13.1) It is recommended that every workplace works towards developing and implementing a workplace HIV/AIDS programme aimed at preventing new infections, providing care and support for employees who are infected or affected, and managing the impact of the epidemic on the organisation.
13.2) The nature and extent of a workplace programme should be guided by the needs and capacity of each individual workplace. However, it is recommended that every workplace programme should attempt to address the following:
i) hold regular HIV/AIDS awareness programmes;
ii) conduct education and training on HIV/AIDS;
iii) promote condom distribution and use;
iv) encourage health seeking behaviour for STDs;
v) establish a wellness programme for employees affected by HIV/AIDS;
vi) enforce the use of universal infection control measures;
vii) create an environment that is conducive to openness, disclosure and acceptance amongst all staff;
viii) provide access to counselling and other forms of social support for people affected by HIV/AIDS; and
ix) regularly monitor, evaluate and review the programme.
13.3) Regular programme evaluation and reviews should be carried out and, where necessary, changes to the workplace programme should be agreed upon and implemented by all parties.