Management support, worksite culture, and local resources for healthier employees: The veterans affairs experience

摘要

OBJECTIVE:: To determine whether a worksite culture of health exists within the Veterans Health Administration and implications on integrating employee health promotion programs. METHODS:: Three national surveys were used - an organizational health survey, a health behaviors survey, and a worksite environment survey. Cross-sectional associations between measures of organizational health and employee health behaviors and between measures of organizational health and worksite environment were assessed. RESULTS:: There were significant associations between a number of organizational health measures and a combined measure of health behaviors. Likewise, presence of employee-wellness committees and/or coaches was significantly associated with higher appraisal on organizational health measures. CONCLUSION:: Results suggest that a worksite culture of health exists in some but not all facilities within Veterans Health Administration; this has implications for integrating employee health promotion programs systemwide. A phased-in approach is likely warranted.