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AIDS in the workplace: what can be done?

D A Masi

    Personnel
    |June 9, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    Many employees may develop AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), necessitating comprehensive workplace policies. Organizations must address education, testing, and advocate for cost-effective insurance coverage for AIDS care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Occupational Health
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • A significant number of employees may develop AIDS.
    • Many organizations lack comprehensive policies for managing employees with AIDS.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the need for organizational policies regarding employees with AIDS.
    • To emphasize the importance of workforce education, testing, and insurance reform for AIDS care.

    Main Methods:

    • Policy analysis
    • Review of organizational practices
    • Insurance carrier assessment

    Main Results:

    • Organizations are unprepared for employees developing AIDS.
    • Current insurance policies may not support cost-effective AIDS care.
    • Lack of clear guidelines for workforce education and testing exists.

    Conclusions:

    • Employers must proactively develop policies for employees with AIDS.
    • Workforce education, testing protocols, and insurance reform are critical.
    • Addressing AIDS in the workplace requires a multi-faceted organizational approach.

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