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Health promotion in the operating room--a quality improvement project.
Michele Brunges1, Gail Avigne, Mike Wasik
1Shands at the University of Florida, Gainesville, USA.
AORN Journal
|March 15, 2006
Summary
Workplace wellness programs can improve employee health. This study shows an onsite fitness program positively impacted the health of perioperative personnel.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Health Promotion
- Quality Improvement
Background:
- Rising healthcare expenditures and an aging workforce necessitate cost-effective employee health solutions.
- Companies are increasingly implementing workplace wellness initiatives to manage costs and improve employee well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of an onsite fitness program on the health status of perioperative personnel.
- To assess the effectiveness of a quality improvement initiative focused on employee wellness.
Main Methods:
- A quality improvement initiative was conducted.
- The health status of perioperative personnel was assessed before and after participation in an onsite fitness program.
Main Results:
- Employee health status showed improvement following participation in the onsite fitness program.
- The initiative demonstrated a positive effect on the well-being of perioperative staff.
Conclusions:
- Onsite fitness programs can be an effective strategy for improving employee health in healthcare settings.
- Workplace wellness initiatives contribute to better health outcomes for perioperative personnel.