WWS can test your employee’s lung function and detail a measurement graph report.

Normally $35/person, for bookings made in August, it will only cost $25/person +gst

Terms and Conditions:
Onsite Service – Travel, admin and set-up fee not included. A minimum of 5 staff members per visit applies.

Thank you for reading and we hope you keep your Workplaces a healthier, happier productive business, from the WWS Team!

Is your workplace challenged by absenteeism and/or lesser productivity due to chronic illness?
Do you wish to create greater awareness (through knowledge and self management) of your managers and workers about chronic diseases like Diabetes, Heart Disease, Lung Illnesses and Gout?
Does your organisation regularly measure performance parameters like absenteeism, days lost to injury, morale or productivity?
Do you have a screening/health monitoring programme already in place?

If you have answered Yes to all of the above then we would like to hear from you about joining our Workplace Chronic Disease Awareness Pilot

We at Workplace Wellness Systems have a background in Primary Care with a mission to increase enhanced awareness of Chronic Disease in the workplace.

We’re offering to conduct FREE seminars in your workplace around the following health topics:
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Cardiovascular (Heart Disease)
• Chronic Airways Disease and Smoking
• Gout
• Acute/Flu-like Illnesses

You can expect this to enhance your screening/health monitoring approach by improving the performance measures aligned to your workforce.

Conditions:
1. It is expected that you are committed to a screening/health monitoring programme
2. Delivery is customised dependent upon the health topics of relevance at each site

Expressions of Interest can be directed to Audrey
E: audreym@workplacewellnesssystems.co.nz
T: (09) 265 4959

WWS Awareness looks at aspects like Health and Safety days, lunchtime discussions, wellness days and seminars

WWS Work/Life Balance can be a group discussion on topics like stress management, flexible work options, financial management and English as a second language

WWS Clinical Decision Support – WWS can monitor employees by giving constant health checks including vision screening, hearing tests and lung function checks

WWS Personal Development – this includes aspects of Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Cervical Screening, Smoking Cessation, Diabetes management and breast screening.

WWS Work Areas – involves pain/discomfort management, work related health risks, noise management, injury management and rehabilitation.

We can work together with you to tailor and meet your objectives alongside any budget requirements.
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August 2010 Spiro Special
(all bookings essential)

WWS can test your employee’s lung function and detail a measurement graph report.
Normally $35/person, in August it will only cost $25/person +gst
Terms and Conditions: Onsite Service – Travel, admin and set-up fee not included and a minimum of 5 staff members per visit.

How to keep your workplace a healthier and safer place
What is interesting is that a lot of organisations do not realise how vital simple recruiting processes can save (long term), a healthier place for themselves and others. Companies that do have drug and alcohol procedures in place prevent a lot of their time and costs by smartly gaining a Pre-employment medical check prior to recruiting their potential clients to gain an introduction of candidates either being fit or unfit for different roles.

I drug tested a past candidate who expressed at the time how he urgently needed work and was not aware of a drug test prior to his interview. His result was positive and this allowed our client to gain awareness before recruiting the candidate, the risks involved if they did recruit him.

Pre/post-employment medicals guarantee satisfied employers are recruiting suitable staff for vacant positions and are not creating a risk for their work colleagues, business, clients, production, health and safety, morale and public image. If not offered at a pre-employment stage, drug and alcohol testing can be done on a random basis.

The drug and alcohol risks companies could face in their work areas can create lost time, absenteeism and dissatisfied customers which are a few results of not having a drug and alcohol procedure in place, when companies could be concentrating on more vital objectives like business success and growth.

Workplace Wellness can assist companies by carrying out Drug and Alcohol tests according to Australian and New Zealand standards (AS/NZS 4308:2001) by using a specimen instant six pot drug test kit which tests for the following drugs:

 Amphetamines
 Benzodiazepines
 Cocaine
 THC (Marijuana)
 Methamphetamines (“P”)
 Opiates

An adulteration detection strip is also identified to detect substances which may have been used to alter the specimen.

Alcohol tests are tested by a breathalyzer which is similar to what the NZ Police use. The result is recorded and the employer is notified.

Employers who choose to use these procedures can rest assure that our team will assist them in creating and making positive Drug and Alcohol processes that suit whilst creating a healthier and safer place for their organisation.

WWS can test the vision of your employees which includes a questionnaire and the screening test consisting of 10-15mins max depending on each individual.

Book your employees vision screening test at our WWS clinic in East Tamaki for only $25 per person (normally $35/person).

If you require Onsite vision testing, an additional set-up, travel and admin fee will apply with a minimum requirement of 5 staff members same day and same worksite.

INFLUENZA VACCINATIONS
June is the last month to get your workplace covered from the influenza and swine flu viruses. Contact us now to organise your vouchers or onsite booking before 30 June 2010.

A healthy lifestyle impacts every part of your day to day work environment. Workplace Wellness Programmes translate into fewer injuries, less human errors and a more harmonious office environment. They also let you know that your organisation is concerned about your general health and well-being.

In 2000, cardiovascular (heart) disease was the leading cause of death, accounting for 40% of all deaths in New Zealand₁. Earlier intervention in the workplace through health monitoring and workplace wellness programmes will identify workers within your organisation needing access to and further coordination of their healthcare status. This can be enabled through reduction of risk factors including smoking, weight control and blood pressure (hypertension) for cardiovascular disease needing education to support and referral where needed for further investigation, treatment and coordination.

Stress from the workday also affects our personal relationships and activities. Human beings are just not designed to magically morph into someone else as we leave our work environment.

Taking advantage of wellness programmes not only will help workers succeed more during work hours, it will give them (you) more energy and patience for their home and personal life spheres as well. This cycle of success revolves optimally if all is balancing!!

For the Employer:

Studies vary but the main preventable contributors to employee absenteeism are typically:

• Physical illness/Depression/anxiety/other mental health disorders – 66%
• Stress – 60%
• [Negative] Relationship with supervisor or manager – 44%
• Co-worker conflict in the workplace – 28%

Optimal performance is achieved through the synergistic benefits of a healthy body, physical fitness, emotional stability and a positive outlook.

Organisational benefits:
• Wellness reduces absenteeism and lost productivity through less downtime and costs incurred in recruitment, selection and advertising
• Organisational energy is revitalised with a more attentive, focused workforce, unleashing more productivity
• Organisational morale is high and the vision of care for your team members is enhanced internally and externally to your clients, partners
• Your organisation will retain its key personnel, motivate all team members and attract more personnel
• Your internal risk management profile reduces (accredited employer programmes, liability/other insurances)
• Economically, wellness programmes are documented as returning a positive health impact and a positive cost-benefit equation. Cost-benefit analyses of wellness programmes deliver $1.50 to $13 per $1 invested, depending on specificity (gains measured in reduced absenteeism, reduced staff turnover, reduced stress, productivity gains, improved morale and lower healthcare costs

Where do I start?
No one organisation is the same so the solution applies specifically to the context and profile of your workplace.

We come to you to better understand and then work with you to deliver your desired outcomes!!

1. Hay D. Cardiovascular Disease in New Zealand, 2004. A summary of recent statistical information. Technical Report, No 82, Heart Foundation 2004

Our approved vaccinators are readily available for your onsite service or at our clinics if vouchers are preferred.

This year’s vaccine contains protection from:

• H1N1 (Swine Flu)
• Perth influenza
• Brisbane influenza

Why is influenza immunisation needed every year?

Annual immunisation is required for two key reasons:

1. Protection lessens over time
2. Each year, influenza can be caused by different influenza viruses that are not represented in the previous year’s vaccine.  The vaccine is reformulated annually to contain the most up to date composition of viral antigens, to ensure your employees get the best vaccine match against likely circulating strains. (For more information, visit www.influenza.org.nz)

Onsite Service – A minimum of 12 people is required per visit and final confirmed numbers for an onsite service will be the total invoiced.  Staff who are absent on the day will be given a voucher.

Onsite staff numbers of 12 – 23 - $25+gst/person

Onsite staff numbers of 24 to 36 – $24+gst/person

Onsite staff numbers of 36 to 47 – $23+gst/person

Onsite staff numbers of 48 to 99 – $22+gst/person

Onsite staff numbers of 100+ – $21+gst/person

Offsite Service – For staff numbers of 11 and under, or for a more preferred solution, you can purchase our Influenza Vouchers available now and can be used before or on 30 June 2010.   The cost for one voucher is $25 plus gst (normally $28+gst).  All WWS vouchers can be used at the closest East Tamaki Healthcare clinic to your workplace.

ETHC Clinics are located in: Airport Oaks, Bairds Rd, Chapel Park, Dawson Rd, Dannemora, East Tamaki, Glen Innes, Otara Town Centre, Mangere Town Centre, Manurewa, Sandringham and Sylvia Park.

NISG Influenza Posters & Resources are available for free with our services, if required to notify staff and for more information about the prescribed medicine.

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To confirm your bookings, purchase vouchers and/or gain more information:

See our website www.workplacewellnesssystems.co.nz

Contact Audrey on Ph: (09) 265 4959 or Email: audreym@workplacewellnessystems.co.nz

Offsite Service – For staff numbers of 11 or less, you can purchase our Influenza Vouchers which are now available for $25 +gst each (was $28 +gst).  They can be used before or on 30 June 2010 at the closest East Tamaki Healthcare clinic to your workplace.

ETHC Clinics are located in: Airport Oaks, Bairds Rd, Chapel Park, Dawson Rd, Dannemora, East Tamaki, Glen Innes, Otara Town Centre, Mangere Town Centre, Manurewa, Sandringham and Sylvia Park (www.ethc.co.nz).

Onsite Service – The cost for an onsite service is also $25 plus gst per person.  A minimum of 12 people is required for this service per visit.  Final confirmed numbers for an onsite service will be the total invoiced.  A discount will be offered for staff numbers of 24+.

Flu Vaccinations:
 Provide an economically healthier and safer place for all
 Reduce staff absenteeism in the workplace

Our WWS service is effective and efficient with quality vaccines used.

We will assist you to prepare the onsite/offsite process by:

• providing you with free NISG (National Influenza Strategy Group) brochures for before and after the influenza is given to staff (onsite & offsite service).
• providing you with free NISG notification posters for your staff awareness and assist you in preparing staff schedules for the day (onsite service only).

Influenza resources for your organisation can also be downloaded which includes the 2010 NISG brochure ’3 Simple Steps to help fight Influenza this year including Swine Flu’ - PROTECT YOURSELF, PROTECT YOUR FAMILY, PROTECT YOUR COMMUNITY.

Look up our Influenza 2009 testimonials.

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To confirm your bookings, vouchers and gain more information:
See our website www.workplacewellnesssystems.co.nz
Contact Audrey on Ph: (09) 265 4959
Email: audreym@workplacewellnessystems.co.nz

Thanks for reading,
WWS Team

‘healthy, happy, productive business communities’

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Let Workplace Wellness Systems be your partner assisting you in Occupational Health and Wellness solutions for your organisation.

Flu Vaccinations provide:

• An economically healthier and safer place for all
• Reduces staff absenteeism in the workplace

Service is:

• Effective and Efficient
• Quality vaccines used

Download the following NISG resources for updated influenza information:

3 steps to help fight Influenza

The Difference between Influenza and the Cold

Onsite Service – This year the cost for our onsite service is $25 plus gst per person.  A minimum of 12 people is required for this service per visit.  Final confirmed numbers for an onsite service will be the total invoiced.

Offsite Service – For less than 12 people, you can purchase our Influenza Vouchers which are available now and can be used before or on 30 June 2010.  The cost for one voucher is $28 plus gst.  All WWS vouchers can be used at the closest East Tamaki Healthcare clinic to your workplace.

ETHC Clinics are located in: Airport Oaks, Bairds Rd, Chapel Park, Dawson Rd, Dannemora, East Tamaki, Glen Innes, Otara Town Centre, Mangere Town Centre, Manurewa, Sandringham and Sylvia Park.

2009 Testimonies:

‘Very happy with your service, team were very helpful and professional” The Warehouse Limited

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‘We would like to thank you & your colleague for the Onsite Flu Vaccination at Wiri. Your service was excellent! I believe we have less people sick from the flu this winter.   Once again thank you for all your hard work.  Warehouse Stationery

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 ‘The service we received regarding the flu vaccinations was professional, friendly and efficient’.  Thank you and best regards, Holiday Inn Auckland Airport (Centra)

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 ‘The service provided for the day was excellent - I felt it was well organised and we were looked after very well.  The process was very smooth.   I hope that in future we do have the same service’.   Westpac NZ Limited – Manukau

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Don’t forget our March offer for Audiometry (hearing) Tests

WWS can test the baseline hearing of employees protecting the organisation from the future concerns regarding noise induced hearing loss.  This includes: Health history questionnaire, noise exposure history, reference assessment/otoscopic examination and a screening test. 

Book your Audiometry tests at our clinic in East Tamaki this month for only $37 per person (normally $48/person).

If you require Onsite Audiometry testing, cost will be the same provided a quiet room is organised. A travel fee will also be charged and a minimum requirement of 5 staff members at one time is essential.

To confirm your bookings, vouchers and gain further information:

See our website www.workplacewellnesssystems.co.nz

Contact Audrey on Ph: (09) 265 4959 or Email: audreym@workplacewellnessystems.co.nz

WWS can test the baseline hearing of employees protecting the organisation from the future concerns regarding noise induced hearing loss.  This includes: Health history questionnaire, noise exposure history, reference assessment/otoscopic examination and a screening test. 

Book your Audiometry tests at our WWS clinic in East Tamaki for only $37 per person (normally $48/person).

If you require Onsite Audiometry testing, cost will be the same provided a quiet room is organised. A travel fee will also be charged and a minimum requirement of 5 staff members at one time is essential.

If you require any of our services during this period, please contact us to confirm your appointment beforehand. 

2010 Influenza Immunisations

We are currently confirming details for this season’s immunisations.  Vaccines are not available until mid March so keep an eye out later this month for the update so you are fully aware for your employees.

To confirm your booking or gain further information:

See our website www.workplacewellnesssystems.co.nz or contact Audrey on

Ph: (09) 265 4959 or email: audreym@workplacewellnessystems.co.nz