Understanding the Importance of Biometric Screenings for Employee Health
Biometric screenings provide valuable insights into current and potential health risks, helping employees identify areas for improvement. Learn how these screenings are conducted, why they are essential, and how they benefit participants' overall well-being. Explore the comprehensive coverage offered by HealthSelect plans and the convenience of accessing results online. Contact RediClinic to schedule on-site biometric screenings for your workforce.
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What is Biometric Screening? Biometric screening provides information about current and potential health risks.
Why Biometric Screening? Employees learn valuable information about their health.
Biometric screenings at your worksite A biometric screening reveals a participant's current state of health and helps to identify any risks - participants will learn what areas of their health may need improvement
Biometric screenings at your worksite UnitedHealthcare has contracted with RediClinic to provide onsite biometric screenings for HealthSelect participants in the following counties: Hays, Bexar, Medina, Harris, Montgomery, Galveston, Comal, Waller, Fort Bend, Travis and Williamson
Biometric screenings at your worksite Biometric screenings are covered at 100% by the HealthSelect plan with no cost to the participant and include the following tests: total cholesterol with HDL/LDL, glucose, hemoglobin (A1C), blood count (CBC), comprehensive metabolic panel and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
Biometric screenings at your worksite Results are available within 3-5 days through the RediClinic secure online patient portal at http://myrediclinic.com/ participants will be given login information when their biometric screening is performed results can be shared with the participant s PCP if the PCP s information is provided
Biometric screenings at your worksite RediClinic requires a minimum of 50 participants and at least a 30 day lead time to prepare for the event
Biometric screenings at your worksite Contact Shannon Blair with RediClinic by email at Shannon.Blair@rediclinic.com or phone at (281) 825-6237 or Marsha Teuton with RediClinic by email at Marsha.Teuton@rediclinic.com or phone at (713) 384-1677 to schedule your onsite biometric screenings
Best Practices How to drive engagement: Incentives help (i.e., wellness leave) Email from senior leadership Increase awareness with Know Your Numbers presentation Posters throughout worksite
Planning for Screening Plan for 1 2 visits from RediClinic staff: Space considerations visit Technology check visit
Space Considerations Area for registration Area for BP, height, weight, waist measurements Area for blood draw Area for clinical counseling
Space Considerations Furniture needs: Table and chairs How many of each depends on space configuration Proximity to electrical outlets for registration tables
Technology Contact your IT department RediClinic will need WiFi and electrical access RediClinic will need help with laptop(s) and printer(s) RediClinic will need Internet access
Participant Sign-up With RediClinic s assistance, determine how many time slots per hour Sign-up sheet should be readily accessible (ERS posted on Intranet) Day of: print multiple copies; ask RediClinic how many their staff needs
Participant Sign-up cont Send reminder email day before or morning of screening Be prepared to call no-shows to remind them Call anyone on the waiting list or send an email to invite walk-ins after checking with RediClinic
Reminders for participants Bring government-issued ID Bring HealthSelect insurance card Short sleeve shirts allow for easier blood draw Drink plenty of water throughout the day Each visit takes 20 to 30 minutes
Biometric Screening Recap Contact RediClinic at least 30 days in advance of screening date RediClinic requires a minimum of 50 participants If possible, offer two dates for screening
