Worksite Wellness Program Data Organization

Keeping Worksite Wellness Program information organized is essential in order to be able to determine Worksite Wellness Program impact and member progress. Use the simple steps below to keep your information organized.

Manage Worksite Wellness Program information electronically.
• Storing Worksite Wellness Program outcomes information electronically is the best way to manage that information.
• An electronic system will enable you to review and analyze the information more efficiently.
• Scan old surveys and other Worksite Wellness Program information that exist only on paper into .pdf format for permanent storage.

Find the Worksite Wellness Program system that works best for you.
• Some employees are more comfortable with spreadsheet applications; others rather work with database applications.
• You will be more likely to use a Worksite Wellness Program that you are familiar and/or comfortable with.
• Standardize information collection and organization. Keep information columns/fields in the same order for all Corporate Wellness Programs.

Keep the Worksite Wellness Program as simple as possible.
• You do not have to be a Wellness Programming wizard or use complicated data entry interfaces in order to manage Worksite Wellness Program outcomes information.
• A simple spreadsheet is an excellent way to keep your information organized.

Store all Worksite Wellness Program data numerically.
• Using numbers (instead of words) will make the information much easier to enter and analyze. For example: use “1” for yes; “0” for no OR “1” for male; “2” for female.
• Number survey responses that contain strings of words. For example: instead of entering the responses: “patient education videos”, “news,” or “no TV,” number the responses so you only have to enter “1,” “2,” or “3.”

Label all Worksite Wellness Program data clearly.
• Ensure that all the data columns, rows, or fields are labeled. The information is worthless if you don’t know what information is in which column.
• The spreadsheet/database should include an explanation for column, row, field, and data abbreviations and a key for numbered responses.

Use consistent Worksite Wellness Program data units.
• Ensure that all information entered into a given column is expressed with the same unit of measure. For example, enter all heights as total inches, not as a combination of feet and inches.
Putting your data in order by using a simple system that works for you will enable you to track member accomplishments. Keeping your information organized also makes it easier to communicate Worksite Wellness Program impact to leadership and make Worksite Wellness Program improvements as needed.