St Croix Valley SART

Sart successfully accomplished the following: provided care that does not further harm or re-traumatize the patient; continuation of access to quality direct victim services, 24 hour nursing care and medical forensic examinations within 5 days post assault; encouraged compliance or treatment prescribed; assessed patients' emotional status and safety and assisted with any ongoing issues or questions post exam; appropriately referred patients post assault/post exam medical and or emotional care; collaborated with community victim services professions to ensure patients receive comprehensive services to meet the needs of patients; provide law enforcement and da's with expert evidence collection and forensic examination findings from victims or perpetrators and expert testimony in court; maintained staffing that is adequate, well trained, and reflective of the community; continued providing availability of core medical forensic nursing care, client support services, crisis hotlines, information and referral, support groups and counseling, emergency shelters, and legal and economic advocacy.