Worksite Heart Health Improvement Project + Function Focused Care
August 19, 2026
I am reaching out to invite your assisted living community to participate in a federally funded research study, the Worksite Heart Health Improvement Project + Function Focused Care (WHHIP+FFC).
The goal of this study is to evaluate a program designed to reduce staff stress, increase physical activity, and improve workplace outcomes, while also examining the impact on residents’ physical activity and function.
Participating communities will receive:
- A 12-month worksite wellness program at no cost
- Compensation for facility champions and stakeholder team members
- Funding to support wellness and physical activity initiatives
- Exercise and wellness equipment that will remain at the facility
- Incentives for participating staff
Our research team will manage participant recruitment, data collection, and intervention delivery, with all activities scheduled to minimize disruption to resident care and daily operations.
If you are interested in learning more, we would welcome the opportunity to schedule a brief 15-minute call at your convenience. Please email Dr. Kelly Doran at kdoran@umaryland.edu or call her at 410-706-5470 to learn more.