Transitions recognizes Evangelical Community Hospital SANE Program during Forensic Nurse Week

November 11, 2014 -Transitions joins in the celebration of Forensic Nurses week, along with the International Association of Forensic Nurses—a nursing association representing more than 3,300 registered nurses and other professionals in 22 countries—that organizes Forensic Nurses Week to celebrate the accomplishments and dedication of professionals in the field as well as raise awareness about the importance of their work.

Forensic Nurses Week, celebrated this year from Nov. 10 to 14, has a theme of “Leadership. Care. Expertise.” The week is celebrated internationally though awareness events in local communities and education efforts to teach colleagues about the forensic nursing practice. Forensic nurses all over the world wear lilac (the designated color of forensic nursing) to mark the week.

Forensic nurses provide specialized care for patients who are victims of sexual assault. These healthcare professionals are nurses first, but have knowledge of the legal system and expertise in forensic science. After meeting a patient’s medical and psychosocial needs, a forensic nurse often collects evidence, provides medical testimony in court, and consults with legal authorities.

Marcia Kreischer, a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner at Evangelical Community Hospital for the past three years, stated “the most rewarding aspect of being a SANE is when we can collect evidence that identifies the perpetrator of a sexual assault”. 
 PHOTO:  Pictured from left to right: Susan Mathias, Chief Executive Officer of Transitions, Marcia Kreischer, and Tara, Snyder County Medical/Legal Advocate for Transitions.

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