Evidence Collection in the Emergency Department: Medical-Forensic Care of the Sexual Assault Patient

Date:
January 15, 2020

Time:
8:00 – 12:00 p.m.

–OR–

2:00 – 6:00 p.m.

This training is being offered twice on January 15, 2020 in Emporia.  Please select the time that works best for you when registering for this event.

Location:
Newman Regional Health
Newman Conference Center
1201 West 12th Ave.
Emporia, KS 66801

Registration Fee:
Free

Registration Deadline:
January 2, 2020

Register early! Space is limited.

To Register:
You must first create an account and login, then select the number of people you want to register and click “Register Now.”

We welcome people of all abilities. To request an accommodation, please select your needs on the online registration form. Requests should be made at least 14 business days prior to the training.

If you need assistance registering or have questions about accommodations, contact Shelly Newman, snewman@kcsdv.org. 

Faculty:
Jessica Albers, RN, BSN, MFS, SANE-A SANE-P
SANE/SART Clinical Coordinator
HaysMed

Stefanie Spade, MS
Statewide SANE/SART Projects Coordinator
Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence

Learning Objectives:

1. 1. Recognize sexual violence as a healthcare issue
   2. Explore Kansas law applicable to sexual assault exams
   3. Discuss sexual assault evidence collection time frames
   4. Recognize how to provide a trauma-informed response
   5. Describe how to use the Kansas sexual assault evidence collection kit
   6. Identify special circumstances such as anonymous exams, drug or alcohol evidence collection and suspect examinations
   7. Explore documentation for sexual assault exams
   8. Review chain of custody and evidence transfer

This training is designed for non-SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) trained medical professionals.

Questions:
Stefanie Spade, MS
KCSDV Statewide SANE/SART Projects Coordinator
sspade@kcsdv.org
785-232-9784

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