When selecting a program from a vendor, you should ask the following questions:

• How many worksites have done the program?



• To what types of employee populations was the program offered?



• What educational materials are used?



• Will the program meet the needs of employees?



• What are the techniques used to help change behaviors?



• Does the program help people move through stages of readiness to make health behavior changes?



• How do you market the program to employees?



• What follow-up do you provide?



• How do you make referrals for medical care or other supportive services employees may need?



• How do you know the program works?



• How do you measure participant satisfaction?