Forensic Medical Examination Kits (FMEK) Colleen Mentis Forensic Nurse Examiner Nurse Unit Manager VFPMS
When and Why Do We Do Forensic Examinations? Acute Physical and Sexual Assaults Qualified Forensic Examiners Forensic Opinion - Injuries
Where Are Forensic Exams Performed? Designated Forensically clean area– not sterile Cleaning standards Gown Gloves
Timing Of Specimen Collection Penile-Vaginal: Mostly 72 hours Penile-Anal: 48 hours Penile-Oral: 12 hours Saliva on Skin – 72 hours Skin to Skin: 12 hours
Why Do We use FMEK’s? Pros and Cons
What to Look For? Kit integrity Expiry date
Some of the Contents: Couch cover Drop sheets Swabs – Buccal and Forensic Specimen Slides Pen, pencil, tape measure, labels Fingernail scrapings Small white topped bottles Reduced size FMEK
Specimen Collection: Buccal Swabs Genital swabs Skin Swabs Fingernail Drop Sheets
Specimen Collection: Swabs: Genital Wet and Dry
Specimen Collection: Slide specimen
Labelling Specimens Ensure all labels are correctly filled in and specimens secured Swabs and corresponding slides in one secured envelope. Do Not Cover Breathable White Seal
Sampling Hair For The FMEK Foreign Substances eg blood, semen Foreign hair
Other Specimens Clothing
Specimen Collection: Toxicology
FMEK Exam Completion:
Securing Specimens Chain Of Custody
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