Indian Health Service The Federal Health Program for American Indians and Alaska Natives

Provider Resources

Request Forensic Equipment

As of March 2013, Indian Health Service (IHS) has delivered forensic equipment to 46 IHS and Tribal hospitals and clinics through its contractor, Second Opinion Telemedicine Solutions, Inc. Forensic equipment consists of a high quality digital camera, laptop installed with Second Opinion software, tripod, camera lenses, and other accessories arranged neatly in a durable storage case. To be eligible to receive equipment, facilities must be a federally or tribally operated health care facility. Fill out and submit the online form to request forensic equipment for IHS and Tribal health care facilities.

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Certification

SANE certification is recognition of forensic nurses who have achieved the highest standards in his or her specialty. For eligibility, all requirements set forth by the International Association of Forensic Nurses must be met, before seeking certification. The IHS encourages registered nurses to seek SANE certification; however, SANE certification is not a requirement for practice in IHS facilities.
SANE certification for physicians and physician assistants does not exist; therefore, it is not a requirement for these providers.
All health care providers should follow the training requirements outlined in the IHM Chapter 29, Sexual Assault Policy.
Please contact the Forensic Healthcare staff if you have questions regarding training requirements or SANE certification.

IHS Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Listserv

The IHS Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Listserv is operated by the IHS Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Sexual Assault Response Team (SANE SART) Coordinators and IHS Division of Nursing Women's Health Program Staff. It is intended to communicate IHS' response efforts, policy updates, training and funding announcements, and provide technical assistance for sexual and domestic violence. Just add your name and email to IHS Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Listserv to join!

Sexual Assault Resources

• National Clinicians' HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Hotline
  Phone: 888-448-4911
• CDC STD Treatment Guidelines

Intimate Partner Violence Resources

• 2010 Compilation of State Mandatory Reporting Laws for Domestic Violence PDF
• Mending the Sacred Hoop
• National Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Women's Health