NCJ Number
112067
Date Published
1988
Length
16 pages
Annotation
This document provides guidelines for a suggested acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) policy for youth services programs.
Abstract
It is suggested that there should be no mandatory human immunodeficiency virus testing for youth service clients, and that agency testing should occur only under specified conditions (e.g., presence of clinical symptoms, client request). Youth who are diagnosed as seropositive or who have AIDS related complex or AIDS should be served in the general population unless medical conditions require otherwise. The equipment recommended by the Centers for Disease Control, generally used to eliminate blood and body fluid contact and minimize risk of infection, should be made available to all agencies. Case information on infected individuals must remain strictly confidential, and there should be made available to all agencies. Case information on infected individuals must remain strictly confidential, and there should be an explicit rationale identifying agency personnel with a need to know. Education and training are viewed as key factors in reducing the risk of transmission. All agencies must provide age-appropriate and comprehensive training for clients and staff. Agencies are advised to formalize AIDS policy in writing and to communicate these policies to staff and clients. 3 references and list of information resources.