title: Employee health services integration: meeting the challenge. Successful program.
abstract: 1. The first step of a successful Employee Health Service integration is to have a plan supported by management. The plan must be presented to the employees prior to implementation in a "user friendly" manner. 2. Prior to computerization of employee health records, a record order system must be developed to prevent duplication and to enhance organization. 3. Consistency of services offered must be maintained. Each employee must have the opportunity to receive the same service. Complexity of services will determine the site of delivery. 4. Integration is a new and challenging development for the health care field. Flexibility and brainstorming are necessary in an attempt to meet both employee and employer needs.
authors.affiliation: Employee Health Service, Pittsburgh Mercy Health System, PA, USA.
authors.forename: Y C
authors.initials: YC
authors.lastname: Lang
mesh_terms: D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D009785:Occupational Health Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009786:Occupational Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016730:Program Development