Forensic Healthcare Program

Mission

Provide timely, compassionate, patient-centered, trauma-informed healthcare when: a patient discloses interpersonal violence (IPV) such as sexual assault, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, child abuse and neglect, or other acts of unwanted violence to our Active-Duty Service Members, beneficiaries, DoD Civilian employees, and dependents.

Our Team

(FHP-D/M) Forensic Healthcare Program Director/Manager

Provider, with prescription authority, who oversees the program and staff

(FHP-CC) Forensic Healthcare Program Care Coordinator

Provider who coordinates follow up care and assists with patient care plan development

(FHE-A) Forensic Healthcare Examiner Adult/Adolescent

Specialty trained providers who perform a medical forensic initial examination

(FHA) Forensic Healthcare Assistant

Medically trained personnel who assist the FHE-A performing non-examination tasks

(FHP-F) Forensic Healthcare Program Follow-Up Provider

Provider who provides follow up care for forensic healthcare patients after their initial exam

Hours of Operation to Receive Care:

Our Forensic Healthcare Program is based out of the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Emergency Department. You are able to report 24/7 to request medical forensic care.

Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE):

The most important aspect of the exam is the patient, every portion of the exam can be modified or not completed per the patient’s request. This exam occurs when there is report of a sexual assault.

Background Information
Patient Consent
Patient History
Assault History
Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault Toxicology Kit
Physical Exam
Photographs
Forensic Samples

Forensic Exam (FHEX)

The most important aspect of the exam is the patient, every portion of the exam can be modified or not completed per the patient’s request. This exam occurs when there is report of physical violence or abuse.

Background Information
Patient Consent
Patient History
Abuse History
Physical Exam
Photographs
Forensic Samples

Forensic Healthcare Provider Follow Up Care:

Initial 24-72 hours
- Discuss medical needs
- Review lab results
- Repeat photographs if needed
3 and 6 weeks
- Discuss medical needs
- Repeat lab work
3 and 6 months
- Discuss medical needs
- Repeat lab work

Q: Is there a time limit to receiving care?
A: There is no time limit on receiving medical and behavioral health care. However, there are timeframes for the other services we offer.
- Sexual Assault Forensic Exam – 7 Days (168 Hours)
- Legal Drug Facilitated Toxicology Kit – 4 Days (96 Hours)
- HIV Post Exposure Prophylaxis – 3 Days (72 Hours)
- Emergency Contraception Choices – 5 Days (120 Hours)
Q: What if I only want to be tested for STIs and receive medications?
A: There are a few options to consider:
- If you wish to not have a SAFE exam performed, but still wish to report the assault and still receive Victim Advocate and Forensic Healthcare follow-up services you can contact the FHP-CC.
- If you do not wish to have a SAFE exam performed, and do not wish to report the assault or receive Victim Advocate and Forensic Healthcare follow-up services you can present to your Primary Care Provider
Q: Will my command be notified if I present to the Emergency Department for a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam?
A: You will be provided a Victim Advocate that will review your reporting options with you. Your command will only be notified if you choose ‘Unrestricted Reporting’.
Q: Who is eligible to receive Forensic Medical Care?
A: We offer our services to all branches, their dependents, DoD Civilians, their dependents.
Q: Who is eligible to receive follow-up care after an Initial SAFE/FHEX?
A: At this time only Active-Duty Service Members and their dependent that are empaneled to either a Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC) Clinic or USAF Clinic are eligible for medical follow up. Only Active-Duty Service Members are eligible for Behavioral Health follow-up at a LRMC Clinic or USAF Clinic
Q: Will your exam determine if a substance was used to alter my mental status?
A: We offer a Legal Drug Facilitated Toxicology Kit with limitations.
• Must be within 96 hours of assault
• Must be filing an Unrestricted Report
Q: Is your office the same as SHARP?
A: No. While we do work hand in hand to provide care to our patients, our office provides medical-forensic care.

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