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ForwardUnderstanding the Impact of the Gap in Sexual Assault Care
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Two attendance options:
DMU STUDENTS ONLY
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Target Audience
DMU faculty, staff, students, residents, and the medical community.
Description
You will hear from SART team experts and a survivor. The survivor experienced this gap of care and knowledge, was dismissed by medical and law enforcement, left to navigate her way through the system on her own, while hurting both physically and emotionally, far away from home. When she returned home, she was fortunate enough to find the care she needed, which included both a specially trained nurse and advocate. Through the expert knowledge of the advocate, the survivor was connected with a specially trained nurse. Together, they were able to provide the physical and emotional care that was needed. At that time, her medical needs, physical and emotional pain, were made a priority, and she was able to start the healing journey.
Educational Need
Healthcare providers may encounter patients who have experienced sexual assault, yet many report lacking the training and confidence needed to provide trauma-informed, comprehensive care. There is a critical need for education that enhances providers’ ability to recognize signs of trauma, respond with empathy and professionalism, and connect patients with appropriate support services.
The SAFE Center of Iowa is a trusted resource for survivors of sexual assault, offering compassionate clinical services, individualized client support, and community education. Their holistic, collaborative approach addresses the complex needs of survivors and helps bridge gaps between medical, mental health, and advocacy services.
This session will provide healthcare professionals with valuable insights into best practices for supporting survivors, strengthen awareness of local and statewide resources, and promote interprofessional collaboration in trauma-informed care.
Learning Objectives
- Define trauma-informed patient and victim care and response.
- Identify access and community resources available to sexual assault patients.
- Recognize the impact of a coordinated SART response.
Speakers
Rees Barrett
Counselor/Advocate, Polk County Crisis and Advocacy Services
Shannon Knudsen, BSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P
Executive Director and Founder, SAFE Center of Iowa
Kayla Scofield
Sexual Assault Survivor
Session proposals are now being accepted for the DMU Grand Rounds series! Have you encountered an interesting clinical case, seen a patient with a unique history, condition, and/or treatment protocol, or been involved with interprofessional management that improves patient care and treatment outcomes? If so, you're invited to help build the series by submitting a session proposal! In addition to the rare and unique, cases of more common conditions are also acceptable, and proposals from external members of the broader healthcare community are welcomed and encouraged. Please click the button below to learn more about the series and access the submission form.
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Accreditation Statements
- MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS). Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- DO: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 AOA Category 2-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
- DPM: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. DMU has approved this activity for a maximum of 1.0 continuing education contact hours.
- Other healthcare providers: This activity is designated for 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.
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Educational Grants
No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity.
DISCLOSURE
The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, or devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The activity director is responsible for determining educational content and selecting speakers.
Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
- Rees Barrett - Speaker
- Shannon Knudsen, BSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P - Speaker
- Kayla Scofield - Speaker
DISCLAIMER
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not a substitute for a healthcare provider's independent medical judgment regarding diagnostic and treatment options for a specific patient's medical condition.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
- 1.00 AOA Category 2A
- 1.00 CE Contact Hour(s)
- 1.00 CPME
Price
There is no cost to attend, and all interested individuals are invited to participate.
Two attendance options:
- Des Moines University - No registration is necessary to attend on-site.
- Online - Register through Zoom.
DMU STUDENTS ONLY
- You must register using the link above. Using the Zoom link on the academic calendar will result in a reporting error. If you use the wrong link, your attendance will not be tracked/marked.
- If you're a student, do not register using your @student.dmu.edu email address. Zoom will reject the registration email confirmation. Please use your @dmu.edu email address.