The goal of biometric screening is to be proactive in the diagnosis, care and treatment of health conditions among employees. When employees participate in biometric screening, this provides our clinic staff with the tools they need to begin to create a roadmap to wellness for those employees. The importance of early intervention to treat conditions discovered through biometric screening cannot be overstated. Reaching out to an employee to ensure they’re scheduled for additional lab tests and screenings or imaging engages them, helps to develop relationships, and gives that employee a clear understanding of the services available to them through their clinic. Clinic staff will have an opportunity to share educational materials or advice, an important step in the long- term success of assisting that employee with lifestyle improvements. To assist with this critical step, ensure that biometric screenings are held at times and locations that are convenient for employers, employees, and clinic staff. This is a critical step in ensuring successful screening participation rates.
Emphasizing overall health, providing tools to help an employee improve chronic conditions, and developing relationships with health coaches and clinic staff are all pieces of critical outreach efforts to engage employees in actively managing their health. It all starts with a screening, and continues along a journey of managing and improving employee’s lives and overall wellbeing.