03804nam 2200733 450 991082671110332120221206183706.01-280-26863-8978661026863492-9173-654-61-4237-4294-X92-9173-400-4(CKB)2550000000038474(SSID)ssj0000096448(PQKBManifestationID)11515916(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000096448(PQKBWorkID)10097270(PQKB)11142336(MiAaPQ)EBC4388523(MiAaPQ)EBC284735(Au-PeEL)EBL4388523(CaPaEBR)ebr10104375(OCoLC)62795030(Au-PeEL)EBL284735(CaONFJC)MIL26863(OCoLC)191246240(EXLCZ)99255000000003847420160215h20052005 uy 0engurcnu||||||||txtccrAccess to treatment in the private-sector workplace /this best practice publication was researched and written by Lindsay KnightGeneva, Switzerland :UNAIDS,2005.©20051 online resource (52 pages)UNAIDS Best Practice Collection"A joint publication of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), the International Labour Organization (ILO), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS."Includes bibliographical references.Intro -- Table of contents -- Preface -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Impact of HIV and AIDS on business -- Recognizing that the AIDS epidemic is a workplace issue -- Declining productivity and increasing costs -- Economic growth and development -- 3. The business sector response -- 4. Key components -- 5. Access to treatment in the private-sector workplace: the experience of three South African companies -- 1. ANGLO AMERICAN plc -- How antiretroviral drugs are provided -- Available human resources and capacity-building -- How patients are selected -- Providing and dispensing drugs -- Patient numbers in the antiretroviral therapy programme -- Some results -- Economic evaluation -- 2. BHP BILLITON -- 3. ESKOM -- 6. Conclusion -- Need for antiretroviral therapy -- Providing antiretroviral therapy -- Care and support -- Challenges -- References -- Other resources.Companies cannot ignore HIV; it is a business issue demanding a response now and influencing longer term strategic planning. HIV infection among employees poses a significant threat to operational stability and future profitability. This study outlines how three major companies operating in South Africa have recognized both the challenges HIV poses and their moral duty of care, and have implemented programmes to treat and care for employees and their families.UNAIDS best practice collection.HIV infectionsSocial aspectsAIDS (Disease)TreatmentHealth services accessibilityAntiretroviral agentsHIV infectionsSocial aspects.AIDS (Disease)Treatment.Health services accessibility.Antiretroviral agents.362.1969792Knight Lindsay1682610Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS.International Labour Organisation.World Health Organization.Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS.MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910826711103321Access to treatment in the private-sector workplace4052865UNINA