A Toolkit for Workplace HIV Health & Wellness Programming in the ...

Key Note!!
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Remember keynote2 - use existing workplace structures to
implement your programme!
See some examples below…
A. Staff Orientation
The programme can be included in new staff members’ orientation, and presented
by the Resident Nurse or the Environmental Health & Safety Manager. Topics would
include:
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! Definitions of HIV
! Modes of Transmission
! Methods of Prevention
! VCT
! Stigma and Discrimination
Resources: Trainers from reputable organisations, trained staff peer educators, use
of training videos, toolkits, manuals, edu -drama sessions, and information brochures
and pamphlets and posters.
Staff peer educators and counsellors should be trained and certified by a reputable
organisation specializing in private sector HIV workplace programming (BHTA, MoT,
MH, AID Inc, CHAT, AIDS Foundation, BEC, BWU, etc.
B. Employee Briefings
! Many properties already conduct regular briefings where issues of HIV/AIDS can
be incorporated at least once per week.
! This should be extended to all departments.
Resources: Trained Peer educators can deliver the relevant messages.
C. Heads of department meeting (or health and safety committee meeting
with department heads)
! HIV/AIDS matters should be discussed at your regular Management/Heads
of Department meetings. Reports should be provided on recent activities and
accomplishments and upcoming events discussed.
Resources: Heads of Departments who are part of your wellness committee
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