your body is resistant to insulin, your blood sugar is high
which isn't good and leads to negative health effects
Abnormal blood fats. A diet high in saturated fats red meat and fried foods, for
example can lead to obesity as well as elevated levels of low- density lipoprotein
"bad cholesterol Obesity is also associated with low levels of high density lipoprotein
("good cholesterol and high levels of trig lycendes Tnglycerides are the form in which
most fat exists in food as well as in your body Over time, abnormal blood fats can
contnbute to atherosclerosis the buildup of fatty deposits in arteries throughout your
body Atherosclerosis puts you at risk of coronary artery disease and stroke
Coronary artery disease. This 15 a form of cardiovascular disease It results from the
buildup of fatty deposits in arteries that supply your heart Over time these deposits can
narrow your heart's arteries so less blood flows to your heart Diminished blood flow to
your heart can cause chest pain (angina) Complete blockage can lead to a heart attack
Stroke Obesity is associated with atherosclerosis the buildup of fatty deposits in
arteries throughout your body including arteries in your brain If a blood clot forms in a
narrowed artery in your brain it can block blood flow to an area of your brain The result
is a stroke Being obese raises your risk of a stroke
Osteoarthrms. This Joint disorder most often affects the knees, hips and lower back
Excess weight puts extra pressure on these Joints and wears away the cartilage that
protects them, resulting in Joint pain and stiffness
Sleep apnea This serious condition causes a person to stop breathing for short periods
during sleep and to snore heavily The upper airway is blocked during sleep, which
results in frequent awakening at right and subsequent drowsiness during the day Most
people with sleep apnea are overweight, which contributes to a large neck and narrowed
airways
Cancer Many types of cancer are associated with being overweight In women, these
include cancers of the breast, uterus, cervix ovaries and gallbladder Overweight men
have a particularly higher risk of cancers of the colon, rectum and the prostate
Fatty liver disease When you're obese, fats can build up in your liver This fatty
accumulation can lead to inflammation and scarring of the liver Such scarring can cause
cirrhosis of the liver, even if you're not a heavy alcohol drinker
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Gallbladder disease. Because overweight people may produce more cholesterol, which
can be deposited in the gallbladder, the risk of gallstones is higher in obese people Fast
weight loss more than 3 pounds a week also can increase the risk of gallstones
Obesity can also contribute to gout, a joint disorder
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Diet Regular consumption of high calorie foods such as fast foods, contributes to weight
gain High -fat foods are dense in calories Loading up on soft drinks, candy and desserts
also promotes weight gain Foods and beverages like these are high in sugar and
calories
Inactivity Sedentary people are more likely to gain weight because they don't burn
calories through physical activities
Psychological factors Some people overeat to cope with problems or deal with
emotions, such as stress or boredom
Genetics If one or both of your parents are obese, your chances of being overweight are
greater Your genes may affect the amount of body fat you store and where that fat is
distnbuted But, your genetic makeup doesn't guarantee that you'll be obese
Age As you get older, you tend to be less active In addition, the amount of muscle in
your body tends to decrease with age This lower muscle mass leads to a decrease in
metabolism These changes also reduce calorie needs If you don't decrease your caloric
intake as you age, you'll likely gain weight
Cigarette smoking Smokers tend to gain weight after quitting This weight gain may be
partially due to nicotine's ability to raise the rate at which your body burns calories
(metabolic rate) When smokers stop, they burn fewer calories Smoking also affects
taste, quitting smoking makes food taste and smell better Former smokers often gain
weight because they eat more after they quit However, cigarette smoking is still
considered a greater threat to your health than is extra weight
Pregnancy During pregnancy a woman's weight necessarily increases Some women
find this weight difficult to lose after the baby is born This weight gain may contribute to
the development of obesity in women
Medications Corticosteroids and tricyclic antidepressants, in particular, can lead to
weight gain So can some high blood pressure and antipsychotic medications
Medical problems Uncommonly, obesity can be traced to a medical cause, such as low
thyroid function, excess production of hormones by the adrenal glands (Cushing's
syndrome) or other hormonal imbalances, such as polycystic ovary syndrome A low
metabolic rate is rare'y a cause of obesity A medical problem, such as arthritis, can also
lead to decreased activity, which can result in weight gain
Alcohol Drinking alcohol adds calories to your diet just one regular beer is about 150
calories If you don't cut back somewhere else, adding just one beer daily could cause a
weight gain of more than one pound a month Additionally, excessive drinking can
stimulate your appetite and make you less likely to control portion sizes
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