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...have changed our policy of administering the sexual assault exam in response to the creation of a sexual assault program in Massachusetts. In 1997, a study was conducted by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) that assessed the quality of care for survivors of sexual assault in Massachusetts. The recommendations of that study resulted in the development and implementation of The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program (SANE Program). Sexual assault survivors need an emergency response system that provides immediate comprehensive and compassionate care, and ensures proper collection of forensic evidence. The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program (SANE) has dramatically...
...SANE provides expert testimony to assist with prosecution. Thus, SANEs provide sensitive, compassionate, and expert care to survivors of sexual assault in designated SANE sites. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has been very careful to designate emergency departments as SANE sites. This DPH decision was based on many hours of research regarding the best sites for the SANE program. There are medical as well as legal reasons for choosing emergency departments. SANEs must practice in designated emergency departments. Other health care settings, including HUHS, aren't allowed to offer the services of the SANEs. To be a designated...
...This model of care provides physical, psychological support to sexual assault survivors in the acute phase of sexual assault. It is the gold standard of care in Massachusetts that all ambulatory settings are encouraged by the DPH to transfer their patients to designated SANE sites such as the BIDMC. HUHS services can then support the survivor by offering mental health counseling, medical follow-up, and support throughout the recovery process...
...HUHS is committed to its mission to identify and respond to the health care needs of all segments of the Harvard University community. Education on sexual assault and domestic violence is offered through our Center for Wellness & Health Communication. This year we have addressed a variety of health education topics on campus as part of our outreach efforts. We welcome the opportunity to continue to provide comprehensive education regarding sexual violence and domestic violence...
...there are any questions regarding sexual assault, domestic violence, related HUHS services or to request education or outreach services in this area, I would encourage you to call Deborah D'Avolio, chief of nursing and Center for Wellness and Health Communication here at HUHS. Deborah is a nurse practitioner and is a certified sexual assault examiner. She serves on the Governor's Domestic Violence Task Force, the DPH Sexual Assault Advisory Committee and the American College of Emergency Physicians Sexual Assault Task Force. She can be reached...