Accreditation Of Employee Assistance Programs (Employee Assistance Quarterly) [Paperback]

R Paul Maiden (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0789026449 | ISBN-13: 978-0789026446 | Publication Date: December 18, 2004 | Edition: 1

Explore the evolution, development, and applications of accreditation standards for employee assistance programs!

Accreditation ensures private or public sector organizations that an employee assistance program (EAP) has an acceptable level of experience, advisement, and expertise. Accreditation of Employee Assistance Programs examines all facets of EAP accreditation while revealing the council on accreditation (COA) standards. Thorough and focused chapters discuss the value of EAP accreditation to future customers, the development of accreditation standards for employee assistance programs, and the smoothest road to travel to your destination of EAP accreditation.

Accreditation of Employee Assistance Programs describes in depth the evolution, development, and applications of accreditation standards for EAPs. Respected authorities discuss the history and outlook of accreditation while providing valuable information on the entire process. Illustrative case studies provide further valuable insight.

Accreditation of Employee Assistance Programs explores:

• the history of accreditation of EAPs in the United States and Canada
  
• EAP core technology
  
• the best strategies for developing standards for accreditation
  
• the COAs employee accreditation process
  
• in-depth accreditation case studies
  
• the future of credentialing and accreditation in EAPs
  

Thorough and informative, Accreditation of Employee Assistance Programs is of interest to those in employee assistance professions, benefits consultants, human resource managers, and students in the EAP field.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Provides a clear understanding to the evolution of the certification and accreditation process in the EA industry." -- Paul A. Courtois, MSW, MBA, Manager, Employee Assistance Program, Owens Corning World Headquarters

"Recommended for both neophytes and seasoned employee assistance professionals." -- George T. Watkins, MA, Publisher, EAP Digest --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 218 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (December 18, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789026449
• ISBN-13: 978-0789026446
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 6.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,947,400 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)