Becker’s Hospital Review: SPHP Unveils Telemedicine Program for Victims of Sexual Assault

Becker’s Hospital Review published a story on the new TeleSAFE program recently announced by St. Peter’s Health Partners (SPHP) and United Concierge Medicine. TeleSAFE is a telemedicine program that allows for more timely and comprehensive care for victims of sexual assault.

From the article:

TeleSAFE will allow emergency departments without a certified sexual assault forensic examiner to contact UCM’s virtual emergency room SAFE-certified providers to assist with medical and forensic exams through video.

Through the program, a TeleSAFE provider can walk any ED clinician through the exam using telemedicine technology. The TeleSAFE provider can assist with taking a history of the patient’s assault, collecting photographic and forensic evidence. After the exam, the TeleSAFE provider can also help with completing documentation and ordering any additional tests or medication.

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