Creating and sustaining integrated prevention approaches in a large health care organization

Large organizations have the resources to build a comprehensive set of programs, policies, and services in an environment that protects and promotes the health, safety, and well-being of their workforce. With reference to relevant literature, this chapter portrays the experience of Dartmouth-Hitchcock (D-H), an academic medical center, as a model for creating a comprehensive and effective Total Worker Health (TWH) program in a large organization. The chapter begins with a consideration of how the culture of the organization and its mission, vision, and values shape the focus and sustainability of a TWH program. It introduces an approach to building and integrating a team with a common vision and measurable goals. The chapter explores employee engagement and the creation of a supportive environment along with a suite of programs and services to achieve TWH goals. The chapter concludes with a review of obstacles encountered in developing the program. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: create)