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Linking individual and organizational wellness.

J F Canosa1, L M Lewandowski

  • 1St. Joseph's Hospital Medical Center, Paterson, NJ.

Health Progress (Saint Louis, Mo.)
|August 6, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are evolving to include wellness and prevention. St. Joseph's EAP enhanced services, addressed organizational issues, and improved employee support, demonstrating program value.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Organizational Psychology
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) traditionally address substance abuse and stress.
  • There is a growing trend for EAPs to incorporate wellness and prevention strategies.
  • Hospitals are increasingly focusing on employee well-being and organizational health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the evolution and enhancements of a hospital-based Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • To illustrate how an EAP can address employee needs and drive organizational change.
  • To highlight the importance of EAP responsiveness and strategic marketing.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a short-term, problem-solving counseling program for mental health services.
  • Utilizing client feedback and surveys to identify and address organizational issues.
  • Investing in targeted interventions such as management training and nurse-physician collaboration initiatives.

Main Results:

  • Increased responsiveness to employee mental health needs through a structured counseling program.
  • Initiation of organizational changes based on employee feedback, including leadership training and improved communication strategies.
  • Development of support groups and seminars to enhance interprofessional collaboration and address specific workplace complaints.

Conclusions:

  • Hospital EAPs can effectively integrate wellness and prevention into their services.
  • Client feedback is a valuable tool for driving positive organizational change and improving employee support.
  • Effective marketing and documentation of strategic benefits are crucial for EAP sustainability and growth.

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