Steps To Creating A Healthy Workplace Policy
Steps To Creating A Healthy Workplace Policy
Steps To Creating A Healthy Workplace Policy
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to develop policies<br />
STEPS TO CREATING A HEALTHY WORKPLACE POLICY<br />
STEP 1<br />
STEP 8<br />
STEP 2<br />
STEP 7<br />
STEP 3<br />
STEP 6<br />
STEP 4<br />
STEP 5<br />
Adapted with permission from THCU at Public Health Ontario,<br />
Developing Health Promotion Policies, March 31, 2004, Page 4.
STEPS TO CREATING A HEALTHY WORKPLACE POLICY<br />
STEP 1 – Identify/Describe/Analyze the Problem<br />
Obtain a detailed understanding of the specific problem. This will be a foundation<br />
for developing clear goals, assessing options, and building support for the policy<br />
among decision makers.<br />
STEP 2 – Assess Readiness for <strong>Policy</strong> Development<br />
Determine whether to proceed. This decision should be based on whether your<br />
workplace is ready for a specific policy and your organization is ready to lead or<br />
support the process.<br />
STEP 3 – Develop Goals, Objectives and <strong>Policy</strong> Options<br />
Define clear goals and objectives for the policy change and generate a list of policy<br />
options that you want decision makers to consider.<br />
STEP 4 – Identify Decision Makers and Influences<br />
Decide which decision makers will be the focus of our support-building efforts.<br />
Choosing the wrong people can waste resources and may even jeopardize future<br />
strategies if you approach people at the wrong level or wrong time.<br />
STEP 5 – Build Support for the <strong>Policy</strong><br />
Choose channels and vehicles through which to try to persuade decision makers to<br />
proceed with policy development and develop messages that are put forth using<br />
these methods.<br />
STEP 6 – Write and/or Revise the <strong>Policy</strong><br />
Define the specific logistical and legal details about a policy. The precise wording<br />
of a policy often dictates whether or not it is passed.<br />
STEP 7 – Implement the <strong>Policy</strong><br />
Ensure that all prerequisites are in place for policy implementation and then<br />
implement the policy. Many policies have been retracted upon realizing that<br />
implementation is impractical, too costly, too controversial, or progress toward the<br />
ultimate goal cannot be demonstrated.<br />
STEP 8 – Evaluate and Monitor the <strong>Policy</strong><br />
Develop and manage a system for evaluating the long-term effectiveness,<br />
feasibility and support for a policy. Early identification of problems and timely<br />
policy amendments may help avoid full retraction of a policy when implementation<br />
presents challenges. Thorough evaluations will also help to demonstrate<br />
accountability to stakeholders and reduce implementation costs.<br />
Adapted with permission from THCU at Public Health Ontario, The Eight <strong>Steps</strong><br />
<strong>To</strong> Developing A Health Communication Promotion <strong>Policy</strong>, April 29, 2009.<br />
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