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NY S06947
Bill
Status
11/17/2017
Primary Sponsor
Kemp Hannon
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AI Summary
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Establishes a sexual assault forensic examination (SAFE) telemedicine pilot program under the public health law to provide 24/7 support to sexual assault victims and training to healthcare providers.
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Requires the commissioner to consult with the division of criminal justice services and deploy the program to at least 46 hospitals, including all critical access hospitals and rural/underserved facilities.
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Program staff must be specially trained, experienced, and certified sexual assault forensic examiners who provide support via live audio-video technology to emergency room staff in securing forensic evidence.
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Commissioner must evaluate the pilot program and report to the governor and legislative leaders by December 1, 2020 on care processes, outcomes, and recommendations for transitioning to a self-sustaining model.
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Program shall take effect immediately, with the SAFE telemedicine pilot to be established no later than 120 days after the law becomes effective.
Legislative Description
Establishes the sexual assault forensic examination telemedicine pilot program to provide expert, comprehensive, compassionate care to patients and training to support providers in health care facilities that do not have a designated sexual assault forensic examination program.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/20/2018