In managing employee health, which practice protects worker confidentiality while screening for illness?

• A. Use confidential screening processes and restrict ill employees as needed.
• B. Publicly post health status of employees.
• C. Share health information with all coworkers.
• D. Do not screen employees.

Answer: (A)

Protecting confidentiality while screening for illness means conducting screenings privately and keeping health information secure, with access limited to those who need to know. This approach protects employees’ personal data, reduces stigma, and still allows the employer to take necessary steps to keep the workplace safe. By using confidential screening processes and restricting ill employees as needed, you can identify potential illness without exposing individuals’ health status to everyone. Publicly posting health status or sharing it with all coworkers violates privacy and can lead to discrimination, while not screening at all misses opportunities to protect the team.