Legal issues in the delivery of worksite health promotion.
Employee health promotion programs typically involve one or more of the following: (1) education programs, (2) cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, or other similar screening programs, (3) smoking cessation programs, (4) drug/alcohol testing and counseling programs, (5) exercise facility or activity programs, and (6) recreational activity programs. The authors examine potential legal implications of these activities. This chapter is intended for those attempting to define and establish these programs or to focus and operate them without undue conflict or legal system involvement.
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