Non-Fatal Strangulation: A County Wide Protocol (Nursing)

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Target Audience

Nurses

Description

The overall goal of this module is to increase the awareness and identification of non-fatal strangulation victims in Mecklenburg county. Through county wide education of prehospital providers, Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department, the District Attorney's office, and emergency department providers. These victims will now receive standardized forensic nurse examinations that will lead to increased prosecution of perpetrators by the district attorney's office.

Original Release Date: November 18, 2019
Review Date: December 10, 2020
Valid Thru: October 1, 2021

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The faculty and planning committee members have NO relevant financial or other significant relationships with industry/commercial supporters to disclose.

Faculty DO NOT intend to discuss an unlabeled, unapproved, or investigative use of a commercial product or device.

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Credit Information
Charlotte Area Health Education Center (AHEC) designates this continuing education program as fulfilling the requirement for representing .30 Contact Hour.*.

Objectives

  • Increase the identification and recognition of non-fatal strangulation victims
  • Define providers role into a coordinated county wide Non-Fatal Strangulation protocol
  • Utilize a standardized forensic nurse examination and consistency in emergency department workup of victims
  • Recognize the symptoms and physical exam findings of victims

Contact

Tamara Smith-Tillman BS

Electives

Status
Closed
Presenter(s)
Danielle Dragoo MD, Jessica Salzman MD
Date(s)
Nov 18, 2019 - Sep 30, 2021
Credit
0.30 - Contact Hours
Location
Online Learning