Prevention and Combating of Trafficking in Persons Act, 2013 (Act No. 7 of 2013)

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:

(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