HIV/AIDS WORKERS IN

WORKPLACE DIVERSITY

MARIA VANESSA S. MENDOZA, MBA

PROFESSOR
DESIRED LEARNING OUTCOMES/ OBJECTIVES

At the end of the learning task, the student shall be able to:
1. explain the stigmatization of hiv/aids in workplace;
2. identify implementing policies on hiv/aids diversity;
3. identify development of workplace policy on hiv/aids ;
4. discuss validity of health and safety issues for refusing to hire
or retain a person who has HIV/AIDS; and
5. enumerate and identify recommendations on how workplaces
can support HIV/AIDS workers.
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Causes
CURRENT WORLDWIDE HIV CRISIS
 Development of a workplace policy on HIV/AIDS

 The ability to be hired with HIV/AIDS

 Recording HIV status in an employee file
 Employer’s provision of health insurance to an
employee with HIV/AIDS
 Integrating HIV/AIDS employees at work
 Recommendations on how workplaces can support
HIV/AIDS workers
Recommendations on how workplaces
can support HIV/AIDS workers
 Develop and publicize a Workplace HIV/AIDS policy.
 Run a workplace HIV testing and Counselling programme
tailored for high uptake.
 Develop an HIV management Strategy for employees.
 Make confidentiality a priority.
 Bring management onside.
 Help HIV-positive employees visit the clinic.
 Adjust duties for HIV-positive employees when necessary.
 Help workers take their medications.
 Provide a platform for peer educators.
 Help keep HIV-positive workers strong through supporting
good nutrition and addressing infections.
Assignment:

Submit a narrative report regarding the

case of Bragdon and Abbott
LEARNING ASSESSMENTS/ POST TEST
Answer the following questions:
1. What does “stigmatization” mean regarding HIV-AIDS
workers?
2. Why is firing an employee stating his HIV status
discriminatory?
3. Why is it important for governments to support diversity by
accommodating HIV-AIDS workers?
4. What medical or protection cover can a business provide
to HIV-AIDS workers?
5. List down government interventions on HIV/ AIDS in the
country.
THANK YOU!