Understanding SANE & SART
What is a SANE?
SANE stands for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. A SANE is a specially trained registered nurse who provides comprehensive care to victims of sexual assault. The role of a SANE includes taking a history from the victim for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment of health care concerns; conducting a complete physical assessment; performing a thorough genital exam; collecting and documenting any forensic evidence; providing appropriate information and referrals; working with the victim advocate and other SART members to assure coordinated service; and providing courtroom testimony when needed.
What is a SART?
SART stands for Sexual Assault Response Team, and it is a community based coordinated response to sexual assault. The community team includes representatives from health care providers, advocacy programs, law enforcement agencies, prosecutors’ offices as well as any other professionals that serve victims of sexual violence in the community. Ultimately, a SART should coordinate to ensure that victims of sexual assault receive appropriate services and referrals that promote the safety and dignity of victims.
For more information about upcoming educational opportunities for SANEs or SART members, contact KCSDV at 785-232-9784 or coalition@kcsdv.org.
Services from a trained sexual assault nurse examiner are available in Kansas at the locations marked on the map below. Unfortunately, many of these locations do not have adequate resources to provide services 24 hours a day or 7 days a week. Additionally, not all SANEs are trained to examine children. Check with the local program for availability of services. Contact KCSDV for further information about SANE services in Kansas.
SANE Trained Professionals
| CITY | LOCATION | PHONE |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Chanute | Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center Emergency Dept. | 620-432-5716 |
| 2. Coffeyville | Coffeyville Regional Medical Center Emergency Dept. | 620-252-1552 |
| 3. Dodge City | Western Plains Medical Complex Emergency Dept. | 620-225-8475 |
| 4. Emporia | Newman Regional Health SANE/SART Program | 620-343-6800 ext. 1000 |
| 5. Garden City | St. Catherine Hospital SANE/SART Program | 620-272-2294 |
| 6. Great Bend | Central Kansas Medical Center Emergency Dept. | 620-792-2511 |
| 7. Hays | Hays Medical Center | 800-248-0073 |
| 8. Hiawatha | Hiawatha Community Hospital’s SANE/SART Program | 785-742-6264 |
| 9. Hutchinson | Promise Regional Medical Center- Hutchinson Emergency Dept. | 620-513-3538 |
| 10. Kansas City | KU Medical Center Emergency Dept. | 913-588-6500 |
| 11. Lawrence | Lawrence Memorial Hospital Emergency Dept. | 785-749-6162 |
| 12. Leavenworth | Alliance Against Family Violence | 913-680-6100 |
| 13. Manhattan | Mercy Regional Health Center SANE/SART Program | 785-776-6880 |
| 14. McPherson | Mercy Hospital, Inc. SANE/SART Program | 620-241-2251 ext. 277 |
| 15. Olathe | Olathe Medical Center Emergency Care Center | 913-791-4357 |
| 16. Oswego | Oswego Community Hospital | 620-795-2921 |
| 17. Ottawa | Ransom Memorial Hospital SANE/SART Program | 785-229-8300 |
| 18. Overland Park | Overland Park Regional Medical Center SANE/SART Program | 913-541-5338 |
| 19. Overland Park | Saint Luke’s South | 913 317-7000 |
| 20. Pittsburg | Mt. Carmel Regional Medical Center SANE/SART Program | 620-232-0289 |
| 21. Salina | Salina Regional Health Center SANE/SART Program | 785-452-7095 |
| 22. Satanta | Satanta District Hospital | 620-649-2761 |
| 23. Shawnee Mission | Shawnee Mission Medical Center - FACT Program | 913-676-7500 |
| 24. Topeka | Stormont Vail Healthcare SANE/SART Program | 785-354-6107 |
| 25. Wichita | Via Christi Regional Medical Center SANE/SART Program | 316-689-5252 |
| 26. Winfield | William Newton Hospital Emergency Department | 620-221-2300 |