Focus Workplace offers this health service program that provides an understanding of the modifiable risk factors of cardiovascular disease in a workforce population.

CardioView – Health Risk Assessment is a health service program offered by Focus Workplace. The purpose is to provide an understanding of the modifiable risk factors of cardiovascular disease in a workforce population. There are benefits to both the individual and to the organization.

How it works

Employees participate on a voluntary basis. They complete a confidential medical questionnaire and undergo a brief examination (height, weight and measurements). A drop of blood is collected from a pinprick of the finger and analyzed using a specialized machine. All the data is entered into the Focus Workplace computer program. The results are compared to a database of findings from similar age/sex individuals from across North America. A personalized report is generated immediately and presents the findings in terms of “cardiac age”. Cardiac age may be more or less than chronological age based on lifestyle choices made by the individual. The report is presented to the employee in a one-on-one session. The employee has an opportunity to discuss the findings and, if necessary, discuss how to address items of concern.

Benefits

• Increase awareness of cardiac disease and lifestyle driven risk factors
• Individual report presents the findings in an easy to understand format
• One-on-one session allows employee to ask questions and discuss concerns
• Individual sessions are not rushed (unlike family doctor appointments)
• Potential to identify undiagnosed conditions (ie. diabetes, high blood pressure)
• Aggregate report allows employer to target wellness program to workforce specific concerns
• Employees perceive the employer to be truly concerned about their wellbeing

Logistics

• CardioView clinics scheduled to accommodate all employees (different shifts)
• Program is promoted by management with assistance from Focus Workplace
• Onsite clinics require an enclosed room
• Approximately 15 minutes per individual session
• Privacy and confidentiality is maintained at all times
• Data is maintained by Focus Workplace in a secure fashion
• Annual clinics compare individual data on an ongoing basis (easy to track progress)