SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER | WINNESHIEK MEDICAL CENTER
901 Montgomery Street, Decorah, IA 52101
Eligibility
Required documents
Hours
Application process
Walk in the emergency department within five days of the assault
Fees
The exam is free of charge to the survivor
Service area
Winneshiek County, Iowa
Description
The Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program provides care for sexual assault victims. Nurses have been specifically trained to provide a through and sensitive examination and assessment of victims of sexual assault. They provide emotional support; a physical examination and wellness check; collection of medical-forensic evidence; assistance with reporting the crime to police, when requested (mandatory reporting for children); assistance with concerns about sexually transmitted infection and pregnancy; assistance with safety planning; and development of a medical follow-up plan.
Providing organization
WINNESHIEK MEDICAL CENTER
Winneshiek Medical Center provides inpatient and outpatient health services for community residents