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Edited by:

Bill Rau

Date of publication:

2002

Published by:

Family Health International (FHI)

ARC Catalog Number:

HC4.41WP.R3

Description:

Many companies recognize the HIV/AIDS epidemic as a serious threat to their productivity and profitability. Workplace HIV/AIDS Programs: An Action Guide for Managers provides practical steps for developing and implementing a workplace prevention and care program that serves both employees and managers. The guide is designed for use by company human resources managers, medical officers and union representatives.

Users will find guidance on assessing the real and potential impact of HIV/AIDS on their company; on developing an HIV/AIDS policy to cover the workplace; and on designing and implementing an HIV/AIDS prevention and care program for the workplace. A series of checklists aids in decision-making about specific components of workplace HIV/AIDS programs.

The guide offers numerous ways for company managers and union leaders to find assistance for their HIV/AIDS programs. It also includes examples and case studies of how other companies have responded to the epidemic.

Workplace HIV/AIDS programs: An Action Guide for Managers reflects more than a decade of global experience of Family Health International and other companies in addressing HIV/AIDS in the workplace. As such, users will find it both comprehensive and action-oriented.