Memorial Regional Health - COLORADO SANE/FNE PROJECT

Colorado Forensic Nurse Examiner (SANE) / (FNE) Project

Trauma-informed care means that providers are meeting patients in ways that support their healthcare journey.

Our providers focus on offering quality, compassionate and non-judgmental services in a manner that fosters self-respect, dignity and independence in persons experiencing crime, violence and trauma.

We offer crisis healthcare exams that address the scientific investigation of trauma and/or death-related abuse, violence, criminal activity, liability and accidents. These healthcare exams can also include a Sex Assault Nurse Examination (SANE).

If you or a loved one has been sexually assaulted, please use the resources below

For all Emergencies: 911

Memorial Regional Health Emergency Department: 970-826-3211

Open Heart Advocates:

24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 970-824-2400

Office Line: 970-824-9709

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Definitions

SANE: A Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner is a Registered Nurse who has been trained in the comprehensive care of the sexually assaulted patient, has the ability to conduct a medical/forensic examination with or without evidence collection, and is capable of testifying as an expert witness in a legal proceeding. The SANE may care for the adult/adolescent population, the pediatric population, or both.

FNE: A Forensic Nurse Examiner is a nurse who is specially trained in sexual assault forensic care. FNEs are nurses who are highly trained to provide medical care and collect evidence after a crime has occurred. This includes sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking and other forms of intentional violence. They can also give expert testimony in court.