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I have a question, I am a director of an activity for 25, and an instructor of mine recently told me he is HIV. Should I inform the parents? Is there risk for my kids? Should I inform the board? I just don't know enough, and I know they will not be happy if the director doesn't tell them, but I also know alot of the parents are not open minded on certain situations. He also told one of my students. He is 19 or 20, she is 16.
I concur completely with Teak. It is NOT your job to inform anyone about anyone else's medical history, including HIV. This is why the HIPPAA laws came into effect, to protect people's confidential medical records and information.
HIV is only transmitted vis unprotected vaginal/anal intercourse, sharing IV drug works, and via mother to infant. There is no risk through casual contact, or from environmental surfaces.
This is info you need to keep to yourself, and if your co-workers are blabbing info to other people they learned on the job, you had better inform them of the risk they are taking.
HIV is only transmitted vis unprotected vaginal/anal intercourse, sharing IV drug works, and via mother to infant. There is no risk through casual contact, or from environmental surfaces.
This is info you need to keep to yourself, and if your co-workers are blabbing info to other people they learned on the job, you had better inform them of the risk they are taking.
Matter of fact it's against the law for you to inform anyone of anyones medical details which includes HIV status. Doing so, leaves you at risk for a law suit. Read the HIPAA laws.
there is no reason for you to tell the parents...you cannot contract hiv through casual contact.
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