Another new label for a core EA practice. (Front Desk).

Should EAPs concern themselves with "disease management?" Is this one more example of our field being drawn into the world of health care at the expense of our workplace roots?

At first glance, that might seem to be the case. But looking more deeply, we find that effective disease management is not simply a medical function, In fact, EAPs long have been among the most effective components of the management of the disease of alcoholism. When EA professionals facilitate constructive confrontation of an alcoholic employee, follow up during and after treatment to ensure continued progress toward treatment and return-to-work goals, and consult with supervisors and work …