Pediatric

 Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Course

Next Course Date

April 26 - 30, 2010

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Adolescent / Adult Sexual Assault

Nurse Examiner Course

Next Course Date

March 15-19, 2010

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  Serving Our Community

  The Fort Wayne Sexual Assault Treatment Center provides first-response medical forensic 

  examinations to children, women and men who have been victims of sexual assault.  The Center is

  nationally recognized as a leader in sex crime victim services. 

  Our services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at no cost to our patients.  The Center

  responds to sexual assaults in Allen County and the fifteen surrounding counties.  The Center also

  provides forensic evidence collection during any death investigation process as requested by the

  counties coroner.

  Where is the Fort Wayne Sexual Assault Treatment Center located?

  The Center is located at 2270 Lake Avenue in Fort Wayne. The SANE will meet you at the Center.

  Answers to Your Questions

  Do I call to make an appointment to see a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) at the Fort

  Wayne Sexual Assault Treatment Center?

  No, if you chose to report to law enforcement.

Yes, if you chose not to report to law enforcement.

Do I have to pay for the sexual assault examination?

No, the Indiana Victims Sex Crimes fund will pay for the medical–forensic examination and the forensic evidence collection.

What can I expect at the Fort Wayne Sexual Assault Treatment Center?

Sexual assault patients along with any family members or friends are welcome at the Center which is a secure facility.  When arriving at the Center, the patient, family and friends will find a comfortable and relaxing waiting room in a private environment. 

After arriving at the Center, an interview with a sexual assault response team (SART) will be conducted.  The team includes law enforcement who conducts an investigation and provides emergency assistance, a victim advocate who is trained in sexual assault, and the sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) who provides a forensic evidentiary examination and medical support.  After the interview, the patient and SANE will go to the examination room.  All family and friends are welcome to remain in the waiting room.

What can I expect during the examination at the Center? 

The examination room is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment that is not available in local emergency rooms.  The examination room and equipment is designed to maintain the maximum level of comfort. 

What can I expect after the examination?                                      

 At this time, any additional questions will be answered, medications given and follow up, if necessary with the Fort Wayne Sexual Assault Treatment Center will be scheduled along with counseling information and information on STD testing.  Within one week a SANE will call to follow up and answer any additional medical questions and follow up assistance.

What does the Word SANE or SANE-A mean?

SANE is an acronym for a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner.  A SANE is a registered nurse who has completed advanced training to care for those who have been sexually assaulted.  The role of the the SANE nurse is to provide medical forensic care including patient history, head to toe examination, detailed genital assessment, collection of evidence, medication administration, and referrals back into the community for follow-up care.  The SANE is part of a multidisciplinary team that responds to victims of sexual assault.

Certification as a sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE-A) in adolescent and adult began in 2002 through the International Forensic Nurses Association  SANE-P certification through the International Forensic Nurses Association began in 2007.  The Fort Wayne Sexual Assault Treatment Center has 5 certified SANE-A's and 3 SANE-P's.