D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 6, r. 6-B2013

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 6-B2013 - WELLNESS PROGRAM

2013.1

The District of Columbia government shall maintain a wellness program to improve and promote the health and fitness of its employees.

2013.2

The wellness program applies to all District agencies, including independent District agencies and the Council of the District of Columbia, but excluding boards and commissions, Advisory Neighborhood Commissions, and the Courts.

2013.3

Each agency shall designate one employee as the agency's wellness coordinator who will be responsible for implementing the wellness policy in the agency and facilitating wellness programs.

2013.4

DCHR, in collaboration with the Department of Health, will provide guidance and assistance to agencies in the development of a comprehensive wellness program. The components of the wellness program shall include:

(a) A wellness leader at the management level who has direct access to the agency head. The individual will be responsible for creating a workplace wellness infrastructure for the agency.

(b) A wellness committee that includes employees who represent a cross section of the agency's population.

(c) A chair or co-chair(s) elected by the wellness committee to conduct its meetings and lead activities.

2013.5

The wellness program shall include initiatives that:

(a) Establish measurable goals for improving the health of the District of Columbia government employees;

(b) Improve nutrition in the workplace, including:

(1) Opportunities for employees to store lunches and foods in District buildings;

(2) Promoting the availability and consumption of water throughout the day;

(c) Improve the physical fitness of employees and physical activity during the work day with the supervisor's approval, including:

(1) Providing opportunities for employees to exercise at their desks and offices; and

(2) Ensuring that staircases are accessible and their use is encouraged;

(d) Promote healthy living and educating employees about physical activity, healthy eating, stress management, and disease prevention;

(e) Provide for early detection and screening for key health indicators; and

(f) Support changes in the work environment to encourage healthy behaviors and breastfeeding and promote occupational safety and health.

2013.6

Upon request by DCHR, each agency must complete workplace wellness surveys and submit reports on the wellness activities provided to their employees.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 6, r. 6-B2013

Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 5874 (5/10/2019)