natsec hiv policy

Hivaids Sector work place policy

the Ministry Of national security

The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) causes AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)


HIV only affects humans It does so by gradually weakening the immune system making it difficult for the body to fight infection HIV is microscopic and can only survive in cells that are living while destroying them

1 Modes of TransmissionHIV is transmitted from an infected person to another through blood and blood products semen (and pre-ejaculation fluid) vaginal fluids and breast milk

Transmission of HIV takes place in four main ways namely-1048613 Unprotected sexual intercourse with an infected partner ndash anal (high-risk) vaginal (high-risk) oral (low-risk) transplants or the use of contaminated injection or other skin piercing equipment)1048613 From infected mother to child in the womb or at birth or during breast feeding ndash The chance of infection from mother to child declined to less than 10 in 2007 from 25 in 2002 or1048613 By sharing intravenous drug needles with an HIV infected person

Goal and PurposeGoal and PurposeGoal To promote a healthy lifestyle among employees and clients of the Ministry in relation to HIV and AIDS

Purpose a) Assist in the reduction of HIV transmission through the

promotion of prevention knowledge and HIV risk reduction skills

b) Assist in facilitating access to treatment care and support for people living with HIV (PLHIV)

c) Empower employees clients and volunteers to reduce discrimination against persons infected with and affected by HIV and AIDS and

d) Decrease the impact of HIVAIDS through planning intervention improved knowledge and action skills among the Ministryrsquos employees and clients

OutcomesOutcomes1 Improved knowledge and HIVAIDS prevention skills among employees volunteers andclients of the Ministry

2 Improved support mechanisms for the Ministryrsquos employees and clients who are living with and affected by HIV and AIDS

3 Strengthened promotional capacity of the Ministryrsquos employees and clients for sexually responsible attitudes and behaviour

4 Reduction in stigma and discrimination and improved accepting attitudes towards PLHIV

5 Provision of framework around HIVAIDS for appropriate legislative changes

ObjectivesObjectives

1 To provide a framework to educate employees clients and volunteers of the Ministry about HIVAIDS issues on a continuous basis

2 To establish and provide guidance and support mechanisms for the Ministryrsquos employees and clients who are living with or affected by HIV and AIDS

3 To build the capacity of the Ministryrsquos employees and clients to promote sexually responsible attitudes and behaviour

4 To reduce HIV-related stigma and discrimination through promotion of accepting attitudes towards people living with HIV (PLHIV) including establishing standards of expected behaviour towards HIV and PLHIV and

5 To promote the establishment of a supportive policy framework to enable the legislative environment

Objective 1Objective 1Objective 1 To provide a framework to educate employees volunteers and clients of the Ministry its Departments and Agencies about HIVAIDS issues on a continuous basis

Employees1048613 Integration of HIVAIDS prevention knowledge and skills in orientationand training programmes1048613 Developing and sustaining the use of cultural approaches through train-the-trainer and peer education workshops1048613 Expanded access to condoms condom-use and other prevention skills

Clients1048613 Facilitation of 100 Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) of convicted persons and wards at reception1048613 Encouragement and promotion of VCT for other clients1048613 Development of guidelines to facilitate access to treatment and prevention behaviour1048613 Establishing non-traditional and non-sensational methods to increase access to condoms condom-use and other prevention skills

Objective 2Objective 2

Objective 2 To establish support mechanisms for the Ministryrsquos employees and clients who are infected or affected by HIV and AIDS

1048613 Development of guidelines for an appropriate care and support mechanism for the Ministryrsquos employees and clients living with and affected by HIV and AIDS

1048613 Development of guidelines to promote and garner external financial and technical assistance to aid the Ministryrsquos employees and clients living with HIV and AIDS

Objective 3Objective 3Objective 3 To build the capacity of the Ministryrsquos employees and clients to promoteHIVAIDS prevention attitudes and behaviour1048613 Training and sensitization of steering committeesteams or working link groups and various categories of management

1048613 Integration of HIVAIDS prevention knowledge and skills into general staffdevelopment programmes including but not limited to provision of literature training and sensitisation regarding HIVAIDS facts issues misconceptions prevention knowledge and skills

1048613 Empowerment of people at the workplace to cope with persons infected with and affected by HIV and AIDS


To reduce HIVAIDS stigma and discrimination through promotion of accepting attitudes towards PLHIV

1048613 Integration of anti-stigma and anti-discriminatory education and practices intoexisting workplace programmes including staff development training and skillsbuilding programmes

1048613 Involvement of PLHIV in workplace interventions1048613 Integration and promotion of the National HIV Related Discrimination Reporting and Redress System (NHDRRS)

1048613 Establishment of systems to ensure confidentiality of all employee records1048613 Development andor integration of existing staff protocols procedures and guidelines to address discriminatory practices within the workplace including sanctions and disciplinary action


To promote the establishment of a supportive policy framework to enable the legislative environment

1048613 Approval and implementation of the workplace policy to create inter alia a supportive environment

Rights and ResponsibilitiesRights and Responsibilities

Employees

Employees of the MNS Departments and Agencies regardless of real or perceived HIV status shall have the right to-1048613 Privacy and confidentiality1048613 Protection of personal information1048613 Continuation of employment and benefits1048613 Protection from abuse1048613 Reporting mechanisms to document discrimination complaints1048613 Protection from stigmatisation and discrimination1048613 Access to prevention knowledge and skill1048613 Access to treatment care and support1048613 Referral to appropriate resources and1048613 Exercise appropriate HIVSTI prevention behaviour

Rights and Responsibilities contdRights and Responsibilities contd

ClientsAll clients regardless of real or perceived HIV status should be afforded the right to-1048613 Medical care1048613 Protection from abuse 1048613 Reporting mechanisms to document discrimination complaints1048613 Undergo voluntary testing and counselling or HIV testing with informed consent1048613 Confidentiality1048613 Information about HIVAIDS treatment and re-infection1048613 Prevention knowledge and skills1048613 Access to voluntary counselling and testing and1048613 Exercise appropriate HIVSTI prevention behaviour


Ministry of National Security

The Ministry has the responsibility to ensure that-1048613 An HIVAIDS prevention education programme is designed implemented monitored and evaluated1048613 Workers and clients living with HIV have access to treatment care and support1048613 The HIVAIDS Workplace Policy on HIVAIDS is implemented1048613 Annual work plans are developed implemented monitored and evaluated1048613 Collaboration among stakeholders is facilitated1048613 The Sector HIVAIDS Workplace Policy is consistent with the Jamaica National HIVAIDS Strategic Plan the National HIVAIDS Policy and the National Workplace Policy on HIVAIDS

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HIV only affects humans It does so by gradually weakening the immune system making it difficult for the body to fight infection HIV is microscopic and can only survive in cells that are living while destroying them

1 Modes of TransmissionHIV is transmitted from an infected person to another through blood and blood products semen (and pre-ejaculation fluid) vaginal fluids and breast milk

Transmission of HIV takes place in four main ways namely-1048613 Unprotected sexual intercourse with an infected partner ndash anal (high-risk) vaginal (high-risk) oral (low-risk) transplants or the use of contaminated injection or other skin piercing equipment)1048613 From infected mother to child in the womb or at birth or during breast feeding ndash The chance of infection from mother to child declined to less than 10 in 2007 from 25 in 2002 or1048613 By sharing intravenous drug needles with an HIV infected person





































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