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FORENSICS FOR YOU

Explore the history of forensic nursing, from the establishment of SANE programs in the 1970s to the specialized care provided today. Learn about the training, services, and support available for vulnerable populations. Contact our team for more information or any questions.

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FORENSICS FOR YOU

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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. SPECIALIZED TRAINING Sexual AssaultGunshot Wounds Strangulation Human Trafficking Stabbings Domestic Violence Elder Abuse Evidence Collection Trauma Child Abuse

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

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

  7. 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

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

  9. WHAT CAUSES RAPE

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 RED FLAGS • Withdrawn • Avoid eye contact • Watched, escorted or guarded • Coached answers • Note facial expressions, body postures and behaviors • Injuries • Clothing

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

  12. 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

  13. QUESTIONS?

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