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Occupational health program development
D P Deeter1, R E Prier, J M Schmith
1Preventive Medicine Department, 10th Medical Laboratory, Landstuhl, West Germany.
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
|May 1, 1987
Summary
Developing an occupational health program for US Army employees in Europe required a flexible functional approach due to complex organizational and legal factors. This model addressed challenges in service delivery for a large, dispersed workforce.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Public Health Policy
- Military Medicine
Background:
- A large-scale occupational health program was needed for 300,000 U.S. Army employees stationed in Europe.
- Traditional occupational health models were insufficient due to the unique complexities of the military environment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and describe a novel occupational health program model tailored to the specific needs of U.S. Army personnel in Europe.
- To address the challenges posed by complex command structures, geographical dispersion, and diverse regulatory requirements.
Main Methods:
- A 'functional approach' to occupational health was conceptualized and designed.
- The model focused on adaptability and tailoring services to overcome logistical and administrative hurdles.
Main Results:
- The functional approach provided a framework to manage occupational health for a large, geographically dispersed, and complex organization.
- It facilitated the delineation of responsibilities and adaptation of services despite limited resources and diverse regulations.
Conclusions:
- The functional approach to occupational health is a viable and necessary strategy for large, complex military populations.
- This model offers a flexible solution for delivering tailored occupational health services in challenging environments.