The OHP in healthcare effectively assumes a responsible role for the occupational health of employees and, in sum, is responsible and accountable for the overall work health and safety of the healthcare organization.
Rationale:
The OHP is aware of the culture, mission and business goals – as well as the related health and safety needs – of the individual healthcare organization.
Objectives:
Contribute to the overall health of the workforce.
Initiate program planning and goal development.
Implement policy and procedure protocols.
Collaborate with management on implementation of goals.
Evaluate achievement of goals and objectives.
Implement quality improvement and cost containment programs.
Recognize cultural diversity and age-related needs of the workforce.
