Recognizing Forensic Nurses: Supporting Care for Victims of Violence and Trauma.
This House Resolution expresses support for designating "Forensic Nursing Week" to honor nurses specializing in caring for victims of violence, abuse, and trauma. It highlights their critical role in providing early, comprehensive medical forensic examinations, which are essential for better long-term health outcomes for affected citizens. The resolution also points out the urgent need to increase the number of specialized forensic nurses in hospitals to ensure all victims have access to this crucial care.
Key points
Designation of Forensic Nursing Week (November 4-10, 2024) to honor medical staff assisting victims of violence.
Emphasizing that forensic nurses provide crucial, specialized medical care for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and human trafficking.
Highlighting the urgent need to increase the number of specialists, as only about 25% of hospitals currently have nurses trained for sexual assault examinations.
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