What Does the ADA Require Regarding Medical-Related Information

question 91

Multiple Choice

What does the ADA require regarding medical-related information?

• A) It should be maintained separately from all other confidential files, with restricted access and security provisions.
• B) It is be given to the employee. No copies may be made or kept by the employer.
• C) It should be used only by the safety committee when deciding what accommodations can be made for the individual employee affected.
• D) It should be filed with all other confidential information about the employee, with access restricted to a "need-to-know" basis.

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