Table 5.

Criteria Used to Develop Interpretative Assessments for the Swift Worksite Assessment and Translation (SWAT) Project

Category	Criteria
Program goals and components
Goals	Program design is clearly articulated. Program activities are logically related to goals. Participants understand the goals of the program. Management and program staff share same goals.
Components	Practices offered are tailored to workforce(s). Both nutrition and physical activity practices offered. Program provides feedback on participant progress. Program offers reinforcement to employees — that is, use of incentives, encouragement by staff, and social support. Practices appear acceptable or appealing to employees. Program has effective coordination with medical services.
Reach and participation	All employees are eligible for program. Participation rates are similar for men and women, among different cultural groups, by all levels and types of employees. Spouses and family members are eligible and participate. Participation rates are meeting program's goal. Definition of participation is satisfactory.
Policy supports (refers to organizational policies that support a "culture of wellness")	No-smoking policies. Healthy food at meetings. Release time to exercise. Health care incentives.
Environmental supports	Exercise/fitness areas and locker rooms. Stairwells or other building design features to promote exercise. Outside walking/cycling paths and bike racks. Break rooms/refrigerators/microwaves. Vending machines/cafeteria offering healthy foods. Signage, posted newsletters, and e-mail messages promoting participation.
Community supports	Strong health-promoting organization-community partnerships. Community environmental support (eg, bike/walking trails, parks). Community-based medical/health events/initiatives. Public education/social marketing efforts. State health department support/resources.
Sustainability	Management support is evident. Program has an active wellness planning/advisory committee. Health promotion integrated throughout corporate culture. Program costs likely to provide return on investment.
Program tracking and evaluation
Program delivery	Tracking of interventions. Tracking of employees (ie, participation and intensity). Tracking of program costs.
Key measurements (specific measures are keyed to specific program elements, tactics, or strategies)	Health risk appraisal. Biomedical — measured weight, height, waist circumference, blood pressure, cholesterol. Behavioral — diet and physical activity. Subjective — participants' satisfaction and engagement. Fiscal — costs for facilities, staff, and incentives. Other measurements on specific changes or effects of strategies (eg, change in vending machine options, new pedometer program).
Data collection process	Data are stored and managed with easy-to-use database technology. Staff are skilled in data management and retrieval. Individual data are collected systematically. Data are collected at meaningful intervals. Entry allows for reporting both cross-sectionally and longitudinally. Entry allows for reporting by category (eg, sex, age, job category). Program staff review reports regularly.