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Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement

WebAccording to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), quality assurance (QA) measures compliance against certain necessary standards, typically focusing on …

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Informed Consent and Patient Confidentiality

WebThe health care provider should be the one who obtains informed consent. The victim advocate can play an important role in assisting the patient during the consent process, …

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Medical Records Maintenance

WebMedical Records Maintenance. All programs should have a protocol for medical record storage and maintenance. It is important to remember that the medical record belongs to …

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State Laws and the Nurse Practice Act

WebSANEs are nurses first, and they must be familiar with their Nurse Practice Act. Nurse Practice Acts are laws in each state that determine the legal duties and responsibilities of …

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Building a Theoretical Framework for SANE Practice

WebThe Impact of Trauma on Health - The ACE Study. In the 1990s, Dr. Vincent Felitti supervised a weight loss program for Kaiser Permanente in San Diego, California. He …

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Medical Forensic History-Taking and Documentation of the …

WebAs a health care provider, the SANE must put the health care needs of the patient first, and make sure the patient is not at risk for suicide or other self-harm. Knowing about …

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Identifying and Defining Populations Served by the SANE Program …

WebMental health/suicidal patient. People with underlying mental illness can be victims, and actually may be victimized at a higher rate than others. Rape and sexual assault may …

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Discharge and Followup Care

WebDischarge and Followup Care. All programs should provide the patient with options for followup care after discharge. This may be done with the program itself or with …

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Evaluating the Effectiveness of the SANE Program

WebThis could include assessment of patient health outcomes, the accuracy of forensic evidence collection, and final case dispositions in criminal case proceedings. Input and …

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How to use this guide

WebHow to use this guide. An informed, effective response to sexual violence in America transcends the criminal justice system and needs to incorporate many disciplines, …

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Preparing Your Program To Meet the Unique Needs of Survivors

WebAs stated earlier, it is impossible to anticipate every situation that might arise due to the unique needs of each patient. Unique needs can arise based on age, cultural identity, …

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Back to Basics Resources OVC TTAC

WebA coordinated public health approach to victim services requires extensive collaboration and communication across systems. A multidisciplinary team, or MDT, is a …

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Creating Programs in Unique Community Settings

WebHealth care facilities and the community response should incorporate traditional values to emphasize the strengths of native cultures. Community education is essential to …

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Financing Your Program

WebFor community-based programs, fundraising is a critical component as the program identifies how to purchase equipment, provide nursing education, and fund basic …

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Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners

WebSexual Assault Nurse Examiners. Finding, training, and retaining the nurses who will provide patient care to survivors of sexual assault is a critical component of SANE program …

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Mental Health Response to Mass Violence and Terrorism

WebTo assist victims of mass violence and terrorism incidents, first responders must have a coordinated plan of action. This comprehensive training provides the basics of what …

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Resources: 4.4 Comprehensive Victim Services

WebMedical Health Needs Reports and Studies. Identification of Human Trafficking Victims in Health Care Settings (2011) [PDF 415KB] This project aims to …

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Using a Trauma-Informed Approach

WebOVC Model Standards Definition. Trauma-informed –Approaches delivered with an understanding of the vulnerabilities and experiences of trauma survivors, …

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Victim Service Provider Intake & Needs Assessment

WebVictim Service Provider Intake & Needs Assessment. During the initial intake and assessment, case managers should expect to: Discuss the services program, …

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Step 1. Formulate Needs Assessment Questions

WebOVC Technical Assistance Guides: Guide to Conducting a Needs Assessment. This guide will help you conduct a comprehensive needs assessment of your community, target …

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Office for Victims of Crime Training and Technical Assistance Center

WebWelcome to the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) TTAC's download center for Sexual Assault Advocate and Service Provider Training (SAASPT), a course designed to …

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