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Developing hospital-based domestic violence programs, protocols, policies, and procedures

D J Sheridan, W K Taylor

    Awhonn'S Clinical Issues in Perinatal and Women'S Health Nursing
    |January 1, 1993
    PubMed
    Summary

    Hospital programs for domestic violence survivors are expanding, driven by accreditation standards. This guide aids healthcare facilities in developing effective protocols and policies for patient safety and compliance.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Administration
    • Public Health
    • Nursing

    Background:

    • Growing interest in hospital-based domestic violence (DV) programs, protocols, and policies.
    • Driven by national nursing, medical, and hospital accreditation organizations' initiatives.
    • DV is a significant nursing concern, with nurses leading services for battered women.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide guidance for developing specialized health services for DV survivors.
    • To expedite the creation of DV protocols, policies, and procedures in hospitals.
    • To assist hospitals in complying with healthcare accreditation guidelines.

    Main Methods:

    • Reviewing existing protocols, policies, and procedures for DV services.
    • Sharing experiences from developing two established hospital-based DV programs.

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  • Providing a reference list of sample DV protocols and policy/procedure documents.

    • Main Results:

    • Highlights the need for preprogram data collection and multidisciplinary support.
    • Emphasizes patient and staff safety, specific program services, and staff supervision.
    • Offers practical insights for implementing successful hospital-based DV programs.

    Conclusions:

    • Implementing suggested strategies enhances hospital compliance with accreditation standards.
    • Hospital-based DV programs are crucial for supporting survivors and meeting healthcare quality benchmarks.
    • Nurses play a pivotal role in the development and implementation of these vital services.