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CVCITC TB - Workplace - Policy - Program

This document outlines a workplace policy and program on tuberculosis (TB) prevention and control. It aims to address the stigma around TB, ensure workers' rights are protected, and facilitate access to treatment. The policy establishes an implementing structure managed by a health and safety committee. It provides guidelines on preventive strategies like education and screening, medical management following DOTS strategies, non-discriminatory social policies, and roles and responsibilities of employers and employees to develop, monitor, and evaluate the program.

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CVCITC TB - Workplace - Policy - Program

This document outlines a workplace policy and program on tuberculosis (TB) prevention and control. It aims to address the stigma around TB, ensure workers' rights are protected, and facilitate access to treatment. The policy establishes an implementing structure managed by a health and safety committee. It provides guidelines on preventive strategies like education and screening, medical management following DOTS strategies, non-discriminatory social policies, and roles and responsibilities of employers and employees to develop, monitor, and evaluate the program.

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WORKPLACE POLICY AND PROGRAM ON TUBERCULOSIS (TB) PREVENTION

AND CONTROL

The Cagayan Valley Computer and Information Technology College, Inc


recognizes that while 80% of Tuberculosis (TB) cases belong to the economically
productive individuals, it is also treatable and its spread can be curtailed if proper
control measures will be implemented. As such, this TB Policy and Program is
hereby issued for the information and guidance of the employees.

PURPOSE:

To address the stigma attached to TB and to ensure that the worker’s right
against discrimination, brought by the disease, is protected.

To facilitate free access to anti-TB medicines of affected employees through


referrals.

I. IMPLEMENTING STRUCTURE

The Cagayan Valley Computer and Information Technology College, Inc TB


Program shall be managed by its health and safety committee consists of
representatives from the different divisions and departments.

II. COVERAGE

This Program shall apply to all employees regardless of their employment


status.

III. GUIDELINES

A. Preventive Strategies

1. Conduct of Tuberculosis (TB) Advocacy, Training and Education

a. TB education shall be conducted by the Cagayan Valley Computer and


Information Technology College, Inc Medical Clinic in close coordination
with the health and safety committee, through distribution and posting of
IEC materials and counselling and/ or lectures.

b. Engineering measures such as improvement of ventilation, provision for


adequate sanitary facilities and observance of standard for space
requirement (avoidance of overcrowding) shall be implemented.

2. Screening, Diagnosis, Treatment and Referral to Health Care Services

a. The company shall establish a referral system and provide access to


diagnostic and treatment services for its employees. CVCITC shall make
arrangements with the nearest Direct Observed Treatment (DOT) facility.

b. CVCITC’s adherence to the DOTS guidelines on the diagnosis and


treatment is highly encouraged.

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B. MEDICAL MANAGEMENT

1. CVCITC shall adopt the DOTS strategy in the management of workers


with tuberculosis. TB case finding, case holding and Reporting and
Recording shall be in accordance with the Comprehensive Unified Policy
(CUP) and the National Tuberculosis Control Program.

2. CVCITC shall at the minimum refer employees and their family members
with TB to private or public DOTS centers.

C. SOCIAL POLICY

1. Non-discriminatory Policy and Practices

a. There shall be no discrimination of any form against employees from pre to


post employment, including hiring, promotion, or assignment, on account
of their TB status. (ILO C111)

b. Workplace management of sick employees shall not differ from that of any
other illness. Persons with TB related illnesses should be able to work for
as long as medically fit.

2. Work-Accommodation and Arrangement

a. Agreements made between the company and employee’s representatives


shall reflect measures that will support workers with TB through flexible leave
arrangements, rescheduling of working time and arrangement for return to
work.

b. The employee may be allowed to return to work with reasonable working


arrangements as determined by CVCITC Health Care provider and/or the
DOTS provider.

D. COMPENSATION

CVCITC shall provide access to Social Security System and


Employees Compensation benefits under PD 626 to an employee who
acquired TB infection in the performance of his/her duty.

V. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES

A. Employer’s Responsibilities

1. The Employer, together with workers/ labor organizations, company focal


personnel for human resources, safety and health personnel shall develop,
implement, monitor and evaluate the workplace policy and program on TB.

2. Provide information, education and training on TB prevention for its


workforce.

3. Ensure non-discriminatory practices in the workplace.

4. Ensure confidentiality of the health status of its employees and the access
to medical records is limited to authorized personnel.

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5. The Employer, through its Human Resources Department, shall see to it
that their company policy and program is adequately funded and made
known to all employees.

6. The Health and Safety Committee, together with employees/ labor


organizations shall jointly review the policy and program and continue to
improve these by networking with government and organizations
promoting TB prevention.

B. Employees’ Responsibilities

1. The employee’s organization is required to undertake an active role in


educating and training their members on TB prevention and control.

2. Employees shall practice non-discriminatory acts against co-workers.

3. Employees and their organization shall not have access to personnel


data relating to a worker’s TB status.

4. Employees shall comply with universal precaution and the preventive


measures.

V. IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING

The Safety and Health Committee or its counterpart shall periodically monitor
and evaluate the implementation of this Policy and Program.

VI. EFFECTIVITY

This Policy shall take place effective immediately and shall be made known to every
employee.

Jacqueline G. Agustin, MBA Marites G. Gabriel


VP Administration Employee’s Representative

DATE: MAY 12, 2023

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