1-9 SEXUAL ASSAULT
From CRS EMS Guidelines
The treatment of injuries is the primary care objective in potential sexual assault cases. Sexual Assault patients should be transported preferentially to St. Vincent Hospital for evaluation by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. If the patient requests transfer to a different facility, patient choice should be honored.
Observe the following in treatment:
- Do not clean the patient up or allow the patient to wash
- Do not question the patient concerning the incident
- Avoid cutting clothing. If clothing is removed, it should be placed in separate paper bags.
