(Code 17) Safety for Those Who Stay: Identifying Victims of Strangulation, Providing Care and Planning for Discharge
Earn 1.5 CE
Session Level: All Levels (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced)
Accepted for SANE Certification: SANE-A, SANE-P
Available during Live and/or Virtual Conference: Live / Virtual
Summary: Proper care of strangulation patients is vital due to the severe physical and mental implications of this often-utilized method of intimate partner violence.
Learning Outcomes:
Increased knowledge about:
how to define strangulation and the sub-categories of the act.
signs and symptoms of strangulation, both short-term and long-term, along with treatment and care options for victims of strangulation.
how to care for victims of domestic violence, specifically strangulation, during discharge planning.
