Sexual assault nurse examiner and sexual assault response team (SANE/SART) program

Guided by the Center for Advanced Nursing Practice Evidence-Based Practice Model, under the leadership of a Clinical Nurse Specialist for Women's Health, in response to focused community needs assessment, a SANE/SART program was developed, implemented, and evaluated. The SANE/SART program brings quality improvement across the entire women's health program. Currently, the program scope is expanding to include the pediatric population and is extending into rural communities throughout the state. The model will continue to be the catalyst for future program initiatives and advancing best practice.