Term 1 of 28
what is an ALS (alternative light source)?
when person presents to SAFE hospital, an advocate will represent the victim
victim has 3 options:
receive a SAFE and report to police
receive a SAFE w/ an anonymous report
receive medical tx only w/out a safe
support the victim
crisis intervention
emotional grounding
provide information
provide referrals
provide follow-up resources
provide safety planning
obtain a history
head to toe nursing assessment
perform a detailed genital examination
provide medical tx
provide medications
collaborate w/ medical team
used to enhance photographs of abrasions or bruises
must be used in conjunction w/ an assessment
document areas of injury as "absorption"
,Term 2 of 28
what is the House Bill 2120?
sexual assault nurse examiner- adolescent/adult
safety of the victim
safety of the nurse and ED
conduct investigation
apprehend suspect
coordination of services
on call 24/7
one hour hospital response time
adult and pediatric exams
suspect exams
community outreach
DNA collection
collaboration w/ MD
non-fatal strangulation exams
expert testimony
authorizes healthcare professional to perform a physical evidence recovery kit exam
done if person is believed to be a victim of sexual assault
individual must be incapable of making an informed decision for exam to be conducted
Definition 3 of 28
must practice for a minimum of 200 hrs within 12 months
must perform 3 exams on adult pts by simulation
evidence of a minimum of 8 hrs in education per year in forensics
at least 3 cases submitted for peer review
what is VAWA (violence against women act)?
what is SART (sexual assault response team)?
what is included in the discharge planning?
how do FNE maintain their certification in MD?
, Term 4 of 28
what is a patient advocate?
on call 24/7
one hour hospital response time
adult and pediatric exams
suspect exams
community outreach
DNA collection
collaboration w/ MD
non-fatal strangulation exams
expert testimony
consent is inferred from signs, actions, facts, or inaction (silence)
used for emergency medical treatment/life saving measures
non-threatening measures cannot be performed w/out consent- like SAFE
support and guide victims through trial
counsel victims and their families
keep them informed on progress of investigation
prepare them for trial
refer them to needed services
explain court proceedings
act as a liaison w/ state and local agencies
represent pt when they receive health care
focus on needs and issues involving quality of care
ensure that pts voice is heard
include pt in the decision making health care process
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