AFN Indy Regional Conference
Beyond the Bedside:
Increasing the Footprint of Forensic Nursing V
In Person & Virtual (On Demand)
July 20 – 21, 2023
CONFERENCE AGENDA
July 20, 2023
Pre-Conference
8:00 am – 11:45 am ET
GFN-C and AFN-C Prep Course
Prepare for the Generalist Forensic Nurse Certified (GFN-C) or Advanced Forensic Nurse Certified (AFN-C) tests through the Forensic Nursing Certification Board.
Lunch
11:45 am – 12:15 pm ET
Lunch will be provided to Pre-Conference attendees only
Day 1
11:45 am – 12:15 pm ET
Registration
12:15 – 12:30 pm ET
Welcome and Overview of Content
12:30 – 1:45 pm ET
Pediatric Mimics
Presenter:
Dr. Tara Holloran
Recognize common mimics of physical abuse and medical conditions which may be mistaken for genital trauma and/or sexual abuse in pediatric patients. Learners will know what resources are available for SANEs in the community.
1:45 – 2:45 pm ET
** This session not included in virtual replay **
Drug Facilitated Sexual Assaults
Presenter:
Dr. Timothy Ellender
Common agents associated with drug-facilitated assaults and common signs and symptoms associated with drug-facilitated sexual assaults will be discussed in this presentation — along with appropriate labs/testing for diagnostic and/or therapeutic evaluation.
2:45 – 3:00 pm ET
Break
3:00 – 3:45 pm ET
Peer Review Process
Presenters:
Michelle Ditton, Natalie Calow, Brenna Joyce
Discussion of why peer review is necessary for your forensic program. Examples of Pediatric, Adult, and a free-standing clinic peer-review processes will be shared, then learners will try out their skills on an example peer-review document.
3:45 – 5:15 pm ET
Nurse Serial Killers in Healthcare
Presenters:
Dr. Pamela Tabor
A discussion of healthcare serial killers' victims, methods, motivations, and healthcare responses will be presented.
July 21, 2023
Day 2
9:30 – 9:45 am ET
Registration
9:45 – 11:15 am ET
Crime Lab Analysis
Presenter:
Alaina Kreger
A discussion to the SANE community about the Crime Lab's DNA section, to include CODIS and the new interpretation software which came online February 1, 2023. Additionally, the current state of the Indiana Sexual Assault Kit backlog and common issues that have occurred in the past will be discussed.
11:15 am – 12:15 pm ET
Medical Mimics
Presenters:
Teresa Devitt-Lynch, Barbra Bachmeier, JD
A description of the importance of a thorough medical history, including medical conditions and medication that might impact the appearance of injury, will be discussed. Learner will be able to recite medical conditions that mimic injury after this presentation.
Lunch
12:15 – 1:00 pm ET
Lunch will be provided to all in-person attendees
1:00 – 2:30 pm ET
Transgender SANE Exams
Presenter:
Dr. Amanda Townsend
Learners will increase their knowledge of gender affirming surgeries and how this impacts their exams. Also, acknowledge barriers associated with transgender survivors and learn how to address these barriers.
2:30 – 2:45 pm ET
Break
2:45 – 3:45 pm ET
Death Investigations
Presenters:
Dr. Pamela Tabor, Dr. Annette Cannon
After engaging in this learning activity, the participants will understand the variety of roles and requirements for practicing in death investigations. Additionally, the participants will recognize the importance of utilizing the Sudden Unexplained Infant Death Investigation Reporting Form and case reviews/photographs.
3:45 – 4:00 pm ET
Closing Remarks / Evaluation
Continuing Education Disclosure:
Continuing education is available for those registered to attend the conference. The number of CE hours available will be based on your registration and attendance. Academy of Forensic Nursing is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation