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Angeline Giffin BSN, RN Forensics/Critical Care RN
FORENSICS FOR YOU Angeline Giffin BSN, RN Forensics/Critical Care RN
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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
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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
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SPECIALIZED TRAINING Strangulation Sexual Assault Gunshot Wounds
Human Trafficking Stabbings Domestic Violence Elder Abuse Evidence Collection Trauma Child Abuse
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VULNERABLE POPULATIONS
Children and elderly Mentally ill MRDD Sexual orientation Tourist Cultural visitors Men & Women
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WHAT WE PROVIDE Compassion Trained staff Adaptation Comprehensive care
Medical/Forensic Exam Advocacy Courtroom testimony Community resources
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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
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POTENTIALLY AN EXTENSIVE PROCESS
Medication education and administration Outside resource availability Discharge planning Packaging of evidence Chain of custody Reporting off to multidisciplinary team
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WHAT CAUSES RAPE
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RED FLAGS Withdrawn Avoid eye contact Watched, escorted or guarded
Coached answers Note facial expressions, body postures and behaviors Injuries Clothing
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MORE RED FLAGS Delay in seeking help Physician shopping
Medical compliances Preventative healthcare Risky Health behaviors Finances
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Forensic Nurse Manager Forensic Nurse Coordinator
GIVE US A HOLLA Leann Barber Forensic Nurse Manager Melisa Minier Forensic Nurse Coordinator
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QUESTIONS?
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