Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act, 2013 (Act No. 7 of 2013)RegulationsRegulations under section 43(3)Annexure A : Norms and minimum standards for accredited organisations that accommodate victims of trafficking4. Norms, Standards, Outcomes and Programme Practices4.3 Norm 3: Victims of trafficking must have access to and receive adequate health care |
4.3 |
Norm 3. Victims of trafficking must have access to and receive adequate health care |
4.3.1 |
Standard: Health care policy for the organisation in place |
4.3.2 |
Outcome: Victims have access to adequate health care |
PROGRAMME PRACTICES: |
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(a) |
Service provider must ensure that medical examination forms part of admission criteria |
(b) |
The service provider must ensure that medical screening for STI, pregnancy, drug testing and other health related problems are in place within 24 hours after the arrival of the victim |
(c) |
Service provider must ensure that information on accessibility to primary health care services is displayed. |
(d) |
Service provider must ensure that detoxification services is accessible for the victims |
(e) |
Service provider must ensure that a first aid kit is readily available, maintained and the staff must be trained on how to administer first aid. The first aid kit must always be adequately stocked. |
(f) |
Service provider must ensure that medicine, cleaning substances and any dangerous substances are kept in separate locked cupboards and are administered by trained staff |
(g) |
Service provider must ensure that primary health care for pregnant mothers and children including mobile clinics are accessible and provided |
(h) |
Service provider must ensure that transport is available for victims to hospitals, clinics, etc |
(i) |
Service provider must ensure that access to Medical services is available 24 hours |
(j) |
Service provider must ensure that designated sick bay are provided for victims who are sick |