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90-minute presentation

(Code 48) Treatment with Dignity: Medical Forensic Care for Incarcerated Sexual Assault Patients

Wednesday, August 20, 2025
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM US CT
Earn 1.5 CE
Session Level: All Levels (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced)
Accepted for SANE Certification: SANE-A, SANE-P
Available during Live and/or Virtual Conference (subject to change): Live/Virtual
Session Trigger Warning: Sexual violence
This presentation offers clear guidance and practical strategies to help nurses care for incarcerated patients with confidence. Explore essential topics, including balancing safety with patient dignity, the role of corrections officers at the medical facility, informed patient consent, follow-up care, and best practices for collaboration with correctional facilities.

Learning Outcomes:

Increased knowledge about:
  • approaches for balancing safety with the patient’s privacy and dignity, and explaining the incarcerated patient's rights to informed consent.
  • how the hospital/forensic exam facility and the correctional facility can coordinate in advance to help ensure the process goes smoothly and the patient receives proper follow-up care.
  • how the patient simulation and additional resources in the SAMFE Virtual Practicum can enhance their skills in providing trauma-informed care to incarcerated survivors.