Workplace Wellness Program Data Organization
Keeping Workplace Wellness Program data organized is critical in order to be able to determine Workplace Wellness Program impact and participant progress. Use the simple steps below to keep your data organized.
Manage Workplace Wellness Program data electronically.
• Storing Workplace Wellness Program outcomes data electronically is the best way to manage that information.
• An electronic system will enable you to review and analyze the data more efficiently.
• Scan old surveys and other Workplace Wellness Program information that exist only on paper into .pdf format for permanent storage.
Find the Workplace Wellness Program system that works best for you.
• Some people are more comfortable with spreadsheet applications; others rather work with database applications.
• You will be more likely to use a Workplace Wellness Program that you are familiar and/or comfortable with.
• Standardize data collection and organization. Keep data columns/fields in the same order for all Workplace Wellness Programs.
Keep the Workplace 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 Workplace Wellness Program outcomes data.
• A simple spreadsheet is an excellent way to keep your data organized.
Store all Workplace Wellness Program data numerically.
• Using numbers (instead of words) will make the data 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 Workplace Wellness Program data clearly.
• Ensure that all the data columns, rows, or fields are labeled. The data is worthless if you don’t know what data 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 Workplace Wellness Program data units.
• Ensure that all data 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 participant accomplishments. Keeping your data organized also makes it easier to communicate Workplace Wellness Program impact to leadership and make Workplace Wellness Program improvements as needed.
