(d) Other acceptable examinations and inquiries. A covered entity may conduct voluntary medical examinations and activities, including voluntary medical histories, which are part of an employee health program available to employees at the work site.
(1) Information obtained under paragraph (d) of this section regarding the medical condition or history of any employee shall be collected and maintained on separate forms and in separate medical files and be treated as a confidential medical record, except that:
(I) Supervisors and managers may be informed regarding necessary restrictions on the work or duties of the employee and necessary accommodations;
(II) First aid and safety personnel may be informed, when appropriate, if the disability might require emergency treatment; and
(III) Government officials investigating compliance with this part shall be provided relevant information on request.
(2) Information obtained under paragraph (d) of this section regarding the medical condition or history of any employee shall not be used for any purpose inconsistent with this part.
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