2022 Adult Adolescent Protocol

The following protocol was developed by the Ohio Department of Health in conjunction with: Ohio Attorney General’s Office, Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation, Forensic Nursing Network, Ohio Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians, Ohio Chapter of the International Association of Forensic Nurses, Ohio Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Ohio Chapter, and other identified experts. The protocol is issued under the authority of the director of health, who is charged by the Ohio General Assembly to establish procedures for gathering evidence related to sexual assault (ORC 2907.29).

Protocol - Adults/Adolescent

2022 Child Adolescent Protocol

The following protocol was developed by the Ohio Department of Health in conjunction with: Ohio Attorney General’s Office, Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation, Forensic Nursing Network, Ohio Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians, Ohio Chapter of the International Association of Forensic Nurses, Ohio Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Ohio Chapter, and other identified experts. The protocol is issued under the authority of the director of health, who is charged by the Ohio General Assembly to establish procedures for gathering evidence related to sexual assault (ORC 2907.29).

Protocol – Child/Adolescent

Kit Reorder

Revisions have been made to Ohio’s kit based upon the input of the Ohio Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, Bureau of Criminal Investigation and TRITECHFORENSICS. We welcome your feedback on the new kit. Please e-mail feedback to Corina.Klies@odh.ohio.gov. Subject line: ATT: SADVPP – SAABO.

When it is time for your organization to order more kits, please contact:  

TRITECHFORENSICS

To place an order

Sales/Customer Service
Tel: 800.438.7884 or 910.457.6600
Fax: 910.457.0094
Email: orders@tritechusa.com

Ask for the Ohio Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit. The kits may be purchased in cartons containing 10 kits.  

If there are any problems with the contents of the kit, save the kit and immediately contact TRITECHFORENSICS the contact number listed above.  Next, please contact ODH, Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Prevention Program to report the problem with the kit at Corina.Klies@odh.ohio.gov.

2011 Protocol 

Ohio Protocol for the Treatment of Adult and Older Adolescent Sexual Assault patient (2011 Edition). This PDF is the Ohio Protocol for the Treatment of Adults and Older Adolescent Sexual Assault Patient 2011 Edition.  The narrative describes overarching and operational issues and procedure to collect forensic evidence.  

• AGO Training Documentation Form for SANEs conducting Child Sexual Abuse Exams (Effective 8/1/2018) This PDF is the Attorney General of Ohio’s training documentation form for SANEs conducting Child Sexual Abuse Exams (Effective August 1, 2018) for SAFE reimbursement.

• AGO Training Documentation Form for Physicians conducting Child Sexual Abuse Exams (Effective 1/31/2012) This PDF is the Attorney General of Ohio’s training documentation form for Physicians conducting Child Sexual Abuse Exams (Effective January 31, 2012) for SAFE reimbursement.

• AGO Training Documentation Form for SANEs conducting Child Sexual Abuse Exams (Effective 1/31/2012) This PDF is the Attorney General of Ohio’s training documentation form for SANEs conducting Child Sexual Abuse Exams (Effective January 31, 2012) for SAFE reimbursement.

• Appendix D: Ohio Attorney General Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Program (AGO SAFE) – REVISED 12/2012.

  • Instructions This PDF is the revised instructions for Appendix D: SAFE Program, Billing and Crime Victim Compensation (Revised December 20, 2012) conducting Child Sexual Abuse Exams

  •  Form:  This PDF is the revised form for Appendix D: SAFE Program, Billing and Crime Victim Compensation (Revised December 20, 2012) conducting Child Sexual Abuse Exams

Appendices

Appendix 1 - Model for Sexual Assault Community Protocol This PDF provides the template and supporting document for creating a Sexual Assault Community Protocol  for Ohio Protocol for the Treatment of Adults and Older Adolescent Sexual Assault Patient.

Appendix 2 - Ohio SART Training Information This PDF provides the description and contact for the Ohio Attorney General’s State Sexual Assault Response Training Team (SARTT) for Ohio Protocol for the Treatment of Adults and Older Adolescent Sexual Assault Patient.

Appendix 3 - Ohio Crime Victims Handout and AGO Picking up the Pieces This PDF provides a listing of Ohio Revised Code pertaining to sexual assault found in the Ohio Attorney General’s Picking up the Pieces for Ohio Protocol for the Treatment of Adults and Older Adolescent Sexual Assault Patient

• Attorney General’s Office “Helping Crime Victims Rebuild Their Lives”  (Formerly known as "Picking Up the Pieces")

• Senate Bill 160, known as “Roberta’s Law”, will become effective on March 22, 2013.  Roberta’s Law expands victim notification rights enumerated in Ohio Revised Code section 2930.16 as they relate to certain inmate release or transfer proceedings.

• Ohio Victims Rights Toolkit - The Victim Rights Toolkit is a resource to help Ohio and federal crime victims understand and exercise their rights. In the toolkit, you’ll find nearly everything victims need to know about their rights from the time they first report to a hospital through investigation, prosecution, incarceration, and post release control.

Appendix 4 - Sample Notification Letter for Hospitals/Facilities to send after Examining a Minor without Parent Consent This PDF is a Sample notification letter for hospitals/facilities to send after examining a minor Older Adolescent Sexual Assault Patient without parental consent.

Appendix 5 - Criteria for Ohio SAFE Program – Child Sexual Abuse Exams (Effective January 31, 2012) This PDF describes the competency requirements for physicians and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners conducting child abuse exams.

• Competency requirements for physicians conducting child sexual abuse exam

• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner – Competencies for recognition in Ohio for Child Sexual Abuse Evaluation

• See above AGO forms under Ohio Child and Adolescent Sexual Abuse Protocol.  Effective January 31, 2012, in order for the physician or SANE to receive reimbursement for the exam they have conducted, the AGO form must be submitted and approved prior to the exam.

Appendix 6 - Patient Handouts This PDF contains the patient handouts for Ohio Protocol for the Treatment of Adults and Older Adolescent Sexual Assault Patient.

• Information You Should Know as A Sexual Assault Survivor

• Helping Your Child: A Note to Parents and Caregivers

• Caring for Yourself: A Note to Survivors

• After Care Information and Resources

• Document of Care

Appendix 7 - Sample Quality Assurance Tools This PDF provides content and quality assurance tools Treating Adults and Older Adolescent Sexual Assault Patient.

Appendix 8 - Specific Knowledge and Skills Set Beneficial for Health Care Professionals Conducting a Forensic Exam This PDF identifies Specific Knowledge and Skills Set Beneficial for Health Care Professionals Conducting a Forensic Exam on Adults and Older Adolescent Sexual Assault Patient

Appendix 9 - Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault protocol This PDF is the Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault protocol for the Treatment of Adults and Older Adolescent Sexual Assault Patient includes sample consent form and toxicology lab listing.

Appendix 10 - Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit This PDF are the Labels and Box Cover for Ohio Protocol for the Treatment of Adults and Older Adolescent Sexual Assault Patient  

• 2017 Kit Labels and Directions (Approved April 18, 2017) This PDF is the 2017 Kit Labels and Directions Approved April 18, 2017 for Ohio Protocol for the Treatment of Adults and Older Adolescent Sexual Assault Patient.

• 2017 Assault History Form (Approved April 18, 2017) This PDF is the 2017 Assault History Form Approved April 18, 2017 for Ohio Protocol for the Treatment of Adults and Older Adolescent Sexual Assault Patient.

• Kit Box Top (Approved April 18, 2017)  This PDF is the Kit Box Top Approved April 18, 2017 for Ohio Protocol for the Treatment of Adults and Older Adolescent Sexual Assault Patient.

• Kit Box Top (Effective December 31, 2014) This PDF is the Kit Box Top Approved December 31 2014 for Ohio Protocol for the Treatment of Adults and Older Adolescent Sexual Assault Patient.

• Kit Specifications

• Ordering Information link for re-ordering information 

• Instructions, Forms and Labels

Appendix 11 - Sample Medical History Form This PDF is a Sample Medical History Form for the Ohio Protocol for the Treatment of Adults and Older Adolescent Sexual Assault Patient.

Appendix 12 - HIV This PDF provides HIV and STD Information for the Ohio Protocol for the Treatment of Adults and Older Adolescent Sexual Assault Patient including prophylactic information hotline and Ohio test sites.

• HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Protocol (March 14, 2018) This PDF is the HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Protocol Approved March 14, 2018 for the Ohio Protocol for the Treatment of Adults and Older Adolescent Sexual Assault Patient includes Prophylactic Information and Ohio Test Sites.

• Prophylactic Information

• Ohio Test Sites

• CDC – STI Home Page

Appendix 13 - Emergency Contraceptives This PDF provides information regarding Emergency Contraceptives Information for the Ohio Protocol for the Treatment of Adults and Older Adolescent Sexual Assault Patient includes terms and fact sheet sample for obtaining consent

• Terms

• Fact Sheet Sample - for obtaining consent

Appendix 14 - Outline of the Criminal Justice System This PDF provides an Outline of the Criminal Justice System to help health care professionals and advocates assist sexual assault patients.

• Please refer to Appendix 3: Ohio Victims Rights Tool Kit

Appendix 15 - Ohio Attorney General Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Payment Program (AGO SAFE) - REVISED 12/2012)

• Instructions: This PDF is the revised instructions SAFE Program, Billing and Crime Victim Compensation (Revised December 20, 2012) for Ohio Protocol for the Treatment of Adults and Older Adolescent Sexual Assault Patient.

• Form This PDF is the revised Form for SAFE Program, Billing and Crime Victim Compensation (Revised December 20, 2012)  for Ohio Protocol for the Treatment of Adults and Older Adolescent Sexual Assault Patient.

Appendix 16 - Provisions within the Ohio Revised Code Dealing with Sexual Assault This PDF provides listing of the Ohio Revised Codes Dealing with Sexual Assault to help health care professional and advocate assist sexual assault patients.

Appendix 17 - Emergency Medical Services Protocol for Sexual Assault (Revised 2012) This PDF is the Emergency Medical Services Protocol for Sexual Assault Approved 2012 discusses EMS and first responder treatment for sexual assault patient.

Appendix 18 - Male Survivors of Sexual Assault This PDF provides information for treating and caring for Male Survivors of Sexual Assault.

Appendix 19 - Child Assault Reporting Guidelines This PDF provides the guidelines for reporting Child Sexual Assault includes protocol for reviewing of consensual sexual activity.