please respond to the following discussion post as a peer making a comment:
“Confidentiality measures are essential during change management communication, particularly when sensitive information needs to be shared with specific stakeholders while protecting the privacy of others. In some situations, not all stakeholders may be privy to the same level of information due to their roles, responsibilities, or the potential impact the change might have on them. For instance, during a merger between two healthcare organizations, top-level executives might need to discuss financial details, potential redundancies, and other sensitive information that should remain confidential until a formal announcement is made. In this case, confidentiality measures would apply to limit access to this information to only a select group of key decision-makers. On the other hand, once the merger is officially announced, the confidentiality might be lifted, and relevant information could be shared with all stakeholders, including employees, patients, and other external parties. The level of confidentiality will vary throughout the change process to ensure that sensitive information is appropriately managed, and the right stakeholders are informed at the right time.
Reference
Clarity in Healthcare Quality: CHQ Handbook. (2023). (n.p.): Mazenz.com.