Pennsylvania Mental Health Services for Victims of Sexual Assault and Rape: A Staff Study

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Examines existing laws and services in Pennsylvania and offers recommendations to ensure that sexual assault victims receive quality, trauma-informed medical care. Includes recommendations to promote a certified sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE) program, increase the use of telehealth, and provide for a designation for hospitals, based on their ability to provide comprehensive sexual assault services. Features a section comparing availability of certified SANE nurses in rural and urban areas.

Yvonne Llewellyn Hursh, Allison N. Kobzowicz, Grant Rosul, Wendy L. Baker

02/2021

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Joint State Government Commission, General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Abuse and violence · Access · Healthcare quality · Legislation and regulations · Licensure and certification of health professionals · Mental health · Rural-urban differences · Telehealth · Trauma-informed care · Pennsylvania