Angeline Giffin BSN, RN Forensics/Critical Care RN FORENSICS FOR YOU Angeline Giffin BSN, RN Forensics/Critical Care RN

THE BEGINNING OF FORENSICS When nurses get together What is a SANE nurse Memphis, TN 1976 Minnesota in 1977 & Texas in 1979 20 SANE programs nationwide by the 1990’s 1992 International Association of Forensic Nurses

MODERN FORENSICS As of 2016 there are more than 800 SANE programs The standard of Forensic care Continues to specialize Continuing education/conferences/degrees In the early 2000’s Mount Carmel added their program Self-care Five year goals

SPECIALIZED TRAINING Strangulation Sexual Assault Gunshot Wounds Human Trafficking Stabbings Domestic Violence Elder Abuse Evidence Collection Trauma Child Abuse

VULNERABLE POPULATIONS Children and elderly Mentally ill MRDD Sexual orientation Tourist Cultural visitors Men & Women

WHAT WE PROVIDE Compassion Trained staff Adaptation Comprehensive care Medical/Forensic Exam Advocacy Courtroom testimony Community resources

THE PROCESS The Forensic nurse is called Arrival at the hospital and a small briefing with staff involved Introduction to the patient Explanation of process and immediate consent Meeting the immediate needs of the victim Obtaining a history Head to toe assessment Detailed genital examination

POTENTIALLY AN EXTENSIVE PROCESS Medication education and administration Outside resource availability Discharge planning Packaging of evidence Chain of custody Reporting off to multidisciplinary team

WHAT CAUSES RAPE

RED FLAGS Withdrawn Avoid eye contact Watched, escorted or guarded Coached answers Note facial expressions, body postures and behaviors Injuries Clothing

MORE RED FLAGS Delay in seeking help Physician shopping Medical compliances Preventative healthcare Risky Health behaviors Finances

Forensic Nurse Manager Forensic Nurse Coordinator GIVE US A HOLLA Leann Barber Forensic Nurse Manager 614-234-3960 lbarber@mchs.com Melisa Minier Forensic Nurse Coordinator 614-234-3672 mminier@mchs.com

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