HIV/AIDS Policy

 📄 HIV/AIDS Policy

Saving one kid at a time 

Effective Date: 30/05/2025
Review Date: 01/01/2026

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1. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that saving one kid at a time maintains a nondiscriminatory, inclusive, and safe environment for all staff, clients, volunteers, and community members, regardless of their HIV/AIDS status. It also seeks to provide clear guidelines for handling HIV/AIDS-related matters in compliance with applicable laws and ethical standards.

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2. Scope

This policy applies to:

• All employees, volunteers, and board members.

• All children and families served by the organization.

• All partner agencies and service providers affiliated with the NPO.

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3. Policy Statement

saving one kid at a time does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. This includes but is not limited to employment, volunteer opportunities, service provision, and child placement. All individuals have the right to privacy, dignity, and nondiscriminatory treatment.

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4. Confidentiality

• HIV status is confidential medical information and will be treated as such.

• No employee or client is required to disclose their HIV status unless they choose to.

• Any disclosed information will be handled with the highest level of confidentiality and only shared with informed consent or when legally required.

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5. Health & Safety

• There is no risk of HIV transmission through casual contact. Universal precautions will be used in all situations involving potential contact with blood or bodily fluids.

• Staff will receive training on HIV transmission, universal precautions, and destigmatization.

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6. Employment & Volunteering

• HIV status will not affect a person’s eligibility for employment or volunteering.

• Employees or volunteers with HIV/AIDS will be allowed to work as long as they are able to perform their job responsibilities.

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7. Children & Adoption Services

• The HIV status of a child or prospective adoptive parent will not be a barrier to placement unless medically advised in the best interest of the child.

• Prospective adoptive families will be educated about parenting children with HIV if relevant.

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8. Education & Awareness

• The organization will provide ongoing training for staff and volunteers on HIV/AIDS, including:

  • Understanding stigma and discrimination.

  • Legal and ethical responsibilities.

  • Support resources for affected individuals.

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9. Legal Compliance

This policy complies with:

• The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

• All other applicable local, state, and federal laws.

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10. Review & Updates

This policy will be reviewed annually or as needed to reflect changes in law, medical knowledge, or organizational priorities.

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Approved by:
Portia Ramawela
30/05/2025