Forensic health care in tribal communities

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Event Description

The practice and delivery of health care is changing with an emphasis on improving quality, safety, efficiency and access to care. Telemedicine can help you achieve these goals! The Arizona Telemedicine Program and Southwest Telehealth Resource Center invite you to a free one-hour CME webinar on the implementation and practice of telemedicine.

Forensic health care in tribal communities

Join Arizona Telemedicine Program, Southwest Telehealth Resource Center and the American Indian Health – Area Health Education Center for a session focusing on forensic health care as utilized within the tribal communities. Gain knowledge in the challenges and needs specific for victims of violence.

^{This webinar is made possible through funding provided by Health Resources and Services Administration, Office for the Advancement of Telehealth (U1U42527).}

Presenter Details

Anna Lennox, BSN, RN, SANE-A
SANE Coordinator
Whiteriver Service Unit

Lennox is the sexual assault nurse examiner coordinator for the Whiteriver Service Unit in the Indian Health Service Phoenix Area. Lennox is a highly motivated and energetic nurse who has worked tirelessly to pull together the nursing staff, law enforcement and the tribal community to provide comprehensive care and promote justice for victims of violence. She received the 2023 IHS Division of Nursing Services Nurse of the Month February 2023 and the 2023 Victims Service Award from the Department of Justice.

Outcome Objectives

• Define forensic health care.
• Describe challenges presented to forensic teams in tribal communities.
• Understand basic knowledge to meet needs of victims of violence in a medical setting.

Accreditation Statement
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Relevant Financial Relationships Statement(s):
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson Office of Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). The CME office reviewers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.