AIDS policy and education in the workplace.

It is inevitable that every workplace will someday be affected by an employee with AIDS or positive HIV. Policy and education should be in place before the first case appears. Most companies do not have AIDS policies or educational programs. Managers and supervisors must have current information and concrete guidelines to deal effectively with an employee with HIV. Other problems that may occur and disrupt the work force are: concerns of coworkers, legal issues, and problems with confidentiality. The occupational health nurse is a key figure in the development of policy and planning for education of all employees.